Journal of Economics, Business, & Accountancy Ventura
Vol 15, No 1 (2012): April 2012

FACTORS OF AUDITOR'S READINESS IN IMPLEMENTING IFRS IN INDONESIA

Nanang Shonhadji (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2012

Abstract

Accounting standards in Indonesia has harmonically been ready to implement internationalaccounting standards or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The purpose ofthis study was to find out the effect of readiness on the competence, expertise and experienceof auditors on the implementation The International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) inIndonesia in 2012. This study has shown that auditors competence and experience had significantinfluence while they will implement of IFRS in Indonesia in 2012 but auditors expertisedidnt have significantly influence towards the implementation of IFRS. Questionnaireswere distributed to selected auditors who work in several Public accountant offices. The implicationis that auditors should have good knowledge to make sufficient adjustments whilethey want to convert the SAK (General Accounting Standard in Indonesia) to IFRS. They alsohave to understand the technique of audit in international environment by formal and informaleducation. Junior auditors need to improve audit skills and self confidence in orderreadiness to implement IFRS.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jebav

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Economics, Business and Accountancy (JEBAV) addresses economics, business, banking, management and accounting issues that are new developments in business excellence and best practices, and methodologies to determine these in manufacturing and financial service organisations. It considers ...