Implementation of IFRS in Japan: An Analysis of Voluntary Adoption by Listed Firms

35 Pages Posted: 18 Mar 2020

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Begoña Giner

University of Valencia

Paloma Merello

Faculty of Economics. University of Valencia

Miho Nakamura

Oita University

Francisca Pardo

Universitat de València

Date Written: October 24, 2019

Abstract

Since 2010 Japanese listed firms can voluntarily use international financial reporting standards for their consolidated financial statements. Using financial and non-financial data, we carry out a comprehensive research into the adopters’ determinants. We employ a multi-period logit model that considers every annual decision made along the period 2010-2019. We find that the having outside networks through subsidiaries and a strong internal corporate governance system are key factors. We also confirm a contagion effect. Finally, our results suggest that goodwill is also relevant, since only Japanese accounting standards require annual amortization.

Keywords: IFRS adoption, reporting incentives, internationalization, network effect, contagion effect, mimetic isomorphism, Japan

JEL Classification: G38, M48

Suggested Citation

Giner Inchausti, Begoña and Merello, Paloma and Nakamura, Miho and Pardo, Francisca, Implementation of IFRS in Japan: An Analysis of Voluntary Adoption by Listed Firms (October 24, 2019). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3542995 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3542995

Begoña Giner Inchausti (Contact Author)

University of Valencia ( email )

Departament de Comptabilitat Edifici Departamental Oriental
E-46022 Valencia
Spain

Paloma Merello

Faculty of Economics. University of Valencia ( email )

Avda Tarongers s/n 46071
Valencia, Valencia 46023
Spain

Miho Nakamura

Oita University ( email )

Oita
Japan

Francisca Pardo

Universitat de València ( email )

Spain

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