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Accounting for Islamic Financial Institutions

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Accounting for Islamic Financial Institutions refers to the specialized framework and practices for recording, reporting, and analyzing financial transactions in compliance with Islamic law (Sharia). This field addresses unique financial instruments, ethical considerations, and the prohibition of interest (riba), ensuring transparency and accountability in financial reporting within Islamic finance.
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Accounting for Islamic Financial Institutions refers to the specialized framework and practices for recording, reporting, and analyzing financial transactions in compliance with Islamic law (Sharia). This field addresses unique financial instruments, ethical considerations, and the prohibition of interest (riba), ensuring transparency and accountability in financial reporting within Islamic finance.

Key research themes

1. How do Islamic principles uniquely shape the accounting practices and financial reporting frameworks of Islamic Financial Institutions?

This theme explores the foundational influence of Shariah and Islamic ethical values on accounting methodologies within Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs). It highlights how pervasive religious doctrines—such as the prohibition of riba (interest), the importance of zakat (religious levy), fairness, and social justice—mandate distinct accounting treatments, ethical standards, and disclosure practices that challenge conventional accounting frameworks. Given the integral role of accountability to God and community in Islam, this area investigates frameworks that faithfully represent financial transactions in compliance with Islamic laws while ensuring transparency and trust among stakeholders.

Key finding: This paper details that Islamic law (Shariah) imposes a non-divisible sacred-secular framework that influences accounting principles by emphasizing accountability not only to shareholders but also to God and society. It... Read more
Key finding: This study underscores that Islamic accounting is rooted in Quranic injunctions demanding justice, full disclosure, and faithful representation of economic transactions, which transcends the profit-centric focus of... Read more
Key finding: This research highlights four key accounting assumptions critical to Islamic accounting — substance over form, time value of money, fair value measurement, and recognition based on probability — emphasizing their adaptation... Read more
Key finding: The paper systematically reviews the emerging field of Accounting from Islamic Perspectives (AIP), emphasizing the ethical and moral dimensions inherent in Islamic accounting driven by Islamic economic, social, and spiritual... Read more
Key finding: This study demonstrates that Islamic accounting is fundamentally governed by Shariah principles which extend accounting's purpose beyond financial performance to include social justice and equitable wealth distribution. It... Read more

2. What are the challenges and opportunities in developing and harmonizing accounting standards specific to Islamic Financial Institutions globally?

This theme addresses the complexities inherent in formulating, implementing, and harmonizing accounting and auditing standards for IFIs, emphasizing the role of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). It examines challenges arising from diverse national standards, varying interpretations of Shariah compliance, the tension between Islamic accounting ideals and practical convergence toward conventional financial reporting, and regulatory and operational obstacles. Research here focuses on evaluating existing frameworks, the need for exclusive versus harmonized standards, and mechanisms to enhance comparability, transparency, and acceptance of Islamic financial reports worldwide.

Key finding: This paper evidences that while AAOIFI standards serve as pivotal guidelines reflecting IFIs' unique characteristics, global adoption remains partial due to its non-mandatory nature and regulatory disparities. It identifies... Read more
Key finding: This paper echoes prior findings on the incomplete global enforcement of AAOIFI standards and provides empirical data on divergent accounting treatments, especially concerning investment accounts. It highlights the disconnect... Read more
Key finding: The study illustrates a drift of Islamic banking practices away from original Islamic finance ideals towards debt-like conventional banking products, which complicates accounting standardization efforts. It reveals challenges... Read more
Key finding: By empirically comparing deferred payment Murabahah accounting under IFRS and AAOIFI standards in Pakistan, the study finds no statistically significant difference in qualitative presentation attributes, suggesting... Read more
Key finding: This paper identifies core Islamic banking operational structures that necessitate bespoke accounting considerations, such as unique assets and liabilities (e.g., profit-loss sharing deposits and Murabaha financings). It... Read more

3. How can Islamic accounting frameworks integrate sustainability and governance dimensions aligned with Islamic ethical imperatives?

This theme investigates the incorporation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) paradigms within Islamic accounting, reflecting Islamic principles of justice, community welfare, and stewardship of resources. It examines emerging models that seek to align corporate sustainability performance with Shariah law, promoting accountability not only in financial terms but also in social and environmental outcomes. This area bridges Islamic economic ethics with contemporary sustainability frameworks, highlighting prospects and challenges in operationalizing a holistic, Islamic-compliant sustainability accounting model.

Key finding: Through systematic literature review, this study proposes an integrated Islamic accounting model that incorporates ESG dimensions consistent with Islamic economic and ethical principles. It finds that embedding ESG within... Read more
Key finding: The research demonstrates that implementing PSAK 109-compliant financial reporting at an Indonesian Amil Zakat Institution improves financial transparency and accountability in managing zakat, infaq, and sadaqah funds. This... Read more
Key finding: This empirical study reveals that organizational culture and structure significantly influence the quality of accounting information in Islamic microfinance institutions when mediated by the accounting information system. The... Read more
Key finding: Using structural equation modelling on survey data, this study evidences that Islamic financial institutions positively impact Halal SMEs development by providing Shariah-compliant financing aligned with Islamic ethical and... Read more

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This paper aims to find the extent of Disclosure of Corporate Governance Compliance of State Owned Commercial Banks (SOCBs) in recent years in Bangladesh. Dichotomous and Partial compliance method are used to find out the compliance of... more
This paper aims to find the extent of Disclosure of Corporate Governance Compliance of State Owned Commercial Banks (SOCBs) in recent years in Bangladesh. Dichotomous and Partial compliance method are used to find out the compliance of... more
This study investigates the application of regression analysis in auditing to identify financial trends, correlations, and potential irregularities, addressing gaps in traditional auditing methods. Employing a descriptive research... more
The scientification of economics has resulted in a separation of economics from ethics. Economic theory is now a positive science which analyzes and explains mechanisms of economic process. Ethical valuation should not form part of the... more
This paper aims to highlight the significance of various characteristics of the board with respect to the financial distress level of the firm, augmented with the interaction of market competition in the compliance context. To achieve the... more
The word Maisir in Arabic literally means to obtain something very easily without hard work or to gain profit without working. It is anything that involves gambling, betting or risky games. Another term used in the Quran is the word... more
Shariah committees (SCs) of Islamic banks have the crucial governance role of providing Shariah compliance assurance. In order to maintain the integrity of the bank in conforming with religious faith SBs should have the talent and skills... more
Shariah audit in Islamic banking. Hence, this paper investigates the relationship between the values of Islamic Shariah auditors and Shariah audit quality. It also investigates the relationship between Shariah auditors' characteristics... more
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Zakat information in annual reports is one of the main attributes that differs Islamic banks from conventional banks. Thus, this study focuses on the zakat information that can be found in Islamic banks financial statements in comparison... more
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Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui mekanisme penyaluran pembiayaan dengan akad murabahah pada lembaga keuangan mikro syariah atau koperasi jasa keuangan syariah dan lazim disebut dengan BMT. Adapun metode yang digunakan adalah... more
This article outlines a methodology for the gradual prohibition of alcohol and gambling within corporate structures, drawing inspiration from the stages of prohibition presented in the Quran. Additionally, it explores a new perspective on... more
The main objective of this study is to examine the significant factors that determine the shariah audit quality of IFIs in Malaysia. In this study a survey questionnaires has been employed for source of information in order to analyze the... more
In Malaysia, waqf is regulated and managed by the State Islamic Religious Council (SIRC) in each of the states. This requirement is also applied to the higher education institutions. However, not all the SIRCs are willing to grant the... more
Vadeli işlem sözleşmesi, özellikle Bretton Woods anlaşmasının çökmesinden sonra ülke paraları ve emtia fiyatlarındaki aşırı dalgalanmadan korunabilmek amacıyla ortaya çıkmış bir sözleşmedir. Bu sözleşmede yükümlülükler gelecekte... more
Bu çalışmanın amacı İslam iktisadı ve finansı literatüründe murabaha ile ilgili yayınlanan çalışmaların bibliometrik analiz yöntemiyle incelenmesidir. Bu bağlamda Scopus veritabanı kullanılarak elde edilen literatür verisi, Bibliometrix R... more
To control the opportunistic behavior of a human being is a very difficult task. In agency theory, the principal delegates decision making to the agent. Delegating decision-making authority can lead to loss of efficiency and,... more
COMMODITY FUTURES CONTRACTS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ISLAMIC LAW Although its first application dates back to the Middle Ages, the commodity futures contract truly developed in America after the 19th century. This contract, conducted... more
Purpose: This research paper aims to investigate the dynamics of consumer perception and adoption of eco-friendly products within the context of green marketing strategies. It delves into the factors influencing consumer choices and... more
Shariah governance for Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) in Malaysia is governed by the Shariah Governance Framework for the Islamic Financial Institutions 2010 (SGF 2010) that was developed and introduced by Central Bank of Malaysia... more
The Ottoman Empire is a multi-cultural and multi-lingual empire that influenced not only the Muslim Nations but even non-Muslims, particularly in Europe. This might have been achieved because of the direct and indirect connection between... more
Zakat is one of the pillars in Islam, a mandatory obligation to the Muslims. The payment of zakat is an expression of thankfulness to the Almighty God (Allah) and recognition of His rewards. Zakat is no longer perceived by many that is... more
Konvansiyonel faktöring işlemleri günümüz dünyasında yaygın olarak kullanılmakta ve uluslararası ticarete katkı sağlamaktadır. Bu işlem türü ihracatçıların ihracat sonrası finansmana (post finansman) ulaşmalarındaki etkili yollardan biri... more
The financial instruments vary depending on the developments in capital markets. The increase in variety of financial instruments requires establishing principles for presenting financial instruments as liabilities or equity. From the... more
Waqf Accounting and The Construction of Accountability. Hidayatul Ihsan. Padang State Polytechnic, Indonesia. Muhammad Akhyar Adnan. Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences. International Islamic University Malaysia. Abstract. ...
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Purpose-The model of Islamic accounting development on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) aims to promote sustainable accounting practices that reflect Islamic principles in asset and investment management. ESG emphasizes the... more
Islamic Financial Institution is considered Halal and Shariah-compliant institution that effectively developed and impacted the role of developing Small Medium Enterprises by sharing similar value, principle, and market activities under... more
Islamic Financial Institution is considered Halal and Shariah-compliant institution that effectively developed and impacted the role of developing Small Medium Enterprises by sharing similar value, principle, and market activities under... more
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It is undeniable that Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) in Malaysia are growing with a positive impact on the national economic growth. In order to sustain and maintain Shariah compliance in Islamic financial industry, adequate... more
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This study aims to examine the factors influencing the Practitioners’ acceptance on Musharakah Mutanaqisah (MM) Islamic home financing (IHF) products amongst clients of Islamic financial institutions in Afghanistan.  Using the MM model as... more
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