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Perceived Challenges of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Adoption in Nigeria

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  • Stephen I. Ocheni

    (Department of Accounting, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria.)

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The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) has become a global financial standards in the accounting sector and industry of developed and developing countries. The spread of IFRS has seen its adoption by developed and developing countries (like Nigeria). This paper takes a critical look at the whole concept of IFRS, its benefits and the challenges associated with its adoption in Nigeria. It highlighted some of the challenges of adopting IFRS in Nigeria to include resistance and problem of acceptance, cost of conversion in terms of material and financial resources; leadership challenges, frequent regime changes, etc. Based on this, the paper recommends the need for government to support the conversion process by creating the necessary structures and making financial provision for its implementation. The paper also recommends the sensitization of the public of the benefits associated with IFRS.

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  • Stephen I. Ocheni, 2015. "Perceived Challenges of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Adoption in Nigeria," Indian Journal of Commerce and Management Studies, Educational Research Multimedia & Publications,India, vol. 6(1), pages 07-11, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:aii:ijcmss:v:6:y:2015:i:1:p:07-11
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    1. Anubha Srivastava & Preeti Kulshrestha, 2021. "Ind-AS Enforcement in India: An Assessment of Readiness, Benefits and Key Challenges," Paradigm, , vol. 25(1), pages 25-41, June.
    2. Lohrasp Sadri, 2019. "Challenges and Barriers in Convergence of IND_AS with IFRS: A Perspective Investigation on Indian Professionals and Officials," Accounting and Finance Research, Sciedu Press, vol. 8(4), pages 1-25, November.

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