Global accounting's roadblock

Article Abstract:

Investors agree that a single set of accounting standards is needed for companies competing in the global market, and the International Accounting Standards are becoming accepted by most national exchanges. The US Securities and Exchange Commission does not accept ISA standards, however.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
Standards, International aspects, Accounting, International Accounting Standards Board

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Touchy-feely

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Accountants aim to tackle problems relating to the measurement of intangible assets. There are problems with such measurements, if accounting firms are aiming for accuracy.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
Measurement, Intangible property, Intangible assets

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Spoilt for choice

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Trends affecting professional services firms, such as accounting firms, are examined in detail. A move toward the creation of conglomerates is assessed.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
Conglomerate corporations

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Subjects list: Economic aspects, Accounting firms, Accounting services
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