Introduction As a result of globalization, current international trade seeks opportunities not only to import and export physical goods across borders, but also to invest and raise capital internationally. With the growing internationalization of trade and the globalization of financial markets, financial information that is prepared in accordance with national regulations may no longer satisfy the needs of international decision makers (Zeghal & Mhedhbi, 2006). This situation creates a need for effective communication about corporations’ financial position, activities, and future goals to an internationally diversified audience of shareholders, creditors, and other stakeholders (Murphy, 1999). 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).