adoption. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with representatives
of main stakeholders (preparers, auditors, regulators, professional bodies,
and users). We find more support for IFRS for SMEs implementation in these four
countries than suggested by the results of the European Commission’s 2010 consultation
for the European Union. Interviews reveal differences between stakeholder groups
and between countries regarding the preferred implementation approach (mandatory
adoption, voluntary adoption or convergence of national regulations with IFRS for
SMEs).