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Understanding the main concepts of IFRS Standards

The fourth edition of Applying IFRS Standards explains the core principles of International Financial Reporting (IFRS) Standards. It also addresses the skills needed to apply the standards in business environments. The book begins with an overview of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and how it establishes accounting standards. The general book topics are then covered in detail and include: income taxes, financial instruments, fair value measurement, property, inventories, employee benefits and more. Discussion questions, exercises and references are provided throughout the book.

New to Edition
  • Fully updated incorporating major changes to IFRSs.
  • A new section called ‘Academic Perspectives’ has been added to each chapter outlining the academic relevance of the applications of standards and providing references to research and journal publications.
  • Less technical language used in the description of standards.
  • The extent of the book is reduced from 1,200 to 900 pages by: moving chapters 16, 17 and 22 and placing them online; removing 50% of the end of chapter exercises and moving them to a BCS; and using shorter examples in the text.
Features
  • 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
  • Brings together the expert knowledge and authoritative explanations of the author team
  • Provides insightful and informed analysis of financial reporting procedures
  • Focuses on the interpretation, analysis and illustration of the financial reporting requirements under IFRSs.