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dc.contributor.authorLundqvist, Pernilla
dc.contributor.authorMarton, Jan
dc.contributor.authorPettersson, Anna Karin
dc.contributor.authorRehnberg, Pernilla
dc.date.accessioned2008-06-17T13:39:21Z
dc.date.available2008-06-17T13:39:21Z
dc.date.issued2008-06-17T13:39:21Z
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2077/10357
dc.description.abstractAbstract. This paper presents an exploratory study of factors that lead to inconsistent application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). We study the reasons for diversity in implementation of IFRS. The literature suggests a large number of different factors that help explain accounting choices, both deliberate and non-deliberate. We use accounting practice as a starting point. Through observation two cases are studied. First, the entire process of IFRS implementation is studied, from local GAAP to full IFRS. Second, we study purchase price allocation in business combinations accounted for according to IFRS 3. The method used is participant observation, where the researcher participated in the actual application of IFRS in selected listed companies. All observations were done in a Swedish setting. We relate our findings to those factors suggested in the existing literature. Consistent with the literature we find that bonus plans, national legal setting and existing practice are influential factors. Additional factors, not discussed much in the literature, are lack of resources and knowledge, and the development of local practice. We also find an interaction between existing practice and economic choice, suggesting that combining different parts of the accounting choice literature would be beneficial.en
dc.language.isoengen
dc.titleIFRS Implementation in Listed Companies – Identification of Factors Leading to Inconsistent Applicationen
dc.typeTexten
dc.type.svepconference paper, peer revieweden
dc.gup.originSchool of Business, Economics and Law, Gothenburg Universityen
dc.gup.departmentDepartment of Business Administrationen


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