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Lessons Learned from the World Bank’s Accounting and Auditing ROSC Program
Report | 2014
This paper addresses challenges to the successful implementation of international accounting and auditing standards which have been observed by the World Bank when carrying out the Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC) accounting and auditing assessments.
Three of eight lessons learned (from the executive summary):
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Macedonia Accounting and Auditing Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes
A&A ROSC | 2014
The World Bank conducted reviews of accounting and auditing within the ROSC initiative at the invitation of FYR Macedonia. The World Bank utilized a diagnostic tool that it developed to gather pertinent information for preparing the Accounting and Auditing ROSC.
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Review of Polish and International Accounting Standards in Scope of Financial Instruments
Publication | 2014
This report is available in both English and Polish and contains an analysis of domestic and international accounting standards applicable to financial instruments. It also features a review of literature available on the subject as well as practical information and case studies. In conclusion, the report proposes enhancements to existing legislation to ensure compliance with EU laws and regulations, in particular with Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on the annual financial statements.
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Slovenia Accounting and Auditing Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes
A&A ROSC | 2014
The World Bank conducted reviews of accounting and auditing within the ROSC initiative at the invitation of Slovenia. The World Bank utilized a diagnostic tool that it developed to gather pertinent information for preparing the Accounting and Auditing ROSC.
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Czech Republic Accounting and Auditing Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes
A&A ROSC | 2013
The World Bank conducted reviews of accounting and auditing within the ROSC initiative at the invitation of Czech Republic. The World Bank utilized a diagnostic tool that it developed to gather pertinent information for preparing the Accounting and Auditing ROSC.
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Moldova Accounting and Auditing Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes
A&A ROSC | 2013
The World Bank conducted reviews of accounting and auditing within the ROSC initiative at the invitation of Moldova. The World Bank utilized a diagnostic tool that it developed to gather pertinent information for preparing the Accounting and Auditing ROSC.
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Poland Accounting and Auditing Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes
A&A ROSC | 2013
The World Bank conducted reviews of accounting and auditing within the ROSC initiative at the invitation of Poland. The World Bank utilized a diagnostic tool that it developed to gather pertinent information for preparing the Accounting and Auditing ROSC.
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Kosovo Accounting and Auditing Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes
A&A ROSC | 2012
The World Bank conducted reviews of accounting and auditing within the ROSC initiative at the invitation of Kosovo. The World Bank utilized a diagnostic tool that it developed to gather pertinent information for preparing the Accounting and Auditing ROSC.
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Accounting for Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean: Improving Corporate Financial Reporting to Support Regional Economic Development
Publication | 2010
The drive to improve frameworks for financial reporting is not unique to Europe. A World Bank study surveys the results of the efforts to improve the quality of financial reporting in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and finds many similarities between Europe and Latin America in the main challenges facing effective reform.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Accounting and Auditing Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes
A&A ROSC | 2010
The World Bank conducted reviews of accounting and auditing within the ROSC initiative at the invitation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The World Bank utilized a diagnostic tool that it developed to gather pertinent information for preparing the Accounting and Auditing ROSC.
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