Variation in Spanish accounting terminology

The paper discusses the main results of an analysis of Spanish accounting terminology, based on the exploitation of three different corpora. The analysis was aimed at measuring the level of terminology variation in Spanish accounting and at assessing the suitability of accounting standards and companies’ financial statements for terminology extraction in the translation of accounting texts. The results evidence a terminological variation of around 25% in international accounting standards and a considerable lack of consistency in the use of accounting terminology in the financial statements of Spanish companies, both in the Spanish originals and in their English translations.

International Accounting and Auditing Standards Adoption in Non-EU Eastern European Countries: Review of Regulations and Literature

In this paper, we review the regulations and research on the adoption of international accounting and audit standards in eleven Eastern European countries outside of the European Union. We find many regulatory commonalities among these jurisdictions related to their Communist-bloc heritage. The state remains the most important stakeholder and tax accounting dominates financial reporting. The work of local auditors is considered less reliable than that of their Big 4 counterparts. International organizations and the Big 4 auditors provide stimuli for and assistance with international standards’ adoption. Accounting and audit research is limited. The scarcity of data forces most authors to focus on the qualitative evaluation of accounting and audit reforms. Some opt for surveys. Few papers include empirical analyses. Our review covers jurisdictions, which have received limited attention in prior literature. We inform future empirical work and speak to the generalizability of previous research findings to this set of countries.

Akuntansi Aset Biologis – Studi Kasus PT. Bibit Indonesia

Latar belakang: Setiap negara memiliki sistem akuntansi berbeda yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan negara tersebut. Untuk meningkatkan komparabilitas dan kualitas laporan keuangan secara global, International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) mengembangkan dan mengeluarkan International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) dengan tujuan untuk mengurangi peraturan pelaporan yang berbeda antar negara, mengurangi biaya pelaporan keuangan perusahaan multinasional dan mengurangi biaya analisis laporan keuangan. Tujuan penelitian: Untuk mengatahui menganalisis perlakuan akuntansi aset biologis perusahaan, menganalisis klasifikasi aset biologis, nilai pasar aktif dan metode penilian aset biologis berdasarkan PSAK 69. Metode penelitian: Metode penelitian ini mengunakan metode kualitatif. Objek penelitian dilakukan pada PT. Bibit Indonesia. Hasil penelitian: Hasil penelitian menjukkan perusahaan sudah melakukan perlakuan akuntansi aset biologis sesuai dengan PSAK 69. Namun, masih terdapat beberapa perbedaan dimana perusahaan tidak melalukan pengukuran kembali nilai aset biologis pada setiap akhir periode pelaporan. Pengukuran kembali nilai wajar aset biologis diproyeksikan untuk laporan keuangan tiga bulan ke depan. Kesimpulan: Klasifikasi aset biologis perusahaan terbagi atas ayam pembibit induk nenek dan telur tetas. Masih belum terdapat pasar aktif atas aset biologis perusahaan. Jika ingin mengukur nilai pasar sebagai salah satu aspek pengukuran nilai wajar aset biologis, perusahaan mengambil dari nilai penjualan Parent Stock Daily On Chick (PS DOC), penjualan dari final stock broiler dan penjualan culled/infertile egg. Penilaian aset biologis perusahaan menggunakan metode hybrid, yaitu untuk ayam yang masih dalam masa pertumbuhan nilai ayam diukur berdasarkan biaya. Metode perusahaan dalam menilai aset biologis telah mengikuti langkah-langkah yang dijelaskan PSAK 69. Selisih menggunakan metode proyeksi nilai wajar dengan aktual nilai wajar menyebabkan selisih yang cukup besar.

The Enactment and Critique of International Accounting Standard Two

Harmonising the International Accounting Standards/International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS/IFRS) globally has been the objective of national boards that seek to eliminate existing differences. The harmonisation project has been substantially efficient in realising the IFRS in emerging economies. However, concerning the international accounting standard two, the existence of different inventory valuation methods in literature is one of the dilemmas confronting the application of IAS 2 in many nations globally. This study through a comprehensive literature review discusses and present a critique on the international accounting standard two to afford insight that will be beneficial to both scholar and standard setters. The findings reveal a formidable contribution of the current asset inventory on companies and compliance levels in South Africa. Furthermore, these findings supplement prevailing body knowledge on IAS two and the value relevance of accounting inventories. Highlighting key critiques on the IAS 2 prescriptions and application internationally and also revealing the standards own crucial flaws and strengths and on companies. Received: 6 May 2021 / Accepted: 23 August 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021

Intangible Assets Accounting in Vietnam: Perspectives of a Professional Accounting Group

This study focused on presenting the views of members of a professional accounting group about intangible assets accounting in Vietnam. This group consisted of 44 random interviewees who were auditors, lecturers, and banking staff, among others. Based on the results of this survey, the characteristics of the professional accounting group, including occupation, educational level, and work experience, etc., were collected. The accounting regulations for intangible assets in Vietnam in accordance with the guidelines of Vietnamese Accounting Standard (VAS) No. 04 (Intangible assets and other circulars) were then analyzed. Especially, these interviewees indicated three main obstacles of intangible assets accounting through this survey. First, the skills and knowledge of accounting staff are the most current weaknesses of intangible assets accounting. Following that, the slow integration of Vietnamese accounting regulations with the international accounting system for intangible assets is a difficult point. Lastly, the limited knowledge of managers and internal governance are weak points. Hence, to improve intangible assets accounting in Vietnam, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) should organize additional training courses or workshops to train accountants and managers based on the contents of International Accounting Standard (IAS) No. 38 for intangible assets and IAS 36 for the impairment of assets. In addition, small specialized discussions among accountants, lecturers, auditors, and others in one city should be encouraged to open accounting seminars/workshops. These gatherings would be a good way to share their accounting experience with each other and improve their knowledge of accounting.

Accounting Policies, Institutional Factors and Firm Performance: Qualitative Insights in a Developing Country

This study aims to uncover the determinants for the formulation of accounting practices and their impact on firm performance in Pakistan through the lens of institutional theory. Based on a pragmatic approach, this study has collected data from 455 participants and 21 semi-structured interviews have been conducted. Firstly, it is noted that accounting practices can be traced back to the Mughal regime, and subsequently underwent a major development in the British colonial system. Secondly, our results indicate that institutional factors, namely, accounting regulatory framework, political factors, economic factors, cultural factors, and country-specific factors have also played a major role in the development of accounting practices after the creation of Pakistan as a separate state. Finally, this study suggests that the development of accounting practices have a novel contribution towards the performance of firms. This research thus provides a pathway for policymakers in this county to closing the gaps between accounting practices and the policies of the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB). Furthermore, firms can enhance their performance by implementing international accounting standards. This paper helps Pakistan’s regulatory institutions such as the SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) and SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) in the process of developing new policies. Such decisions are related, but not limited to: attracting foreign investments, economic expansion, and international trade. Furthermore, it provides a pathway for firms to improve their performance. Ultimately, this research fills the gap as concerns international accounting standards by assessing, both empirically and theoretically, the role of various determinants for the formulation of accounting practices and their impact on the performance of firms.

Understanding the Essence of the Accrual Method According to the International Standards

Assumption of international accounting standards was considerable event in the accounting practice of Georgia. One of the innovation was the introduction of "accounting policy" and establishment such an element in the compilation of financial statements as "accrual method". Mentioned method was not used in Soviet accounting. Based on his explanation, after the introduction of international standards, the definitions have undergone some changes. The article analyzes the implemented changes, definitions, given in international standards and conceptual frameworks, outlook of various authors concerning subject matter and relevant conclusions drawn. Based on researches have been proven that, the "accrual method" should be used by the enterprise in recognizing / reflecting income and expenses and not in relation to assets and liabilities. Based on the reconciliation and analysis of different definitions, the author's designation of the "accrual method" is proposed.