The Impact of Adopting International Financial Reporting Standards on the Quality of Financial Reports Using the Accrual Model

Abstract

Objective: The research aims to define international financial reporting standards, in addition to showing their importance during historical development, for the purpose of adopting international financial reporting standards. Theoretical framework: It is clarifying the international financial reporting standards. In addition to showing its importance during the historical development, for the purpose of adopting international financial reporting standards. As well as the theoretical framework for the quality of financial reports. The adoption of international financial reporting standards was also affected, then the impact of international financial reporting standards on the quality of financial reports was measured. Method: The search relied on the deductive and inductive approaches, as the deductive approach was employed by studying the literature related to the subject of the research. As for the scientific aspect, the inductive, descriptive, and analytical approaches were adopted, as well as the statistical approach. Results and Conclusion: Results of the practical application of the research showed that the adoption of international financial reporting standards instead of the unified accounting system for banks has affected the quality of the financial reports of some banks listed in the Iraq Stock Exchange. It is concluded from this that there is a lack of proper application of international financial reporting standards because of the unclear understanding of them and how to apply them. Iraqi commercial banks need to adhere to the effective and proper application of international financial reporting standards to avoid many issues and fundamental errors related to the presentation of financial reports. Implications of the research: The adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) increases the possibility of comparing financial information, in addition to increasing the level of transparency and the quality of disclosure in financial reports. This means the application of standards reduces information asymmetry, therefore is reflected in the users of that information in decision-making. Originality/value: The value of research comes from the importance of international financial reporting standards and their ability to provide quality and comparable financial reports between different companies and economic units, also the role of it for improving the quality of financial reports.