1991 International Accounting Summaries: A Guide for Interpretation and Comparison

Today's global markets require exact understanding of financial statements in economically significant countries. This companion volume to the International Tax Summaries is a detailed reference that explains generally accepted accounting standards and disclosure practices of 24 major economies around the world. Prepared by one of the world's most prestigious accounting firms, Coopers and Lybrand, it systematically covers financial statement wording and concepts using a consistent, practical, reliable, standard format. Annual editions of this reference for financial managers, who must make international investing and operating decisions, keep the information current.