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Impact of IFRS in New Zealand on Accounts and Earnings Quality

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  • Md Humayun Kabir
  • Fawzi Laswad
  • Md Ainul Islam

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  • Md Humayun Kabir & Fawzi Laswad & Md Ainul Islam, 2010. "Impact of IFRS in New Zealand on Accounts and Earnings Quality," Australian Accounting Review, CPA Australia, vol. 20(4), pages 343-357, December.
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