Asian financial statement analysis : detecting financial irregularities

Author

Additional Author(s)

• Robinson, Thomas R.
• Tan, ChinHwee

Publisher

Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2015

Language

English

ISBN

9781119204763

Series

Subject(s)

• CORPORATIONS--FINANCE
• ASIA
• FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes

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Abstract

Gain a deeper understanding of Asian financial reporting and how to detect irregularities
The Asian region, and particularly China, is becoming a hotbed of investment activity. There have been quite a few accounting scandals in Asia in the recent years – now rivaling those we have seen in the Americas and Europe. Assessing potential or active overseas investments requires reliance on financial statements, the full parameters of which may vary from region to region. To effectively analyze statements, it is necessary to first understand the framework underlying these financial statements and then lay out a protocol for detecting irregularities. It's impossible to create and implement a practical plan without a deeper knowledge of the various factors at play.
Asian Statement Analysis: Detecting Financial Irregularities provides a framework for analysis that makes irregularities stand out. Authors Chin Hwee Tan and Thomas R. Robinson discuss international financial reporting standards, including characteristics particular to the Asian region. Tan and Robinson's combined background in academia and Asian finance give them a multi-modal perspective and position them as top authorities on the topic. In the book, they address issues such as:
• Detection of irregularities independent of particular accounting rules
• The most common irregularities in the Asian market
• Similarities and differences between U.S. and Asian accounting techniques
• An overarching framework for irregularity detection
The book uses real-world examples to illustrate the concepts presented, with the focus on Asian companies. As the first ever in-depth study on manipulation and irregularities in the Asian market, Asian Financial Statement Analysis: Detecting Financial Irregularities is uniquely positioned to be a valuable resource in the move toward the next phase of global reporting standards.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

1 online resource (xv, 192 p.)

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Summary / Review / Table of Content

Foreword xi
Genesis of This Book xiii
Acknowledgments xv
Introduction 1
Why Focus on Scandals in Asia? 2
How This Book is Organized 4
As You Begin 5
Notes 5
Chapter 1
A Framework for Evaluating Financial Irregularities 7
Articulation of Financial Statements 8
Accruals and Deferrals 12
Typical Accounting Games 13
Parting Comments 22
Note 22
References 22
Chapter 2
Detecting Overstated Earnings 23
Aggressive Revenue Recognition 24
Understatement or Deferral of Expenses 29
Classification of Non-Operating Income 31
Classification of Non-Operating Expenses 31
Parting Comments 32
Case Studies 33
Longtop Financial 33
Sino-Forest 37
Oriental Century 42
References 46
Chapter 3
Detecting Overstated Financial Position 47
Excluding Both Assets and Liabilities 49
Other Off-Balance-Sheet Financing/Liabilities 53
Overstating Assets 54
Parting Comments 59
Case Studies 60
RINO International Corp. 60
Olympus 66
Oceanus 69
Notes 72
References 72
Chapter 4
Detecting Earnings Management 73
Accruals and Deferrals Revisited 74
Accounts Receivable (Accrued Revenue) and the Allowance
for Doubtful Accounts 75
Deferred (Unearned) Revenue 80
Accrued and Deferred (Prepaid) Expenses 80
Deferred Taxes 81
Contingencies and Reserves 86
Parting Comments 87
Case Studies 88
Harbin Electric 89
West China Cement 98
China Biotics 101
References 105
Chapter 5
Detecting Overstated Operating Cash Flows 107
Understanding the Cash Flow Statement 108
Using Cash Flow to Assess the Quality of Earnings 113
Cash Flow Games 116
Parting Comments 118
Case Studies 118
Renhe Commercial Holdings 118
Duoyuan Global Water 123
Winsway Coking Coal Holdings 131
References 136
Chapter 6
Evaluating Corporate Governance and Related-Party Issues 137
Board Governance and Independent Directors 138
Shareowner Rights 139
Interlocking Ownership or Directorships 140
Related-Party Transactions 140
Excessive Compensation 142
Personal Use or Expropriation of Assets 143
Lack of Transparency 143
Auditor Issues 143
Parting Comments 144
Case Studies 146
China Valves Tech 146
PUDA Coal 149
Sino-Environment Technology Group Limited 153
Note 157
References 157
Chapter 7
Summary and Guidance 159
Putting It All Together 160
A Recipe for Detecting Cooked Books 163
Parting Comments 168
Case Studies 168
Celltrion, Inc. 169
Real Gold Mining 170
Fibrechem Technologies Ltd. 175
References 177
About the Authors 179
Index 181

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