Globalization and contextual factors in accounting : the case of Germany /

This research monograph critically examines convergence of financial reporting in Germany by taking into account the influence of political, social and economic factors on accounting. This study makes an original and significant contribution by examining issues and biases in the convergence process...

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Gespeichert in:
Hauptverfasser:
Heidhues, Eva., Patel, Chris.
Weitere Verfasser:
Heidhues, Eva, Patel, Chris
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Bingley [England] : Emerald Group Pub. Ltd., 2012.
Ausgabe:
1st ed.
Zusammenfassung:
This research monograph critically examines convergence of financial reporting in Germany by taking into account the influence of political, social and economic factors on accounting. This study makes an original and significant contribution by examining issues and biases in the convergence process that may challenge the assumption of superiority, global comparability and universal applicability of International Financial Reporting Standards. Specifically, this monograph critically evaluates convergence by taking into account German accounting development and examines issues concerning the application of professional judgment, which has increasingly been recognized as an important and controversial topic in international accounting. By applying a holistic approach with an emphasis on multiple perspectives, this study shows that accounting research will be enhanced by a critical examination of contextual environments of countries rather than a focus on measurement, quantification, simplification and categorisation.
Umfang:
1 online resource (209 p.)
Anmerkungen:
Description based upon print version of record.
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9786613524294
9781280120435
1280120436
9781780522456
1780522452
ISSN:
1479-3512 ;
Schlagworte:
Business & Economics > Accounting > Managerial.
Accounting.
Management accounting & bookkeeping.
Accounting > Germany.
Comparative accounting.
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