Applying International Financial Reporting Standards 2e

The continuing focus of the second edition of this book is on interpreting, analysing and illustrating the fi nancial reporting requirements under IFRSs. Each chapter contains numerous illustrative examples that present and explain concepts to ensure that users gain a deep understanding of the reporting requirements and meet the knowledge expectations of the accounting profession.

The coverage of accounting standards has been expanded in the second edition with the inclusion of new chapters on IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources, IAS 18 Revenue, IAS 19 Employee Benefi ts and IAS 41 Agriculture. This book has been written for intermediate and advanced fi nancial accounting courses, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Features

• Fact sheets summarise the scope and key reporting requirements associated with each standard. These fact sheets are ideal for student review and exam preparation.
• Step–by–step analysis of IFRSs and their scope, objectives and reporting requirements.
• Relevant issues and practical workings associated with the selected IFRSs.
• Illustrative examples positioned throughout the chapters, where relevant, show the financial reporting procedures and further develop conceptual understanding of the accounting processes.
• Real–world fi nancial data via extracts from annual reports of well–known international companies illustrate disclosure policies and how companies prepare and report financial performance and position in accordance with IFRSs.
• Authoritative authors provide insightful and informed analysis of the financial reporting procedures.

ISBN : 0470819677, Author : Alfredson, Publisher : John Wiley - 2009, Dimensions : 25.4 x 21.6 x 4.2 cm, Paperback : 1280 pages