This book covers advanced level topics in financial reporting within the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) reporting framework. While the book is aimed at advanced level accounting degree students in tertiary institutions, it is a useful primer for practitioners who wish to reinforce their knowledge of rapidly changing accounting standards. Features -- Inclusion of the most recent amendments to existing standards including the revised IFRS 3 (2008) and revised IAS 27 (2008). -- Coverage of complex topics: business combinations, consolidation, equity accounting, translation of foreign transactions and foreign operations, financial instruments, share-based payments, earning per share, deferred taxation and risk reporting disclosures. -- Application of the three Cs of sound accounting pedagogy: - Concepts Principles-based to enhance studnets' conceptual understanding of the underlying retionale of accounting requirements. -Context Emphasizes the importance of understanding the economics of and motivations for the specific transactions that are the subject of accounting rules. -Competencies Focuses on the requirements of accounting standards within the IAS and IFRS