The Adoption of International Accounting Standards in the European Union

Posted: 16 Mar 2005

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Geoffrey Whittington

University of Cambridge - Faculty of Economics and Politics

Abstract

This paper discusses the IASB's process of developing accounting standards for adoption by listed companies within the European Union. Issues addressed include the structure of the IASB, its role as a global standard setter and its programme. Particular attention is given to two topics that are both controversial and important, accounting for financial instruments and reporting financial performance.

Keywords: IASB, European Union

JEL Classification: M41, M44, M47

Suggested Citation

Whittington, Geoffrey, The Adoption of International Accounting Standards in the European Union. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=677281

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