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2025-01-31

Auditors’ Views on the Implementation of an IFRS-based Model: Qualitative Evidence from Portugal

Perspectivas de los auditores sobre la implementación de un modelo basado en las NIIF: evidencia cualitativa de Portugal

Opiniões dos auditores sobre a implementação de um modelo baseado nas IFRS: evidência qualitativa de Portugal

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https://doi.org/10.15446/innovar.v35n95.102354

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Export assistance, export performance, internationalization, marketing capabilities, roots and tubers (en)
adopción de las NIIF, teoría institucional, legitimidad, investigación cualitativa, percepciones, Portugal (es)
adoção das IFRS, teoria institucional, legitimidade, pesquisa qualitativa, percepções, Portugal (pt)

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The export performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is a driver of socio-economic development in developing countries. Despite the limitations they face in technology, performance, and human and financial resources, many of them seek opportunities in international markets. This study aims to fill the gap in understanding the drivers that promote export performance of SMEs in emerging economies by evaluating the influence of the level of internationalization, marketing capabilities, and export assistance on export performance. The internationalization process was analyzed from a strategic perspective using resource-based view (RBV) and network approaches. A descriptive and quantitative study was conducted using an online survey administered to roots and tubers (R & T) export companies in Costa Rica. The results demonstrated a significant positive influence of company size, managerial marketing, and market diversification on export performance. Additionally, a significant negative influence of the level of internationalization on export performance was found. The findings of this study have managerial and policy implications for export managers and policymakers to implement proactive strategies effectively that increase SMEs export performance in developing countries and reduce barriers to their international expansion. Further studies are required to obtain greater robustness of the proposed model and identify significant effects.

este trabajo analiza las percepciones de un grupo de auditores en torno a la relevancia y efectividad del Sistema de Normalización Contable (SNC) de Portugal, el cual está basado en las NIIF y fue adoptado en 2010 por empresas no financieras de ese país que no cotizan en bolsa. Asimismo, explora las principales ventajas que han surgido a partir de dicha adopción. El estudio emplea un enfoque interpretativo y cualitativo, mediante la realización de dieciséis entrevistas a auditores en 2017. La evidencia da cuenta de ciertos problemas que persisten tras la aplicación del modelo y, particularmente, de un alto nivel de legitimación de este a partir de la implementación de las NIIF: (i) las razones percibidas para adoptar el SNC van en línea con las motivaciones teóricas que respaldan la convergencia contable; (ii) las normas basadas en principios y el valor razonable fueron consideradas mayormente positivas; y (iii) el modelo basado en las NIIF generó varios beneficios por anticipado. Los hallazgos destacan el potencial de adaptar el modelo NIIF a la realidad de países con sistemas contables que anteriormente diferían significativamente con este, ofreciendo así orientación a los entes reguladores y a los responsables de las políticas contables, tanto locales como internacionales.

te estudo analisa as percepções dos auditores com relação à relevância e eficácia do Sistema de Normalização Contabilística (SNC) baseado nas Normas Internacionais de Contabilidade (IFRS, na sigla em inglês), que foi adotado em 2010 por empresas portuguesas não financeiras e não cotadas. Também se explora as principais vantagens que surgiram dessa adoção. Este estudo emprega uma abordagem interpretativa e qualitativa, que envolve 16 entrevistas com auditores oficiais de contas realizadas em 2017. As evidências sugerem problemas contínuos, mas predominantemente, um nível significativo de legitimação do modelo baseado nas IFRS: 1) as razões percebidas para a adoção do SNC se alinham bem com as motivações teóricas que sustentam a convergência contábil; 2) as normas baseadas em princípios e o valor justo foram amplamente encarados de forma positiva; e 3) o modelo baseado nas IFRS proporcionou vários benefícios esperados. Os resultados iluminam o potencial do modelo IFRS para se adaptar a países com sistemas contábeis que anteriormente diferiam significativamente, oferecendo orientação para reguladores e formuladores de políticas locais e internacionais.

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Silva, A. P., Soares Fontes, A. y Martins, A. (2025). Auditors’ Views on the Implementation of an IFRS-based Model: Qualitative Evidence from Portugal. Innovar, 35(95), e102354. https://doi.org/10.15446/innovar.v35n95.102354

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Silva, A.P., Soares Fontes, A. y Martins, A. 2025. Auditors’ Views on the Implementation of an IFRS-based Model: Qualitative Evidence from Portugal. Innovar. 35, 95 (ene. 2025), e102354. DOI:https://doi.org/10.15446/innovar.v35n95.102354.

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Silva, A. P.; Soares Fontes, A.; Martins, A. Auditors’ Views on the Implementation of an IFRS-based Model: Qualitative Evidence from Portugal. Innovar 2025, 35, e102354.

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SILVA, A. P.; SOARES FONTES, A.; MARTINS, A. Auditors’ Views on the Implementation of an IFRS-based Model: Qualitative Evidence from Portugal. Innovar, [S. l.], v. 35, n. 95, p. e102354, 2025. DOI: 10.15446/innovar.v35n95.102354. Disponível em: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/innovar/article/view/102354. Acesso em: 8 mar. 2025.

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Silva, Ana Paula, Alexandra Soares Fontes, y Adelaide Martins. 2025. «Auditors’ Views on the Implementation of an IFRS-based Model: Qualitative Evidence from Portugal». Innovar 35 (95):e102354. https://doi.org/10.15446/innovar.v35n95.102354.

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Silva, A. P., Soares Fontes, A. y Martins, A. (2025) «Auditors’ Views on the Implementation of an IFRS-based Model: Qualitative Evidence from Portugal», Innovar, 35(95), p. e102354. doi: 10.15446/innovar.v35n95.102354.

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A. P. Silva, A. Soares Fontes, y A. Martins, «Auditors’ Views on the Implementation of an IFRS-based Model: Qualitative Evidence from Portugal», Innovar, vol. 35, n.º 95, p. e102354, ene. 2025.

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Silva, A. P., A. Soares Fontes, y A. Martins. «Auditors’ Views on the Implementation of an IFRS-based Model: Qualitative Evidence from Portugal». Innovar, vol. 35, n.º 95, enero de 2025, p. e102354, doi:10.15446/innovar.v35n95.102354.

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Silva, Ana Paula, Alexandra Soares Fontes, y Adelaide Martins. «Auditors’ Views on the Implementation of an IFRS-based Model: Qualitative Evidence from Portugal». Innovar 35, no. 95 (enero 31, 2025): e102354. Accedido marzo 8, 2025. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/innovar/article/view/102354.

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Silva AP, Soares Fontes A, Martins A. Auditors’ Views on the Implementation of an IFRS-based Model: Qualitative Evidence from Portugal. Innovar [Internet]. 31 de enero de 2025 [citado 8 de marzo de 2025];35(95):e102354. Disponible en: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/innovar/article/view/102354

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