Further, we examined whether there is significant difference in responses to
disadvantages of IFRS for SMES based on experience, education level, and
preparedness as shown in Table 6. The findings showed little significant difference
among participants. Less experienced respondents have higher means than more
experienced ones for “the IFRS for SMEs is complex”. Accounting professionals
who have an educational level of at least a master’s degree have significantly
higher means for “the first adoption of the IFRS for SMEs will be costly for
entities” and “the IFRS for SMEs is detailed”. Prepared respondents have
significantly higher means than unprepared ones for “the IFRS for SMEs requires
too much information for disclosure”. On the other hand, unprepared participants
have significant higher means than prepared ones for “costs of the IFRS for SMEs
implementation will exceed its benefits”. The accounting professionals who have
not made any preparations may consider only the costs rather than the benefits of
IFRS for SMEs implementation. Prepared respondents are better informed
regarding IFRS for SMEs and may see its benefits besides its disadvantages and
costs.