A Practical Guide Greuning, Hennie van. creator Greuning, Hennie van. text Washington, D.C The World Bank 2009 monographic 1 online resource (334 p.) International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in a business situation can have a significant effect on the financial results and position of a division or an entire business enterprise. International Financial Reporting Standards: A Practical Guide gives private or public sector executives, managers, and financial analysts without a strong background in accounting the tools they need to participate in discussions and decisions on the appropriateness or application of IFRS. Each chapter summarizes an International Financial Reporting Standard, following a consistent structure: Problems addressed by the IFRS Scope of the Standard Key concepts and definitions Accounting treatment Presentation and disclosure Financial analysis and interpretation. Access to Finance Bankruptcy and Resolution of Financial Distress Banks and Banking Reform Business Environment Business in Development Competitiveness and Competition Policy Debt Markets Economic Theory and Research Emerging Markets Finance and Financial Sector Development Investment and Investment Climate Macroeconomics and Economic Growth Private Sector Development 657 THE 2009 A053 Co. 9780821378991 http://elibrary.worldbank.org/content/book/9780821377277 http://elibrary.worldbank.org/content/book/9780821377277