Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
51572:[2025 Spring]International Accounting (B) 2025 Spring Thu4 College　Of　Business　Administration WU YI 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS358

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This international accounting course aims to provide students with an awareness of a variety of topics about the global aspect of financial accounting. This course is designed to provide students with a "big picture" of what is going on in international accounting, particularly concerning international accounting standards. Knowledge of a small number of international standards and specific nations will enable you to better understand what is required by IFRS in a given area of accounting and the effects it will inevitably have on a specific country. Students with a basic grasp of accounting within their home country setting can aim to add an international perspective on accounting.

*Please use the associated readings to build a foundation of structured knowledge on the various topics discussed in the class.
* The course schedule might change depending on the number of participants and current issues in accounting.
*In this course, we may feature guest speakers during certain sessions. In the event of a guest speaker, the format (remote or face-to-face) is subject to change. I will update and communicate all relevant details via the Course News once the schedule is finalized.

本科⽬は、経営学を英語で学ぶ専⾨科⽬です。
This course is a business major subject offered in English.

本科⽬の受講にあたっては、TOEIC®L&R 620､TOEFL®-ITP 520､あるいは TOEFL®-iBT 68 相当以上の英語⼒を保持していることを⽬安としています。
This course targets students with a minimum TOEIC® L&R score of 620, TOEFL®-ITP score of 520, or TOEFL®-iBT score of 68.

Student Attainment Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to complete the following key tasks:
1. Discuss the nature and scope of international accounting.
2. Analyze the environmental factors that drive accounting diversity across nations.
3. Explain the variations in IFRS implementation across countries and assess different approaches to IFRS adoption.
4. Understand the IFRS Conceptual Framework, including the objectives and qualitative characteristics of financial statements.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Navigating the World of Accounting

Impact of economic globalization on accounting practices
Globalization of stock markets and its effects on standards
The structure and influence of the international financial system
Accounting challenges posed by the nature and growth of multinational enterprises(MNEs)
*+R Session. For details, please refer to manaba+R.
Instructions on class design, grading policy, and preview of the course. The access details and materials for the R+ session will be available through Course News before the class.

2-3

Accounting Diversity①: Causes of international differences in accounting

Legal systems
Providers of finance
Taxation systems
Other external influences
Real-world examples of international accounting differences

4-5

Accounting Diversity②: Causes of international differences in accounting

Cultural influences as a cause of international accounting differences
Role of accountant values in accounting estimates
Review of previous studies

6-7

IFRS vs. US GAAP: Key Differences

Principles-based vs. rules-based approaches
Convergence efforts between IFRS and US GAAP
Implications for international financial analysis

8

The Path Toward IFRS Harmonization

Evolution and historical development of IFRS
Role and structure of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
Challenges and obstacles to global harmonization
Contributions of other standard-setting bodies
Cross-border influences shaping accounting practices

9

Lobbying and the Development of Accounting Standards

The role of lobbying in shaping accounting standards
Stakeholders involved in lobbying efforts (e.g., corporations, industry groups, governments)
Case studies of lobbying influence on standard-setting bodies

10

Use of IFRS

Variations in IFRS implementation across countries
Different approaches to IFRS adoption

11

IFRS: The Conceptual Framework

Objectives of financial statements
Qualitative characteristics of useful financial information
Effects of IFRS Adoption
Review of previous studies

12-14

Student presentations (Case study)

Summary and wrap-up

Class Format

*Because there are no limits on the number of registered students, the classroom could become crowded, so the first class will be held using multimedia tools (on demand). The access details and materials for the R+ session will be available through Course News before the class.
*With the exception of the first session, all classes will generally be held face-to-face.
*In instances where the scheduled class format may deviate due to factors such as instructor business trips or health-related issues, media-assisted instruction may be employed. Announcements regarding such deviations will be made in advance through manaba+R.

*第1回については、受講登録者数が定まっておらず、教室内が密集する可能性があるため、メディアを利⽤した授業（オンデマンド型）を実施します。+R授業のアクセス情報および講義資料は、授業前にコースニュースにて共有します。
*第1回を除く全授業回において、原則対⾯での授業を実施します。
*担当者の出張や体調不良等により、授業スケジュールの記載とは異なり、メディアを活用した授業回が生じることがあります。その場合は、manaba+Rを活用して事前にアナウンスを行います。

Recommendations for Private Study

Please pay attention to the instructions for every assignment such as the due date and time allowed (if that is the case). It will be the student’s responsibility to complete their assignments on time and in an acceptable manner. Thus, late assignments will not be accepted unless granted by the instructor.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Class participation (20%)
Discussion paper (30%)
Presentation (30%)
Final report (20%)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Class participation grade is affected by general classroom behavior, which includes but is not limited to: being absent without informing the instructor ahead of time, coming late to class or leaving class early, or exhibiting behavior considered obstructive to the learning of other students in the class.
The discussion paper consists of communication on learning progress or analyses/quiz based on the provided materials. Students are expected to present their analyses and insights in group discussions.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

It would be best if students read business news in English and keep up with the current business issues and trends. Some basic knowledge in business and management would be of help in understanding the lectures.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
International Accounting and Multinational Enterprises Lee H. Radebaug, Sidney J. Gray, Ervin L. Black Wiley 9780471652694 2006
多国籍企業の会計―グローバル財務報告と基準統合 リー H.ラデボー 中央経済社 4502276901 2007
Creative Accounting, Fraud and International Accounting Scandals Michael J. Jones Wiley 0470057653 2010
表解 IFRS・日本・米国基準の徹底比較 有限責任監査法人トーマツ 中央経済社 4502392219 2021
米国財務会計基準の実務 長谷川茂 中央経済社 4502402311 2021
Financial Accounting　An International Introduction, 7th Edition David Alexander, Christopher Nobes Pearson 129229583X 2020
Comparative International Accounting, 14th Edition Christopher Nobes, Robert B. Parker Pearson 1292296461 2020

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

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