An analysis of the factors affecting the adoption of international accounting standards by developing countries

被引:130
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作者
Zeghal, Daniel [1 ]
Mhedhbi, Karim [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Ottawa, Sch Management, CGA Accounting Res Ctr, 136 Jean Jacques Lussier St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
来源
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTING | 2006年 / 41卷 / 04期
关键词
Developing countries; Explanatory environmental factors; International accounting standards;
D O I
10.1016/j.intacc.2006.09.009
中图分类号
F8 [财政、金融];
学科分类号
0202 ;
摘要
The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that could explain the adoption of international accounting standards by developing countries. The following factors have been selected: economic growth, education level, the degree of external economic openness, cultural membership in a group of countries, and the existence of a capital market. Our results indicate that developing countries with the highest literacy rates, that have capital markets, and that have an Anglo-American culture are the most likely to adopt international accounting standards. Crown Copyright (C) 2006 Published by University of Illinois. All rights reserved.
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页码:373 / 386
页数:14
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