With the growth of IFRS, there also comes a debate about the merits of the
standards for developing nations. While the term ‘developing countries’ is meant to
group together countries that share some of the same traits, the reality is that it
comprises a vast amount of countries with different backgrounds, history, culture,
etc. Applying a global standard to such a large and diverse group of countries is a
major challenge, and there are differences of opinion regarding if the benefits
received outweigh the costs. The need for improving the accounting and financial
reporting system in these countries is apparent. However, what is not so apparent is
whether implementation of IFRS does more good than harm, and what the best
approach for adopting IFRS should be for different countries.