This report critically examines the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Australia and the United Kingdom. It begins with an introduction to the conceptual framework for financial reporting, highlighting its relevance and usefulness. The report then compares and contrasts the adoption of IFRS in both countries, including the reasons for adoption, transitional issues faced, challenges encountered by reporting entities, and the benefits realized. It also explores the similarities and differences in implementation. The analysis covers key aspects such as the role of national accounting bodies, specific standards like IFRS 16, and the impact on financial reporting. Finally, the report assesses the success achieved through IFRS adoption and offers recommendations to national accounting setting bodies to ensure continued compliance with user needs. The report is based on the assignment brief which requires students to understand the key issues of adopting IFRSs such as the transitional issues, challenges and benefits, and recommend future directions to the national accounting setting bodies.