Accounting for fixed repayment bank loans in accordance with accounting standards

Abstract

As a result of intensive competition, banks offer many differentiated loans. Unfortunately, while these loans are being offered, there may be differences among their forms and substances; and reporting them depending on their form distorts financial statements and misleads users. Banks can even offer loans with zero percent interest, while overcharging fees, commissions, and insurance premiums in advance to compensate the cost and make a reasonable profit. They may divert interest and commission sources of income by interchangeably reporting them. This study aims to show the effects of misrepresenting fixed repayment bank loans (installment loans) on the financial reports of relating parties and propose solutions in the light of International Accounting Standards/International Financial Reporting Standards.