Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
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ISBN: 9781337690881
Author: Jay Rich, Jeff Jones
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter A1, Problem 3MCQ
To determine

Concept introduction:

International financial reporting framework (IFRS):

International financial reporting framework is the accounting framework/ accounting standards followed internationally to prepare the financial statements. IFRS are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). IFRS fulfill the objective of common accounting standards worldwide.

United States Generally Accepted Accounting Policies (US GAAP):

United States generally Accepted Accounting Policies is the accounting framework/ accounting standards followed in the United States to prepare the financial statements. US GAAPS are issued by Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).

To choose:

The best description statement of convergence of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

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