How to Start Reading IFRS--need your Inputs

A learner (Corporate Accounts ) (345 Points)

04 August 2010  

Dear All,

I want to read and learn IFRS. I Request expert users to please suggest me.I have read Indian accounting standards, but i have not excellent command over them as on date.

Please suggest:

  1. which Books to Read for to refersh AS before Starting IFRS. Do i really need to complete Indian AS first before starting IFRS.
  2. Which books should i read for IFRS...and approach to follow??? whether IFRS should be read side by side or after completing AS..
  3. Do we need to read International AS( IAS) also or AS+ IFRS will suffice the purpose??? In this regard can you please tell mewhats the use of IAS in india?
  4. How much time will it take appox. to complete the same..

Many thanks for your suggestions...

Regards,