ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (IAS AND IFRS) ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA

This study examines the Adoption of International Accounting Standards (IAS and Nigeria. The study has identified the issues and challenges associated with adoption of the IAS an IFRS in Nigeria. The study used an exploratory research methodology to identify the formulation oj the IASB for the purpose of achieving comparability of financial reports among different coun n and different sectors of various economy, setting up standards that will be accepted 'Internationa y and the weaknesses of the IASB in the process of achieving purpose of formulation. Thestu y a s identifies the issues and challenges of the IFRS adoption to many business operations in However, the study recommends that Nigeria as a developing nation needs to work its way in o board of the IASB to represent national interest and to insist on a review of the standar s for’ ** inclusion of guides relating to peculiar standards of the country especially those issues tha business operations in Nigeria.A comparative assessment of perspectives of academics an practitioners regarding familiarity, readiness, benefits, challenges and proper plan to be used in process of IFRS adoption should be done.This will show the views of concerned stake 10 ers (academics and practitioners) on IFRS research agenda that will suggest new ways for coun ry