Comparative International Accounting

Gives an overview of comparative international financial reporting, information on several countries, and comparative international analysis. Introduces the major topics in multinational management and financial.

Up to date coverage and depth of discussion of international accounting from respected authors and international contributors. Respected authorship and contributions from a diverse group of international practitioners and academics Renowned for depth of discussion and comprehensive coverage Updated every two years to incorporate the latest developments in the field Covers the international dimensions of financial accounting and reporting: concepts, context, transition to IFRS and difference in GAAP

Now in its 14th edition, Nobes and Parker's Comparative International Accounting is a comprehensive and coherent text on international financial reporting. It is primarily designed for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in comparative and international aspects of financial reporting. The book explores the conceptual and contextual found.

Now in its seventh edition, this successful text offers a comprehensive yet coherent examination of the international dimensions of financial accounting and reporting. Most of the chapters are written by the two main authors, but there are several contributions from leading international practitioners and academics.Part I gives an overview of the causes and nature of international differences in accounting and financial reporting.Part II examines individual countries and includes studies of the UK, the US, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Scandinavia, Italy, Spain, South Korea, Central and eastern Europe and China. Part III takes a comparative look at four major financial reporting issues. Part IV analyses four issues of international analysis and management.The text has been thoroughly revised and updated. It retains the structure of the last edition but incorporates the following new features: New chapters on International Accounting Standards (Chapter 6) and Liabilities (Chapter 15). The structure and content of the main country chapters have been revised and standardized to present a more cohesive comparison. Each country chapter contains a list of differences from international standards. Learning objectives have been introduced at the start of each chapter and extra questions have been added to several chapters. "Comparative International Accounting"is primarily intended for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level taking courses in comparative and international accounting. Christopher Nobes is PricewaterhouseCoopers Professor of Accounting at the University of Reading, UK. He isVice-Chairman of the accountancy committee of the Federation des Experts Comptables Europeens and was a UK representative on the board of the IASC from 1993 to 2001. Robert Parker is Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Exeter, UK. He was formerly editor of the journal Accounting and Business Research.

Covering the context of international accounting, this work details studies of key countries. A comparative analysis of major topic areas provide the student with a guide to the practice of international accounting.

Now in its 13th edition, Nobes and Parker’s Comparative International Accounting is renowned for its depth of discussion and comparative method of explaining the international dimensions of financial reporting. The book explores the conceptual and contextual foundations of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), contrasting them with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP). It also examines international differences in IFRS practices and the accounting differences that remain between countries such as China, France, Germany and Japan. Particular attention is paid to the key issues of political lobbying, harmonisation, and the special accounting problems of multinational companies. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.