(Based on Appendix 7B) Do U.S. GAAP and IFRS differ in the ability of a company to recognize in net incomethe recovery of impairment losses of accounts and notes receivable?

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(Based on Appendix 7B) Do U.S. GAAP and IFRS differ in the ability of a company to recognize in net income
the recovery of impairment losses of accounts and notes receivable?

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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP):

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are the generally followed rules, concepts and principles which are used for the presentation of the financial information of a business organization.

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS):  

International Financial Reporting Standards is a set of accounting standards which are developed by independent (Non-profit) organization called as International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). It is universally accepted set of standards which states the rules and practice for accounting practice.

Note receivable:

Note receivable refers to a written promise for the amounts to be received within a stipulated period of time. This written promise is issued by a debtor or borrower to lender or creditor. Notes receivable is an asset of a business.

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