Description:This edition takes a comprehensive look at the international dimensions of financial accounting and reporting. It offers: overviews supported by information on countries and companies; examination of the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards and of US GAAP; and studies of accounting in Japan and China. Content: Contributors Preface Part I SETTING THE SCENE 1 Introduction 2 Causes and examples of international differences 3 International classification of financial reporting 4 International harmonization of accounting Part II FINANCIAL REPORTING BY LISTED GROUPS 5 The context of financial reporting by listed groups 6 The requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards 7 Different versions of IFRS practice 8 Financial reporting in the United States 9 Regulation 10 Political lobbying on Accounting Standards national and international experience Part III HARMONIZATION AND TRANSITION IN EUROPEAND EAST ASIA 11 Harmonization and transition in Europe 12 Harmonization and transition in East Asia Part IV FINANCIAL REPORTING BY INDIVIDUAL COMPANIES 13 The context of financial reporting by individual companies 14 Making accounting rules for non-listed business enterprises in Europe 15 Accounting rules and practices of individual companies in Europe Part V MAJOR ISSUES IN THE FINANCIAL REPORTING OF MNEs 16 Key financial reporting topics 17 Consolidation 18 Foreign currency translation 19 Segment reporting Part VI ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES 20 International financial analysis 21 International auditing 22 International aspects of corporate income taxes 23 Managerial accounting Glossary of abbreviations Suggested answers to some of the end-of-chapter questions Author index Subject index Abstract: Now in its tenth edition, Comparative International Accounting by Nobes and Parker is renowned for its depth of discussion and comprehensive coverage of the international dimensions of financial accounting and reporting. Read more...