International classifications of accounting systems as a result of influence of various environmental factors Cover Image

Međunarodne klasifikacije računovodstvenih sustava kao posljedica utjecaja različitih čimbenika okruženja
International classifications of accounting systems as a result of influence of various environmental factors

Author(s): Ivo Mijoč, Tadija Vrdoljak
Subject(s): Accounting - Business Administration
Published by: Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Ekonomski fakultet u Osijeku
Keywords: clusterisation; accounting standards; inductive classifications; deductive classifications; hierarchical classifications;

Summary/Abstract: Activities of various environmental factors resulted in the emergence of accounting clusters that include equal or similar countries, observed through evaluation (measurement) criteria and publishing, which has led to group formation, i.e. clusterisation of accounting systems within similar or equal groups, subgroups and clusters. The key principle of group formation of accounting systems within certain clusters implies similar accounting practices, primarily the practice of measuring (evaluating) positions and publishing information in financial reports. The measurement level and the quantity of published information is related to the environmental factors, primarily to cultural heritage, which, according to claims of numerous authors, is of crucial importance. If accounting practices of the compared countries are observed according to this factor, then it is possible to form at least two or more clusters, which is significant in the world of financial reporting as there are some controversies in the relation between IASB and FASB even today.

  • Issue Year: 25/2012
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 272-290
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Croatian