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July 2006

Feature articles from the July 2006 edition of Australian Accounting Review.

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An investigation of TBL report assurance statements: Australian evidenceLock

A study of triple bottom line report assurance statements shows that in Australia their content varies greatly. This raises questions about the usefulness of TBL report assurance statements.

Independent expert valuations in takeovers: Are they biased?Lock

The predictability of the opinions provided in expert reports produced in Australian takeovers has been The predictability of the opinions provided in expert reports produced in Australian takeovers has been criticised.

Performance measurement in the public sector: A clarification and agenda for researchLock

Despite the growing significance of performance measurement systems, theoretical evidence suggests that unique and complex characteristics in the public sector prevent performance measures being used for internal managerial purposes.

Performance reporting by Australian government trading enterprises: An empirical study 1998-2002Lock

An analysis of the reporting of performance information in the annual reports of government trading enterprises reveals inadequacies including diverse approaches to reporting about effectiveness, service quality and achievement of social objectives.

Over-complexity in accounting standards and the emerging duopoly of US GAAP and IFRSLock

As the US FASB and the IASB appear to be in the process of creating a world accounting standard-setting duopoly, unresolved problems involving over-complexity are likely to be transported to other countries, including Australia.

A comment on Brown's 'The Financial Milieu of the IASB and AASD'Lock

Critique by Stephen Zeff; response by Alistair Brown.

Accounting for SGARAs: A stocktake of accounting practice before compliance with AASB 141 AgricultureLock

AASB 1037 Self-Generating and Regenerating Assets was the first formal prescription on how to account for biological assets. Its consequences for reporting entities provide potential insights into the impact of AASB 141 Agriculture.

Taxation and the Australian superannuation system: An international comparisonLock

A comparison of the superannuation schemes and supporting taxation systems of five OECD countries highlights the need in Australia for taxation policies more consistent with efforts to encourage superannuation savings and self-funded retirement.

An investigation of TBL report assurance statements: Australian evidenceLock

A study of triple bottom line report assurance statements shows that in Australia their content varies greatly. This raises questions about the usefulness of TBL report assurance statements.

Independent expert valuations in takeovers: Are they biased?Lock

The predictability of the opinions provided in expert reports produced in Australian takeovers has been The predictability of the opinions provided in expert reports produced in Australian takeovers has been criticised.

Performance measurement in the public sector: A clarification and agenda for researchLock

Despite the growing significance of performance measurement systems, theoretical evidence suggests that unique and complex characteristics in the public sector prevent performance measures being used for internal managerial purposes.

Performance reporting by Australian government trading enterprises: An empirical study 1998-2002Lock

An analysis of the reporting of performance information in the annual reports of government trading enterprises reveals inadequacies including diverse approaches to reporting about effectiveness, service quality and achievement of social objectives.

Over-complexity in accounting standards and the emerging duopoly of US GAAP and IFRSLock

As the US FASB and the IASB appear to be in the process of creating a world accounting standard-setting duopoly, unresolved problems involving over-complexity are likely to be transported to other countries, including Australia.

Accounting for SGARAs: A stocktake of accounting practice before compliance with AASB 141 AgricultureLock

AASB 1037 Self-Generating and Regenerating Assets was the first formal prescription on how to account for biological assets. Its consequences for reporting entities provide potential insights into the impact of AASB 141 Agriculture.

A comment on Brown's 'The Financial Milieu of the IASB and AASD'Lock

Critique by Stephen Zeff; response by Alistair Brown.

Taxation and the Australian superannuation system: An international comparisonLock

A comparison of the superannuation schemes and supporting taxation systems of five OECD countries highlights the need in Australia for taxation policies more consistent with efforts to encourage superannuation savings and self-funded retirement.

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