Implementeringsprocessen av IFRS på företagsnivå i Sverige

: En undersökning om processen för svenska onoterade och noterade företag vid övergången från K3 till IFRS

Abstract

Previous research regarding IFRS implementation focuses mostly on why companies choose to implement IFRS and what the effects are. There is very little research that studies the implementation process on company level and the research that studies the process focuses on countries and not companies. Since there is little research regarding this topic it is of interest to do further research. The purpose of this study is to understand the implementation process of IFRS on a company level and to show what challenges companies face in the process. 

The study has a qualitative approach and the gathering of data was done through semi structured interviews and document analysis. The analysis of data has been made through institutional theory andits three parts of isomorphism: Coercive isomorphism, mimetic isomorphism and normative isomorphism. Through these parts of isomorphism, it has thus been possible to draw conclusions.

The results show that an important part of the implementation process is the companies' collaboration with consultants. The consultants are involved in the entire process and it´s important for the company to set a clear plan for how the implementation process should go. Furthermore, it shows that templates and guidelines are used to facilitate the process. A number of challenges that are mentioned in the process are above all the handling of leasing agreements and problems regarding the auditor's independence.