Global Accounting Controversies Spark Harmonization Challenges in International Competition
The article discusses how different countries have unique accounting systems due to their cultures. There are three main accounting frameworks worldwide: Anglo-Saxon, continental, and mixed market. Each framework serves different users and has distinct principles. The Anglo-Saxon framework focuses on investors and creditors, while the continental framework caters to bankers and governments. The mixed market framework combines socialism and capitalism. Despite these differences, there are challenges in harmonizing accounting systems for international investment.