Segmental identification of research and development costs in investment decisions by the Greek banking sector

Panayiotis Tahinakis, Dimitrios Ginoglou and Nikolaos Protogeros

International Journal of Financial Services Management, 2006, vol. 1, issue 2/3, 308-321

Abstract: The growth and expansion of firms into foreign markets have resulted in the aggregation of financial information that includes non-homogeneous elements. This paper seeks to investigate the difficulties of reporting on segments of a business. Emphasis will be laid on analysing the existing accounting recognition and measurement difficulties deriving from reporting research and development (R&D) expenditures in the light of investment decisions by the Greek banking sector. In conclusion, this study indicates that there are accounting and auditing problems of defined, measured and disclosed R&D to users of financial statements. Despite these difficulties, the importance of R&D expenditures will increase, as the capital market grows and there is a constant need to supply reliable accounting information.

Keywords: Greece; banking sector; investment decisions; financial services; segmental identification; research and development; R&D costs; R&D expenditure; accounting. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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