Работа над проектами будет вестись на основе рекомендаций Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам (SEC), в свою очередь основанных на результатах проведенного исследования, а также помощи со стороны специальной рабочей группы в составе самого FASB.
Глава американского Совета по стандартам финансовой отчетности (FASB) Роберт Херц объявил вчера о запуске двух новых проектов, касающихся 1) определения справедливой стоимости и 2) раскрытия информации об оценке на основе справедливой стоимости,...
Chris Chapel, Paul Pacter, Joseph Yuen
Chris Chapel, Paul Pacter, Joseph Yuen
Purpose: Greater Transparency and Accountability
After years of energetic lobbying and strong criticism from many sectors of industry, the Hong Kong government will begin issuing accrual-based accounts as a supplement to its existing cash accounts starting in 2002/03. The use of accrual accounting was formally introduced by the former financial secretary in his 2001/02 budget speech: «From 2002 to 2003, we will publish...
Vladimir Vorushkin
Vladimir Vorushkin
Introduction
In their case for Russia’s move to International Accounting Standards (IAS), many foreign experts often claim that, unlike Russian accounting standards (RAS), IASs reflect economic reality. However, some Russian accountants might say that it is not apparent a priori which accounting system (i.e. RAS or IAS) better reflects real economic events. This article sets out specific reasons why the latter view is mistaken. In particular, it investigates...