Issues on takaful affecting the choice of accounting policies: a case study of two takaful companies in Malaysia

Annuar, Hairul Azlan and Abu Bakar, Nur Barizah (2010) Issues on takaful affecting the choice of accounting policies: a case study of two takaful companies in Malaysia. International Business Research, 3 (3). pp. 187-193. ISSN 1913-9004

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Abstract

The paper adopts a descriptive case study method to examine the impact of juristic views on the operations of two Malaysian takaful companies. In order to achieve this objective, the annual financial reports of both companies were analysed. Interviews with each company’s finance managers and with a member of the Malaysian Shariah Advisory Council were undertaken for a more in-depth coverage. Also a written correspondence with a senior official of the central bank was accomplished. Similarities and differences between the two companies were identified and it is concluded that the differences are serious enough to warrant interventions from the regulators in the form of mandatory disclosures in the annual reports.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3397/3438
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business. Business Administration > HF5601 Accounting. Bookkeeping
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Accounting
Depositing User:	Dr Hairul Azlan Bin Annuar
Date Deposited:	29 Sep 2011 09:36
Last Modified:	07 Jan 2014 12:17
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/3438

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