Which of the following statements is correct regarding income reporting under IFRS?(a) IFRS does not permit revaluation of property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets.(b) IFRS provides the same options for reporting comprehensive income as GAAP.(c) Companies must classify expenses by nature.(d) IFRS provides a definition for all items presented in the income statement.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding income reporting under IFRS?(a) IFRS does not permit revaluation of property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets.(b) IFRS provides the same options for reporting comprehensive income as GAAP.(c) Companies must classify expenses by nature.(d) IFRS provides a definition for all items presented in the income statement.

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