Accounting for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean : improving corporate financial reporting to support regional economic development /

The importance of moving toward high-quality, global standards of accounting and auditing has never been clearer. In the midst of the global financial and economic crisis, the leaders of the Group of 20 met and issued their "Declaration on Strengthening the Financial System," placing signi...

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Main Author: Fortin, Henri, 1964-
Other Authors: Barros, Ana Cristina, Cutler, Kit, 1979-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : World Bank, ©2010.
Series:Directions in development (Washington, D.C.). Finance.
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Online Access: Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Abbreviations; Overview; Figures; Chapter 1 Introduction and Background; Tables; Boxes; Chapter 2 National Corporate Financial Reporting Frameworks; Chapter 3 Preserving the Good Name of the Accounting Profession; Chapter 4 The Role of Education Systems; Chapter 5 Adoption of International Accounting and Auditing Standards; Chapter 6 Ensuring Compliance with Accounting and Auditing Standards; Chapter 7 A Roadmap for Reform; Appendixes; References and Other Resources; Glossary; Index.