The introduction of International Accounting Standards in Europe: Implications for international convergence

European Accounting Review

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 101-126

  Schipper, Katherine ^a  

^a Financial Accounting Standards Board   (United States)

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EID: 85016078983     PISSN: 09638180     EISSN: 14684497     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0963818042000338013     Document Type: Article

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