Durant la décennie écoulée, une série de scandales financiers impliquant des firmes d’envergure internationale (Enron, Tyco, Parmalat, etc.) a secoué les places boursières en déclenchant une crise de la confiance chez les investisseurs. L’analyse des cas précités a révélé un recours massif à la fraude et aux manipulations comptables ce qui a relancé le débat autour de la question de la Qualité du Reporting Financier et de l’efficience des mécanismes de gouvernance.En effet, de récents constats révèlent que des problèmes d’agence générés par une structure de propriété complexe caractérisée par la concentration de la propriété familiale et le recours accru aux mécanismes de renforcement du contrôle vont favoriser l’extraction des bénéfices privés par les actionnaires de contrôle au détriment des minoritaires et par conséquent accroître leur l’incitation à la manipulation de l’information comptable et financière offerte et ce pour dissimuler leurs agissements opportunistes.Dans ce cadre, la présente thèse se propose d’étudier dans quelle mesure la structure de propriété complexe peut entrainer des conflits d’agence aggravant les problèmes d’incitation chez l’actionnaire contrôlant en favorisant l’extraction des bénéfices privés via les transactions avec les parties liées et d’analyser l’effet de cette expropriation sur la Qualité du Reporting Financier de l’entreprise.Nous poursuivons trois principaux objectifs. Le premier est de savoir comment les attributs de la structure de propriété complexe vont impacter la consommation des bénéfices privés faite via les transactions avec les parties liées. Le second est d’analyser comment la dissimulation de la consommation des bénéfices privés va impacter la qualité du reporting financier mesurée par la gestion des résultats comptable et réelle et le conservatisme conditionnel et inconditionnel tout en prenant en considération l’interaction entre la gestion des résultats et le conservatisme. Le troisième objectif est de tester, dans le cadre du conflit principal-principal, l’efficience du rôle du conseil d’administration dans la discipline des actionnaires contrôlants à travers la réduction des bénéfices privés ainsi que dans la garantie d’un reporting financier de qualité en s’opposant à la manipulation de l’information.C’est ainsi que sur un échantillon d’entreprises françaises cotées sur l’indice SBF 250 observées sur la période 2001 à 2009 notre étude a révélé que l’excès du contrôle de l’actionnaire ultime est associée à une plus grande consommation des bénéfices privés. Nous relevons également une relation en U inversé entre la concentration de la propriété de l’actionnaire ultime et les bénéfices privés. La présence de plusieurs détenteurs de blocs de contrôle entrainant une contestabilité du contrôle s’oppose à la consommation des bénéfices privés. Nous avons pu valider l’hypothèse de la dissimulation en confirmant l’effet médiateur des bénéfices privés du contrôle dans la relation entre la concentration de la propriété de l’actionnaire ultime et la concentration de la propriété institutionnelle d’une part et la gestion réelle des résultats de l’autre. Nos résultats empiriques confirment l’efficience de l’indépendance du conseil d’administration dans la réduction des bénéfices privés et la gestion des résultats.Mots clé : Bénéfices privés du contrôle, transactions avec les parties liées, structure de propriété complexe, conseil d’administration, gestion des résultats et conservatisme. / During the past decade, a series of financial scandals involving firms of international scope (Enron, Tyco, Parmalat, etc.) has shaken the stock exchanges in triggering a crisis of confidence among investors. The analysis of the aforementioned cases revealed a massive use of fraud and accounting manipulations which has relaunched the debate on the financial reporting quality and the efficiency of corporate governance mechanisms.Recent findings reveal that of agency problems generated by a structure of complex ownership structure characterized by the concentration of the family ownership and the increased use of control-enhancing mechanisms will promote the extraction of private profits by the controlling shareholders to the detriment of the minority and therefore increase their incentives to the manipulation of earnings in order to conceal their opportunistic behavior.In this framework, this thesis proposes to study to what extent the structure of complex ownership may cause conflicts of agency aggravating the problems of incitement in the controlling shareholder in favoring the extraction of private profits via the conclusion of related party transactions and to analyze the effect of this expropriation on the financial reporting quality of the firm.We are pursuing three main objectives. The first is to understand how the attributes of the complex ownership structure can affect the private benefits consumption via the conclusion of related party transactions. The second objective is to analyze how the concealment of the consumption of private benefits will impact the financial reporting quality as proxied by the accounting and real earnings management and the conditional and unconditional conservatism. while taking into account the interaction between earnings management and the conservatism. The third objective is to test, in the context of the principal-principal agency conflict, the efficiency of the role of the board of directors in the discipline of the controlling shareholders through the reduction of private profit as well as in the guarantee of the financial reporting of quality.Our study focuses on a sample of 81 French companies listed on the SBF 250 index observed on the period 2001 to 2009. Our results reveal that the excess of the control of the ultimate shareholder is associated with greater private benefits consumption. We also note an inverted U-shaped relationship between the ultimate ownership concentration and private benefits. The presence of multiple large shareholders causing a contestability of control reduces the private benefits extraction. We validate the private benefits dissimulation hypothesis by confirming the mediating effect of the private benefits of control in the relationship between the ultimate shareholder ownership and the institutional ownership the real earnings management. Our empirical results confirm the efficiency of the independence of the board of directors in the reduction of private benefits and the earnings management. Against all expectation, we note a week effect of the Audit Committee on of financial reporting qualityKey words: Private benefits of control, related party transactions, ownership structure, board of directors, earnings management, conservatism.

The aim of this thesis was to assess explanatory ability of financial statements in compliance with Czech accounting standards and IFRS linked to the evaluation of the financial health of the business corporation. In the contribution there was performed analysis of balance sheet and profit and loss statement of the selected accounting entity. Based on the analysis there were found significant areas and these areas were converted to IFRS. The final value of financial statements in IFRS was detected because of differences between these two methods of accounting (IFRS and Czech accounting standards). Then based on these results an explanatory ability and manipulation were assessed. The impacts of both legislations to the financial health of the business corporations were shown in to the calculation of aggregates IN 05 and Altman model.

O movimento dos mercados globais rumo à convergência às normas internacionais de contabilidade, com o objetivo de conferir uma linguagem única e uniforme às demonstrações financeiras, tem desafiado o statu quo dos preparadores e usuários da contabilidade. Isso se deve à adoção de normas contábeis orientadas por princípios e não por regras, que primam pela essência sobre a forma e pela análise de riscos e benefícios sobre a propriedade jurídica, exigindo assim, um conhecimento mais profundo e uma melhor interpretação das operações que serão refletidas nas demonstrações financeiras. Dessa forma, o objetivo dessa dissertação é apresentar, com base nos fundamentos das normas internacionais de contabilidade e no arcabouço regulatório inerentes à prestação de serviço público, uma proposta de reconhecimento contábil do contrato de concessão de uma empresa distribuidora de energia elétrica através da aplicação da IFRIC 12 – Service Concession Arrangements. Para tanto, inicialmente foi analisado o surgimento dos contratos de concessão de serviço como instrumento de delegação da prestação de serviço público pelo Estado aos poderes privados e os conceitos jurídicos inerentes a essa relação. Em seguida foi abordado o processo de convergência das normas internacionais no mundo e no Brasil e um estudo detalhado dos princípios relacionadas ao reconhecimento dos contratos de concessão de serviço público. Por fim, foi elaborada uma proposta de reconhecimento contábil do contrato de concessão com base nas demonstrações financeiras para os exercícios findos em 2008 e 2009. Essa proposta evidencia que o modelo é aderente às exigências das normas e que, apesar de complexo em sua operacionalização e relevante à apresentação das demonstrações financeiras, não traz impactos significativos do ponto de vista econômico, e reflete de forma legítima, a verdadeira essência dos contratos de concessão de serviços públicos no Brasil. / The movement of global markets towards convergence to international accounting standards, with the goal of providing a single uniform language to the financial statements, has challenged the status quo of preparers and users of accounting information. This is due to the adoption of accounting standards guided by principles rather than rules that strive for substance over form and for the analysis of risks and benefits over legal ownership, which requires a deeper understanding and better interpretation of the transactions being reflected in the financial statements. Thus, the objective of this dissertation is to present, based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and regulatory framework inherent to the public services industry, a proposal for the accounting recognition of the concession arrangement of a power distribution company through the application of IFRIC 12 - Service Concession Arrangements. To this end, an initial analysis of the introduction of concession service contracts as an instrument of delegation of public service providing by the State to the private sector and the legal concepts inherent in this relationship was performed. Next, the process on the convergence of international standards around the world and in Brazil and a detailed study of the principles related to the recognition of the concession contracts for public services was addressed. Finally, a proposed model was developed for the accounting recognition of a concession arrangement based on the financial statements for the years ended 2008 and 2009. This proposal concludes that the model adheres to the IFRS requirements and that, although operationally complex and relevant for the financial statements presentation, IFRIC 12 does not bring significant impacts from an economic perspective, and reflects true accounting essence of contracts concession for public services in Brazil.

Esta dissertação apresenta análise da convergência e harmonização das normas brasileiras de contabilidade, BR GAAP, com as normas internacionais de contabilidade IFRS – International Financial Reporting Standards, estabelecidas pelo IASB - International Accounting Standards Board, referentes à contabilização de operações, preparação e divulgação das demonstrações contábeis relacionadas ao patrimônio líquido. Tem como base o comparativo entre as normas contábeis aplicadas no Brasil e na Comunidade Européia, como bloco econômico estruturado, cujas normas contábeis internacionais (IFRS) estão sendo adotadas integralmente pelas Sociedades Européias a partir de janeiro de 2005. São apresentadas as normas internacionais relativas ao patrimônio líquido em vigor a as normas brasileiras harmonizadas, ressaltando aquelas pendentes de convergência. São desenvolvidos comparativos da estrutura de patrimônio líquido das sociedades brasileiras e das sociedades européias. Apresenta ainda em quadros comparativos e, também sob a forma de perguntas e respostas, os principais aspectos das normas de contabilidade relativas ao patrimônio líquido aplicáveis no Brasil e na Sociedade Européia. Identifica as normas brasileiras pendentes de convergências com as normas internacionais (IFRS) relativas ao patrimônio líquido e sua expectativa de convergência. / This paper presents the analysis of the convergence and harmonization of the Brazilian accounting standards, BR GAAP, with the International Financial reporting Standards – IFRS, established by the IASB – International Accounting Standards Board, concerning the accounting of operations, preparation of financial statements related to the liquid patrimony. This work is based on the comparison between the accounting standards applied in Brazil and the IRFS applied in the European Community, which have been adopted by the European Societies since January 2005. The international standards concerning the liquid patrimony in force, and the brazilian harmonized standards, highlighting the ones pending convergence, are presented here. Comparisons between the structures of liquid patrimony of the Brazilian and european societies are developed. Besides, this work presents, in comparative charters and in questions and answers, the main aspects of the accounting standards regarding the liquid patrimony applicable in brazil and in Europe. It also identifies the brazilian standards pending convergence with the IFRS regarding the liquid patrimony and is expectation of convergence.

The focus of this thesis was to develop a simplified framework for future sustainability reports. The traditional approach to corporate reporting is limited in its ability to meet expectations of stakeholders for what drives value creation in a business. Sustainability performance reports are aimed at providing stakeholders information regarding a company’s non-financial performance and to provide stakeholders some information regarding the future performance that can be expected. The idea behind sustainability and the triple bottom line is that a company’s ultimate success can and should be measured not just by the financial bottom line, but also by its social, environmental and economic success. Sustainability reporting, also known as triple bottom line reporting incorporates the economic, social and environmental performance of a company, but there is no universally accepted definition of the subject. Sustainability is a contested subject and defined differently by different groups to suit their purposes. This places the phenomenon in a situation where its future is threatened. / D.B.L.

The main purpose of this study is to examine the need to modify the theory of accounting to ensure a standardised and comparable approach when accounting and reporting on intellectual capital. A literature review is used to describe intellectual capital categories and how to measure, recognise and report these assets in the financial statements on an entity. Financial reporting operates around strict requirements that are statement of financial position biased posing significant challenges in recognising and disclosing intellectual capital. The study also uses content analysis of corporate annual reports of the top 40 companies listed on the JSE Ltd in 2009 to determine the extent of intellectual capital reporting by these companies. Measuring and recognising intellectual capital in financial reporting is not limited by the requirements in respect of statutory disclosures, discretionary and contextual disclosures are recommended. Results of the content analysis show that companies use these discretionary and contextual disclosures to communicate information on intellectual capital. / Financial Accounting / M. Com. (Accounting)

The diploma thesis "Presentation of the financial statements in accordance by Czech account legislature (ČÚS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in particular entity" aims to assess the presentation of the financial statements according with Czech accounting standard and IFRS. It focuses on the differences resulting from accounting under both accounting systems.

Esta dissertação apresenta análise da convergência e harmonização das normas brasileiras de contabilidade, BR GAAP, com as normas internacionais de contabilidade IFRS – International Financial Reporting Standards, estabelecidas pelo IASB - International Accounting Standards Board, referentes à contabilização de operações, preparação e divulgação das demonstrações contábeis relacionadas ao patrimônio líquido. Tem como base o comparativo entre as normas contábeis aplicadas no Brasil e na Comunidade Européia, como bloco econômico estruturado, cujas normas contábeis internacionais (IFRS) estão sendo adotadas integralmente pelas Sociedades Européias a partir de janeiro de 2005. São apresentadas as normas internacionais relativas ao patrimônio líquido em vigor a as normas brasileiras harmonizadas, ressaltando aquelas pendentes de convergência. São desenvolvidos comparativos da estrutura de patrimônio líquido das sociedades brasileiras e das sociedades européias. Apresenta ainda em quadros comparativos e, também sob a forma de perguntas e respostas, os principais aspectos das normas de contabilidade relativas ao patrimônio líquido aplicáveis no Brasil e na Sociedade Européia. Identifica as normas brasileiras pendentes de convergências com as normas internacionais (IFRS) relativas ao patrimônio líquido e sua expectativa de convergência. / This paper presents the analysis of the convergence and harmonization of the Brazilian accounting standards, BR GAAP, with the International Financial reporting Standards – IFRS, established by the IASB – International Accounting Standards Board, concerning the accounting of operations, preparation of financial statements related to the liquid patrimony. This work is based on the comparison between the accounting standards applied in Brazil and the IRFS applied in the European Community, which have been adopted by the European Societies since January 2005. The international standards concerning the liquid patrimony in force, and the brazilian harmonized standards, highlighting the ones pending convergence, are presented here. Comparisons between the structures of liquid patrimony of the Brazilian and european societies are developed. Besides, this work presents, in comparative charters and in questions and answers, the main aspects of the accounting standards regarding the liquid patrimony applicable in brazil and in Europe. It also identifies the brazilian standards pending convergence with the IFRS regarding the liquid patrimony and is expectation of convergence.

O movimento dos mercados globais rumo à convergência às normas internacionais de contabilidade, com o objetivo de conferir uma linguagem única e uniforme às demonstrações financeiras, tem desafiado o statu quo dos preparadores e usuários da contabilidade. Isso se deve à adoção de normas contábeis orientadas por princípios e não por regras, que primam pela essência sobre a forma e pela análise de riscos e benefícios sobre a propriedade jurídica, exigindo assim, um conhecimento mais profundo e uma melhor interpretação das operações que serão refletidas nas demonstrações financeiras. Dessa forma, o objetivo dessa dissertação é apresentar, com base nos fundamentos das normas internacionais de contabilidade e no arcabouço regulatório inerentes à prestação de serviço público, uma proposta de reconhecimento contábil do contrato de concessão de uma empresa distribuidora de energia elétrica através da aplicação da IFRIC 12 – Service Concession Arrangements. Para tanto, inicialmente foi analisado o surgimento dos contratos de concessão de serviço como instrumento de delegação da prestação de serviço público pelo Estado aos poderes privados e os conceitos jurídicos inerentes a essa relação. Em seguida foi abordado o processo de convergência das normas internacionais no mundo e no Brasil e um estudo detalhado dos princípios relacionadas ao reconhecimento dos contratos de concessão de serviço público. Por fim, foi elaborada uma proposta de reconhecimento contábil do contrato de concessão com base nas demonstrações financeiras para os exercícios findos em 2008 e 2009. Essa proposta evidencia que o modelo é aderente às exigências das normas e que, apesar de complexo em sua operacionalização e relevante à apresentação das demonstrações financeiras, não traz impactos significativos do ponto de vista econômico, e reflete de forma legítima, a verdadeira essência dos contratos de concessão de serviços públicos no Brasil. / The movement of global markets towards convergence to international accounting standards, with the goal of providing a single uniform language to the financial statements, has challenged the status quo of preparers and users of accounting information. This is due to the adoption of accounting standards guided by principles rather than rules that strive for substance over form and for the analysis of risks and benefits over legal ownership, which requires a deeper understanding and better interpretation of the transactions being reflected in the financial statements. Thus, the objective of this dissertation is to present, based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and regulatory framework inherent to the public services industry, a proposal for the accounting recognition of the concession arrangement of a power distribution company through the application of IFRIC 12 - Service Concession Arrangements. To this end, an initial analysis of the introduction of concession service contracts as an instrument of delegation of public service providing by the State to the private sector and the legal concepts inherent in this relationship was performed. Next, the process on the convergence of international standards around the world and in Brazil and a detailed study of the principles related to the recognition of the concession contracts for public services was addressed. Finally, a proposed model was developed for the accounting recognition of a concession arrangement based on the financial statements for the years ended 2008 and 2009. This proposal concludes that the model adheres to the IFRS requirements and that, although operationally complex and relevant for the financial statements presentation, IFRIC 12 does not bring significant impacts from an economic perspective, and reflects true accounting essence of contracts concession for public services in Brazil.

This thesis is focused on the problems of book depreciation and tax depreciation and their influence on the trading income. The aim is to carry out the analysis of tax depreciation and book depreciation, find out the possibilities of tax savings and evaluate the influence of tax depreciation and book depreciation on the trading income. The differences in reporting on the long-term assets according to the International Financial Reporting Standards as well as Czech legislation depend considerably on the selection of accounting methods made individually by each accounting entity. The theoretical part defines long-term assets, their acquisition, evaluation, book depreciation and tax depreciation, as well as income tax assessment base calculation procedure information about deferred taxed. The practical part characterizes a particular company. Five possible variants of depreciation were applied to the selected type of assets of the company. The accounting entity is obliged to account deferred tax. Consequently the influence of the amount of tax depreciation and book depreciations on the accounting the deferred tax has been demonstrated.