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A bibliometric review of IFRS adoption and compliance research in Africa

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  • Nana Adwoa Anokye Effah

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Purpose - This article aims to identify and review existing studies on the adoption and compliance of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Africa. Design/methodology/approach - The methodology involves a sole focus on studies conducted with an African sample, using a bibliometric method and data from the Web of Science (WoS) database. Visualizations from VOSViewer and Biblioshiny software are employed to identify the dominant authors, journals and countries contributing to research in the region. Findings - The findings reveal existing collaborations among authors in the field. However, the study emphasizes the need for additional research to enhance the intellectual structure of the research domain, as the majority of related documents are concentrated within twenty articles with at least one citation. Practical implications - The practical implications underscore the importance of collaboration in practice, emphasizing the need for cooperation among corporations, experts and regulatory agencies involved in IFRS adoption and compliance in Africa. By fostering collaborative efforts and knowledge-sharing among corporations, experts and regulatory agencies, practitioners can enhance their understanding, streamline implementation processes and improve compliance methods. Originality/value - This review is one of the few to explicitly conduct a bibliometric review of IFRS adoption and compliance studies in Africa, providing a foundation for future research to determine the current direction of IFRS studies in this region.

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  • Nana Adwoa Anokye Effah, 2024. "A bibliometric review of IFRS adoption and compliance research in Africa," Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 4(3), pages 193-209, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:jbsedp:jbsed-01-2023-0001
    DOI: 10.1108/JBSED-01-2023-0001
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