As far as a generally accepted definition of SMEs in Turkey is concerned, different bodies define such entities on
several different benchmarks some of which are number of employment, asset size, and revenue. Such
differential approach on the matter constitutes problems as a whole. Since the IFRS for SMEs is intended by the
IASB “for use by entities that have no public accountability and that are required, or choose, to publish general
purpose financial statements for external users”, there is a definite need for a generally accepted definition of
what an SME is with the scope of Turkish market (Deloitte, 2009). There has to be only one definition for small
and medium-sized enterprises in Turkey and that should be the definition of the European Union. Adopting the
EU’s definition is not only the proper act since the majority of IFRS users are EU countries, but also a step in the
direction of enhancing Turkey’s prospect for joining the EU.