IFRS For Dummies
The quickest, easiest way to get to grips with International Financial Reporting Standards
If you're an accountant, student, or trainee looking for a quick fix on IFRS, this plain-English guide has you covered. IFRS For Dummies provides all the facts you need to understand the complex world of international financial reporting, along with plenty of practical, real-world examples.
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Learn the who, what and why - get the lowdown on why the standards were created and which countries use them, as well as the advantages of IFRS
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Master IFRS financial statements - get up and running with the basics of how to prepare financial statements under IFRS, and how some of the key standards work
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Prepare statements with confidence - get to grips with some of the more complicated aspects of financial reporting, including how to prepare consolidated statements for subsidiaries and joint ventures
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Know what to disclose - find out what you should disclose in addition to the usual primary financial statements, and understand the importance of disclosure notes
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Avoid reporting mistakes - be aware of common pitfalls when preparing financial statements under IFRS and IAS and know how to avoid them
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Fix reporting problems - take in expert advice and guidance on how to resolve an array of complex financial reporting problems
Open the book and find:
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A breakdown of IFRS and where they apply
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The key standards - in a nutshell
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Advice on adopting IFRS for the first time
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How IFRS affects the key components of your financial statements
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The lowdown on disclosing information in financial statements
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Ways of preparing financial statements under IFRS
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Tips for avoiding common pitfalls
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Methods for resolving difficult reporting problems
Learn to:
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Find your way around the key standards
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Understand where IFRS apply
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Prepare for adopting IFRS for the first time
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Produce IFRS-friendly financial statements