Comparative International Accounting » (10th Edition)

Christopher Nobes is Professor of Accounting at Royal Holloway, University of London. From 1993 to 2001 he was a representative on the board of the International Accounting Standards Committee.

Robert Parker is Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Exeter, UK. He was formerly editor of the journal, Accounting and Business Research.

Both authors have received the American Accounting Association’s award of ‘outstanding international accounting educator’.

Up to date coverage and depth of discussion of international accounting from respected authors and international contributors.

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• Covers the international dimensions of financial accounting and reporting: concepts, context, transition to IFRS and difference in GAAP

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This textbook outlines international differences in financial accounting and reporting. It describes the causes of these differences and offers studies of individual countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Scandinavia, Italy, Spain, South Korea, and China. Issues like liabilities, consolidation, foreign currency translation, segment reporting, international financial analysis, international auditing, international aspects of corporate income tax, and managerial accounting are also discussed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)