[Studyguide for International Accounting by Meek, ISBN 9780131588141] (By: Cram101 Textbook Reviews) [published: January, 2010]

International Accounting, 5e takes a multinational approach, written from a financial reporting perspective to accounting practices, introducing readers to the international dimensions of accounting, financial reporting, and financial control in a concise and comprehensive manner. "Clear writing and a focus on the essentials of international accounting make this award-winning book "the" quintessential source for international accounting. This 5th edition doesn't overwhelm users with too much detail, yet provides enough to give essential coverage of accounting, financial reporting, and financial control. Capital markets and financial/managerial analysis underpin the "theme" of the book. The authors realize that international aspects of accounting are becoming more important as they become more common. Topics include comparative accounting, foreign currency translation, accounting for changing prices, international accounting harmonization, international financial statement analysis, managerial planning and control, financial risk management, and international taxation and transfer pricing. For practicing accountants, financial executives, investment managers, university educators, and professional administrators around the world."--PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

written For Upper Division Undergraduate Students And Masters Candidates, The New Edition Of This Text Introduces The Practices Of Accounting That Relate To The Conduct Of Multinational Enterprises With Foreign Operations And Transactions. The Three Broad Areas Of Accounting—measurement, Disclosure, And Auditing—are All Discussed. Chapters Separately Treat Such Topics As Foreign Currency Translation, International Accounting Harmonization, International Financial Statement Analysis, Managerial Planning And Control, Financial Risk Management, And International Taxation And Transfer Pricing. The Authors Have Updated The Information To Take Into Account The Liberalization Of National Controls On Capital Flows, Foreign Exchange, Foreign Direct Investment, And Related Transactions. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)

Introduction Development and classification Comparative accounting : Europe Comparative accounting : the Americas and Asia Reporting and disclosure Foreign currency translation Financial reporting and changing prices Global accounting and auditing standards International financial statement analysis Managerial planning and control Financial risk management International taxation and transfer pricing.