Written by Deloitte partners Stephen Taylor and Norma Hall, this 1,514-page book includes 48 chapters and five appendices. Each chapter has a comparison with International Financial Reporting Standards and with the standards in the United States, United Kingdom, and People's Republic of China. One appendix is a comprehensive comparison of Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards and IFRS. This edition includes significant revisions to the chapters on income tax, interim financial reporting, and financial instruments as well as entirely new chapters on government grants, agriculture, hyper-inflationary economies and summary financial reports. Copies may be ordered from Sweet & Maxwell by phone (+852 2863 2668), fax (+852 2520 6954), or website www.sweetandmaxwellasia.com. The price is US$93 + 10% for postage and packing.