Publication: Republic of Liberia : Accounting and Auditing
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2011-02-14
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2013-03-12
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This report provides an assessment of the corporate sector accounting, financial reporting, and auditing practices in Liberia. The assessment undertaken is positioned within the broader context of the country s institutional framework and capacity needed to enhance the quality of corporate financial reporting that is a key contributor to improving investor confidence and ultimately economic growth. Efforts are necessary for strengthening the capacity of the regulators and developing accounting and auditing standards in Liberia.
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“World Bank. 2011. Republic of Liberia : Accounting and Auditing. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/12666 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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