International Financial Reporting Standards
After the enactment of the Companies Act, 2013, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has now shifted its focus on rolling out International Reporting Standards for Indian companies which were to be implemented beginning April 1, 2011. According to the draft plan, the ministry wants to implement the IFRS in a phased manner beginning from April 1, 2015.
Approximately 120 countries are presently required or permitted to use IFRS in preparation of Financial Statements and by 2015 the number is expected to reach about 150 including India. Significant benefits can be derived from converging to IFRS.