Asian Journal of Management

  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 3

Convergence with IFRS: Benefits and Challenges

  • Author:
  • Janet Jyothi Dsouza1,, K.S. Ravinarayana2,
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 293 to 296

1Assistant Professor, Srinivas Institute of Management Studies, Pandeshwar, Mangalore

2Assistant Professor, Dept. of Business Administration, VSK University, Bellary

Abstract

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) previously known as International Accounting Standards (IAS) are standards and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). IASB adopted IAS in April 2001, and renamed it as IFRS. IFRS are ‘principle-based’ standards rather than ‘rule-based’ standards that are currently followed. The Indian companies have to shape up their models and strategies in order to comply with the IFRS roadmap. This research paper attempts to highlight the benefits, challenges current preparation for convergence to IFRS. India will enjoy numerous benefits by joining the ranks of a 100-plus group of nations that have successfully implemented IFRS like the European Union, Australia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and others.

Keywords

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), convergence, implementation, challenges, Accounting Standards Board (IASB)