The adoption of IFRS by Nigeria is expected to enhance information asymmetry and other qualitative enhancing
attributes of financial reporting in Nigeria. However, the extent that it has gone in achieving this aim is the issue
upon which this study is underpinned. Adebiyi, (2012) posits that accounting framework has been shaped by
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to provide for recognition, measurement, presentation and
disclosure requirements relating to transactions and events that are reflected in the financial statements. Users of
financial statement world require sound understanding of financial statement but this can only be madepossible
if there is General Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP). With globalization of finance gaining ground,it will
enable the world to exchange financial information in a meaningful and trustworthy manner. Investors from all
over the world rely upon financial statements before taking decisions and different countries adopt accounting
treatments and disclosure patterns with respect of the same economic event. And as such, it will surely create
confusion among the users while interpreting financial statements.