Globalization and contextual factors in accounting the case of Germany

This research monograph critically examines convergence of financial reporting in Germany by taking into account the influence of political, social and economic factors on accounting. This study makes an original and significant contribution by examining issues and biases in the convergence process...

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Other Authors Heidhues, Eva, Patel, Chris
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2012.
SeriesStudies in managerial and financial accounting ; v. 23.
Subjects
Accounting > Germany.
Accounting.
Comparative accounting.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781780522456
ISSN1479-3512 ;
Physical Description1 online zdroj (xii, 196 p.) : ill.

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Table of Contents:
  • ch. 1. Globalization and accounting convergence : overview / Eva Heidhues, Chris Patel
  • ch. 2. A critique of Gray's framework on accounting values using Germany as a case study / Eva Heidhues, Chris Patel
  • ch. 3. Adoption of IFRS in Germany : a neo-institutional analysis / Eva Heidhues, Chris Patel
  • ch. 4. The influence of power and legitimacy on German attitudes toward the IASB and the promotion of professional judgments / Eva Heidhues, Chris Patel
  • ch. 5. The influence of uncertainty avoidance on accountants' materiality judgments : a cross-cultural study of German and Italian accountants / Eva Heidhues, Chris Patel
  • ch. 6. Conclusions / Eva Heidhues, Chris Patel.

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