Description

For upper division undergraduate, and graduate students.
Focus on the essentials of international accounting.
International Accounting was written with the express purpose of introducing students to the international dimensions of accounting, financial reporting and financial control.

Features

A useful reference for students and professionals alike: International Accounting presents the material in a way that makes it accessible for upper division undergraduate and/or masters students. This text has also helped practicing accountants, financial executives, investment managers, university educators, and professional administrators around the world.
The latest information in international accounting has been added to this edition:

• Updated coverage of corporate governance and related legislation has been added to chapters 4, 5, 8, and 9.
• An examination of internal auditing and reporting is now included in chapters 8 and 9.
• An analysis of reporting and disclosure practices spanning both developed and emerging market countries now appears in chapters 4, 5, and 7
• An expanded listing of international website addresses and data sources is now included.
• Updated discussion questions, exercises, and cases appear throughout the text.

New to this Edition

NEW! The latest information in international accounting has been added to this edition:

• Updated coverage of corporate governance and related legislation has been added to chapters 4, 5, 8, and 9.
• An examination of internal auditing and reporting is now included in chapters 8 and 9.
• An analysis of reporting and disclosure practices spanning both developed and emerging market countries now appears in chapters 4, 5, and 7.
• An expanded listing of international website addresses and data sources is now included.
• Updated discussion questions, exercises, and cases appear throughout the text.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1. Introduction
• Chapter 2. Development and Classification
• Chapter 3. Comparative Accounting: Europe
• Chapter 4. Comparative Accounting: The Americas and Asia
• Chapter 5. Reporting and Disclosure
• Chapter 6. Foreign Currency Translation
• Chapter 7. Financial Reporting and Changing Prices
• Chapter 8. Global Accounting and Auditing Standards
• Chapter 9. International Financial Statement Analysis
• Chapter 10. Managerial Planning and Control
• Chapter 11. Financial Risk Management