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A story about IAS/IFRS implementation in Romania

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  • Nadia Albu
  • Cătălin Nicolae Albu
  • Ştefan Bunea
  • Daniela Artemisa Calu
  • Maria Mădălina Girbina

Abstract

Purpose - This study aims to investigate in‐depth, and explain the issues related to, the implementation of IAS/IFRS in an emergent country that recently adhered to the European Union, i.e. Romania. Design/methodology/approach - An institutional and structuration theory perspective is used to discuss two stages of IAS/IFRS implementation in Romania. Both primary (11 in‐depth semi‐structured interviews conducted with key actors involved in financial reporting) and secondary data (accounting regulations after the fall of communism, with respect to the implementation of IAS/IFRS) were collected for the purpose of the paper. Findings - It was found that the two stages of IAS/IFRS implementation had different outcomes, with a more profound and qualitative impact of the second phase. The first step was a result of coercive external forces, that is, the influence of the World Bank. Given the lack of other factors to favor the change process, it is argued that the actual implementation of IAS in that period was very limited. Even though the second step meant a reduction in scope to only listed companies in consolidated accounts and financial institutions, it is argued that it was accompanied by a change process more significant than in the previous period. Originality/value - The paper investigates the inter‐play between institutions, routines and politics in the Romanian context and highlights the complexity of accounting change in an emerging country.

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  • Nadia Albu & Cătălin Nicolae Albu & Ştefan Bunea & Daniela Artemisa Calu & Maria Mădălina Girbina, 2011. "A story about IAS/IFRS implementation in Romania," Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 1(1), pages 76-100, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jaeepp:20421161111107868
    DOI: 10.1108/20421161111107868
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    1. Tăbîrcă Alina Iuliana & Djaouahdou Réda, 2024. "Varying Levels of Financial and Non-Financial Information Disclosure in the European Union - FSE and BSE Analysis," Valahian Journal of Economic Studies, Sciendo, vol. 15(1), pages 39-52.

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