International Financial Reporting Standards

Book excerpt: Annotation. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in a business situation can have a significant effect on the financial results and position of a division or an entire business enterprise. 'International Financial Reporting Standards: A Practical Guide' gives private or public sector executives, managers, and financial analysts without a strong background in accounting the tools they need to participate in discussions and decisions on the appropriateness or application of IFRS.Each chapter summarizes an International Financial Reporting Standard, following a consistent structure: â&€¢ Problems addressed by the IFRS â&€¢ Scope of the Standard â&€¢ Key concepts and definitions â&€¢ Accounting treatment â&€¢ Presentation and disclosure â&€¢ Financial analysis and interpretation.