Aremu Oladewa

Broschiertes Buch

IFRS as a Tool for Enhancing Full Disclosure

The Role of IFRS in Ensuring Full Disclosure of Relevant Information by Business Organizations

Beschreibung

The study examined the extent to which business organizations disclose relevant information in their financial statements; it examined the accounts that are required to be prepared under IFRS and the disclosure requirements of IFRS; it looked into the factors determining the extent of disclosure; and considered the role of IFRS in ensuring full disclosure and other benefits of IFRS. The study made use of both primary and secondary data. The data collected from the respondents were presented and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as tables, frequencies, percentages etc. The hypotheses were tested using Chi-square statistical test.It was found out in the study that there is a great need for the full disclosure of relevant information, as all the respondents agreed. It was also found out that the adoption of IFRS ensures full disclosure of relevant information, as about 79% agreed. It was found out in the study that the adoption of IFRS does not guarantee the accuracy of financial statements, as about 65% disagreed. The study concluded that full disclosure of relevant information is made possible by strict compliance to the various disclosure requirements of IFRS.

Autor

Mr. Aremu Oladewa obtained his Bsc. Degree in Accounting from Bowen University. He graduated with a first class and as the best student in the Faculty. He undertook a research study on "the role of IFRS in ensuring full disclosure of relevant information", which was awarded an "A" grade. He was a member of the Academic committee of the Department.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 148
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Oktober 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 238g
• ISBN-13: 9783659184581
• ISBN-10: 3659184586
• Artikelnr.: 36679223