Research Article

THE HISTORICAL TRAJECTORY AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF INFLATION ACCOUNTING IN TURKEY

Number: 29 July 22, 2025
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THE HISTORICAL TRAJECTORY AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF INFLATION ACCOUNTING IN TURKEY

Abstract

This study analyzes the forty-year historical development and transformation of inflation accounting practices in Türkiye, focusing on legal regulations, accounting standards, and institutional implementation experiences. Beginning with theoretical discussions in the 1980s, the study traces the evolution from the enactment of Law No. 5024 in 2003 to the reintroduction of inflation adjustment under TMS 29 in 2023. The analysis is structured around three distinct periods, comparing Turkey’s approaches to inflation accounting within each phase. Particular emphasis is given to the dual reporting model that emerged from the simultaneous implementation of TMS 29 and the Tax Procedure Law in 2023. Additionally, the concept of monetary gain/loss is evaluated within the framework of accounting theory, and insights are provided regarding future directions based on the IASB's 2024 Discussion Paper (DP/2024/1). Thus, the study offers not only a historical review but also a normative perspective grounded in both theory and current practice.

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Supporting Institution

This study was not financially supported by any institution or organization.

Ethical Statement

This study does not involve any experimental research, human or animal subjects, surveys, or interviews. Therefore, no ethics committee approval is required. The article is a historical review based solely on secondary sources and legislative analysis.

Thanks

The author would like to thank colleagues who contributed to the literature review and technical evaluation during the preparation of this article, as well as public institutions such as the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) and the Public Oversight Authority (KGK) for providing accessible data. Gratitude is also extended to the reviewers and editorial team for their valuable scientific feedback.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Business Administration, History of Accounting

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

July 21, 2025

Publication Date

July 22, 2025

Submission Date

April 25, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 24, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 29

APA
Reyhan, Y. (2025). THE HISTORICAL TRAJECTORY AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF INFLATION ACCOUNTING IN TURKEY. Accounting and Financial History Research Journal, 29, 109-121. https://izlik.org/JA75LW73FY
AMA
1.Reyhan Y. THE HISTORICAL TRAJECTORY AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF INFLATION ACCOUNTING IN TURKEY. Accounting and Financial History Research Journal. 2025;(29):109-121. https://izlik.org/JA75LW73FY
Chicago
Reyhan, Yasin. 2025. “THE HISTORICAL TRAJECTORY AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF INFLATION ACCOUNTING IN TURKEY”. Accounting and Financial History Research Journal, nos. 29: 109-21. https://izlik.org/JA75LW73FY.
EndNote
Reyhan Y (July 1, 2025) THE HISTORICAL TRAJECTORY AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF INFLATION ACCOUNTING IN TURKEY. Accounting and Financial History Research Journal 29 109–121.
IEEE
[1]Y. Reyhan, “THE HISTORICAL TRAJECTORY AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF INFLATION ACCOUNTING IN TURKEY”, Accounting and Financial History Research Journal, no. 29, pp. 109–121, July 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA75LW73FY
ISNAD
Reyhan, Yasin. “THE HISTORICAL TRAJECTORY AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF INFLATION ACCOUNTING IN TURKEY”. Accounting and Financial History Research Journal. 29 (July 1, 2025): 109-121. https://izlik.org/JA75LW73FY.
JAMA
1.Reyhan Y. THE HISTORICAL TRAJECTORY AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF INFLATION ACCOUNTING IN TURKEY. Accounting and Financial History Research Journal. 2025;:109–121.
MLA
Reyhan, Yasin. “THE HISTORICAL TRAJECTORY AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF INFLATION ACCOUNTING IN TURKEY”. Accounting and Financial History Research Journal, no. 29, July 2025, pp. 109-21, https://izlik.org/JA75LW73FY.
Vancouver
1.Yasin Reyhan. THE HISTORICAL TRAJECTORY AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF INFLATION ACCOUNTING IN TURKEY. Accounting and Financial History Research Journal [Internet]. 2025 Jul. 1;(29):109-21. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA75LW73FY