The decision to adopt IFRS equivalents marked a significant event in the history of accounting in Australia and New Zealand, and had global significance because of the role both these countries played as members of the G4+1 group of national accounting standard setting bodies, which disbanded upon the creation of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in 2001. This special issue aims to be a useful contribution to the debate on financial accounting and reporting, as we believe research informed evidence is essential to help guide regulators and investors on the path forward.