To understand an entity’s
financial statements which are compatible with its own jurisdiction’s regulations is
time-consuming, costly, complicated, and difficult. International comparability in
financial reporting can be possible with the adoption of globally accepted standards
not only by listed entities, but also by small and medium-sized entities (SMEs).
Hence, parties including, entities, financial institutions, auditors, accounting
professionals etc. Have recognized the need for internationally accepted financial
reporting standards, and thus studies to develop such a standard set have gained
momentum. Firstly, the needs of listed entities have been met with a set called the
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the needs of SMEs with
the International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized
Entities (IFRS for SMEs).