scholarly journals Reliability of Financial Information from the Perspective of Benford’s Law

Entropy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 557
Author(s):  
Ionel Jianu ◽  
Iulia Jianu
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Capital Market ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
Benford’S Law ◽  
Professional Judgment ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Benford's Law ◽  
Before And After

This study investigates the conformity to Benford’s Law of the information disclosed in financial statements. Using the first digit test of Benford’s Law, the study analyses the reliability of financial information provided by listed companies on an emerging capital market before and after the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The results of the study confirm the increase of reliability on the information disclosed in the financial statements after IFRS implementation. The study contributes to the existing literature by bringing new insights into the types of financial information that do not comply with Benford’s Law such as the amounts determined by estimates or by applying professional judgment.

scholarly journals The Difference between Stock Prices before and after Implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Shu-Ling Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Capital Market ◽  
Stock Prices ◽  
Value Relevance ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Book Value ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Earnings Per Share ◽  
Before And After

Following the trend of capital market globalization, many countries have begun to use unified accounting standards. The resulting, financial statements are consistent and can thus attract foreign investment, and reduce the costs of multinational companies with regard to preparing financial statements. After the implementation of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the earnings and book value of the shareholders’ equity are more relevant to stock prices, and this is also the case in Taiwan. Because the financial statements are different before and after incorporating IFRS, this has had a significant influence in the Taiwanese financial industry. This study analyzes and explains the impacts of the earnings and book value of equity on stock prices. We take a sample of financial firms in the years 2012 and 2013 for empirical research, and the results show that the earnings per share and book value of equity have a positive and significant impact on stock prices, with the earnings per share being most significant. The results also support the hypothesis proposed in this paper: There is a decline in the value relevance of earnings, but an increase in the value relevance of book value of shareholders’ equity, after implementation of IFRS. This implies the implementation of IFRS has valuable relevant information for capital market investments.

scholarly journals The Message Conveyed By IFRS-Compliant Information: A South African Perspective

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1041
Author(s):  
Pieter Van der Zwan ◽  
Nico Van der Merwe
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Accounting Practitioners ◽  
African Perspective

South African companies must prepare financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or other reporting standards modelled on IFRS. Literature suggests that the complexity of IFRS, which stems from detailed rules-based principles in these standards, may harm the ability of users of financial statements to understand financial information in a meaningful way. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate whether selected users and preparers of financial statements in South Africa interpret selected IFRS-compliant information prepared in accordance with rules-based principles in the manner intended by the standard-setters. The results of the study, which are based on data gathered by administering a questionnaire that contained selected IFRS-compliant note disclosures to accounting practitioners, accountancy students, and non-accountants in business, suggest that the participants of the study did not understand such IFRS-compliant information as intended by the standard-setters. Additional disclosure, the adoption of a simplified accounting framework for Small and Medium-sized Entities (SMEs) and the use of an output-based continuing professional education (CPE) system are identified as areas that warrant further research to overcome the threats posed by rules-based principles in IFRS.

scholarly journals Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Ghana and the Quality of Financial Statement Disclosures

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben Kwame Agyei-Mensah
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards

According to the IASB's IFRS framework, qualitative characteristics are the attributes that make the information provided in financial statements useful to others. This study was conducted to investigate the quality of financial reports before and after adopting IFRSs in Ghana, and also the influence of firm-specific characteristics which include firm size, profitability, debt equity ratio, liquidity and audit firm size on the quality of financial information disclosed by firms listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange.The research was conducted through detailed analysis of the pre-official adoption period, (2006) and post adoption period, (2008) financial statements of the listed firms.  Descriptive analysis was performed to provide the background statistics of the variables examined.  This was followed by regression analysis which forms the main data analysis.  The results of the quality of financial information disclosure mean of 76.80% (pre adoption) and 87.09% (post adoption) for the two years indicate that the quality of financial reports has improved significantly after adopting IFRSs. The study thus confirms that the implementation of IFRSs generally reinforce accounting disclosure quality.  It also indicates listed firms' overwhelming compliance with the IASB's IFRS Framework.The results of the multiple regression analysis show that company size, represented by net assets and Auditor type were found to be associated at a statistically significant level with the quality of financial information disclosed.  With the improvement in the quality of the financial reports after adopting IFRS users are assured of useful information for financial decision-making.Keywords: Quality of financial reports' disclosure, Firm-specific characteristics, International Financial Reporting Standards, Mandatory disclosure, Ghana. JEL Classifications: M40, M41, M48

Analisis Perbedaan Earnings Response Coefficient (ERC) Sebelum dan Setelah Adopsi IFRS pada Perusahaan yang Tercatat dalam Bursa Efek Indonesia

MODUS ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Fransisca Intan Galantika ◽  
I Gede Siswantaya
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Earnings Response Coefficient ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Response Coefficient ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Earnings Response

AbstrakKonvergensi International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) menyebabkan Pernyataan Standar Akuntansi Keuangan (PSAK) mengalami beberapa perubahan. Perbedaan standar akuntansi keuangan menyebabkan komparibilitas laporan keuangan menurun sehingga investor dari berbagai negara sulit untuk mengambil keputusan investasi. Muncullah IFRS sebagai standar akutansi global sebagai acuan dalam menghasilkan pelaporan keuangan yang berkualitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan analisis mengenai ada tidaknya perbedaan signifikan antara nilai Earning Response Coefficient (ERC) sebelum dan sesudah adopsi IFRS pada perusahaan yang tercatat di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI). ERC digunakan sebagai proksi untuk melihat reaksi pasar. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan tahunan dan harga saham bulanan. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan yang terdaftar di BEI pada tahun 2009 hingga 2014. Pemilihan sampel didasarkan pada metode purposive sampling dengan kriteria yang telah ditentukan. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara ERC sebelum dan sesudah adopsi IFRS ke dalam PSAK pada perusahaan yang terdaftar di BEI.Kata Kunci: IFRS, Earnings Response Coefficient, Laba, PSAK, Reaksi Pasar. Abstract Convergence of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) causes the Pedoman Standar Akuntansi Keuangan (PSAK) undergo some changes. This then leads to differences in comparability of financial statements declining so that investors from various countries is difficult to make investment decisions. Then appeared IFRS as the global accounting standards as a reference in generating quality of financial reporting. This study aimed to analyze whether there was a significant difference between the value of Earning Response Coefficient (ERC) before and after the adoption of IFRS on the companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. ERC is used as a proxy to see the market reaction. The data used in this research is secondary data in the form of annual financial statements and monthly stock prices. The sample used in this study is a company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2009 to 2014. The sample selection was based on a random sampling method with predetermined criteria. The results of this study prove that there was no significant difference between the ERC before and after the adoption of IFRS into the FRS companies listed on the Stock Exchange.Keywords: IFRS, Earnings Response Coefficient, Earnings, PSAK, Market Reaction.

scholarly journals Earning Management Analysis before and after Implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): Empirical Study of Automotive and Components Companies Registered on the IDX

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 45-56
Author(s):  
I Wayan Wisnu Utama ◽  
Anis Purwanti
Keyword(s):  
Earnings Management ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Before And After

  The issue of the application of IFRS as a standard can encourage a decrease in the level of earnings management in a company so that the application of IFRS in financial statements has the purpose of providing reports that are faithful in nature so that the report users are reliable. The purpose of this study is to show a comparison of earnings management practices that occurred before and after the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Automotive and Component companies registered in the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period of 2009-2014. The data used in this study are secondary data in the form of the company’s financial statements. The variables in this study are earnings management before and after IFRS implementation. The sampling method in this study was purposive sampling with a sample of 12 automotive and component companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Discretionary accruals of Modified Jones Model is used to measure the earnings management. The analytical method used for hypothesis testing is Paired Sample T-test, a different test for two paired samples. The results of this study indicate that earnings management in the period after IFRS convergence was different than earnings management in the period before IFRS convergence in Automotive and Component companies. However, IFRS convergence has not guaranteed a decline in earnings management practices in Automotive and Component companies.  Keywords: Earnings Management, International Financial Reporting Standard, Discretionary Accrual

Composition and characteristics of the financial statements elements in accordance with IFRS

2020 ◽  
pp. 36-42
Author(s):  
Mohammad Tariq Jassim
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
International Accounting ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Qualitative Characteristics

In a market economy, the role of International Financial Reporting Standards is increasing. In order to understand their significance in modern conditions it seems necessary to consider the peculiarities of evolution of IFRS formation. The article reflects actual issues concerning the role and significance of International Accounting and Reporting Standards in modern conditions. The author has defined the necessity of applying International Accounting and Reporting Standards by Russian companies. The article highlights the main elements and users of financial statements prepared on the basis of IFRS, and analyzes the similarities and differences that exist in the formation of financial statements, based on the requirements of IFRS and RAS. The main qualitative characteristics of financial statements are considered in detail. Based on the results of the research, the author has identified current trends in the transition to international financial reporting standards.

Research of Estimated Liabilities During the Audit of Accounting (Financial) Statements

Auditor ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
N. Loseva
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards

The article discusses the estimated liabilities, their study and assessment in accordance with the provisions of Russian accounting standards (RAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Approaches to the Organization of International Accounting in Russian Enterprises

TEM Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 249-258
Author(s):  
Ekaterina V. Surkova ◽  
Galina A. Skachko ◽  
Larisa K. Nikandrova ◽  
Maria M. Starkova ◽  
Nina F. Sakharova
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Optimal Method ◽  
Accounting Standard ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Selection Of

The article discusses current issues of transformation of accounting information in accordance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS). This study is primarily aimed at developing approaches that determine the need for Russian enterprises to provide accounting information comparable at the international level. The authors analyze methods of transferring data from the Russian Accounting Standard (RAS) to IFRS. The methods used to form financial statements in accordance with IFRS are discussed. The issues of the application of these methods, as well as their advantages and disadvantages, are discussed. The author's approach to the selection of the optimal method of transformation is proposed taking into account the individual needs of organizations.

scholarly journals The Suitability of the Jordanian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises to the Requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 242
Author(s):  
Rand AL-Hussamee ◽  
Mahmoud Nassar
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards

The aim of this study is to identify the suitability of Jordanian Small and Medium Sized Enterprises environment with the requirements of Financial Reporting Standards specific to them in the presentation of financial statements and explanations. Furthermore, to identify the constraints small and medium sized enterprises face when applying their own Financial Reporting Standards. In order to achieve objectives of the study, a questionnaire was designed to collect the necessary data; they were distributed to auditors licensed to practice the auditing profession in Jordan, the study sample consisted of 135 licensed auditors. The study concluded based on statistical tests that small and medium sized enterprises correspond to the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards specific to them in the presentation of financial statements. Also that the environment of small and medium sized enterprises correspond to the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards specific to them in the presentation of explanations to the financial statements.

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