Navigating Hyperinflation: The Role of Accounting Information in Enhancing Value Relevance in Emerging Economies

Newman Wadesango and Panashe Hillary Nyakuya
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Newman Wadesango: University of Limpopo, Republic of South Africa
Panashe Hillary Nyakuya: Midlands State University, Zimbabwe

CECCAR Business Review, 2025, vol. 5, issue 12, 59-72

Abstract: This research explores the unique challenges and financial reporting practices in hyperinflationary settings, focusing on Lester Quality Products as a case study. The study defines hyperinflation, evaluates the role of International Accounting Standard (IAS) 29 Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies in enhancing the quality of financial reporting, and highlights the need for manufacturing firms to adapt their financial statements. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected through questionnaires and interviews with key stakeholders. The findings reveal that hyperinflation distorts valuations of money and assets, complicating the assessment of LQP’s actual performance and stability. As a remedy, financial statements require restatement to reflect the rapid erosion of purchasing power, employing techniques such as the Current Purchasing Power method and General Price Level Accounting. This study underscores the urgency of investing in accounting training programs to alleviate the shortage of qualified professionals, while emphasizing the need for robust regulatory oversight to ensure financial statement integrity. By addressing these critical issues, the research provides valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and academics worldwide, enhancing the relevance and precision of financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies.

Keywords: hyperinflation; financial reporting; IAS 29; Current Purchasing Power; General Price Level Accounting; regulatory oversight (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E31 M41 M49 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.37945/cbr.2024.12.07

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