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4. Would your answers to the the question 1, 2, and 3 change under IFRS? Explain your answer supported by the reference from IFRSs.…
Q 10 - Similarities between International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. GAAP include all of the following except:…
Still in flux: Future of IFRS in U.S. remains unclear after SEC report. (n.d.). Retrieved January 16, 2015, from http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Issues/2012/Sep/20126059.htm…
The FASB intends to analyze each of the differences within the scope and either (1) amend applicable U.S. GAAP literature to reduce or eliminate the difference or (2) communicate to the IASB the Board’s rationale for electing not to change U.S. GAAP. Concurrently, the IASB will review IFRS and make similar determinations of whether to amend applicable IFRS or communicate its rationale to the FASB for electing not to change the IASB’s GAAP (Schroeder, Clark, & Cathey, 2011). A couple of the issues the FASB and IFRS are currently working on include…
IFRS 3-1: Describe some of the issues the SEC must consider in deciding whether the United States should adopt IFRS.…
The globalization of markets over the past 50 years has led to the demand for increasingly comparable financial statements across countries. In response to this demand, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) was formed with the purpose of developing a set of high quality global accounting standards. Although a majority of developed markets have adopted the international standards, the United States has not. One reason for the delay in adoption is that many of the standards are very similar. However, there are also several key differences between the two. Presently, the United States Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the IASB have committed to work together to develop future standards jointly (FASB, 2011). Nonetheless, the key differences will have to be resolved and many believe the FASB will ultimately adopt international standards completely. This report seeks to discuss the US situation on the adoption of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards, as prescribed by IASB) and the possible effect of adoption on non-public businesses and the public?…
In the Accounting industry, there are various principles and guidelines by which financial accountants, analysts, and organizations need to abide by. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issues standards (IFRS) that have been adopted by the United States and several countries outside of the U.S. (Kimmel, Weygandt & Kieso, 2010). The IFRS along with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), professionals in the accounting industry use these guidelines as a baseline on which accounting practices are built upon. These standards are governed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which ultimately oversees U.S. financial markets and accounting standard-setting bodies. Moving forward, the elements of IFRS and GAAP will be discussed to illustrate the similarities and differences and how it relates to Accounting and used in business practice.…
The United States is coarsely going through a big dilemma. It is deciding whether to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), or to stay with the current U.S Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Since this is such a serious decision, now would be an opportune time to take a look at what the advantages and disadvantages would be of switching to the new way of financial reporting, and doing so, shows the beliefs of the costs being too high to adopt a new set of reporting standards. People who support switching from GAAP to IFRS argue that IFRS will offer a general reporting language and consistent financial reporting for companies with global operations to make financial reporting more meaningful across borders. And. Supporters also believe that one common reporting system will cut costs for companies and make it easier for investors to compare the financial statements of companies from different countries (Diamond and Herrmann, August 2008). From the problem that the switch to IFRS would be exceedingly costly, to the fact that IFRS leaves more room for interpretation and lacks bright line rules, I will discuss all the reasons why switching to IFRS soon would not be the right decision for the U.S.…
Implementation of the new accounting standards is a complex process and it requires time and effort, however switching to IFRS could be beneficial to your company. In this memo we would like to address the costs and benefits of switching from U.S GAAP to IFRS. We will also analyze the impact that the change would have on Bessrawl’s financial statements.…
fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitating capital formation. The SEC will continue to evaluate, through 2011, whether to incorporate IFRS into the financial reporting system for U.S. issuers; if it does proceed, the first time U.S. firms would report using IFRS would be no…
For private entities, the AsCB has presented three options: A top-down approach based on IFRS for public entities; adoption of the IFRS-SME with or without modifications; an independently developed set of standards. There are many pros and cons of each of the options and all three entail significant changes and would require different implementation times for a smooth transition.…
In 2001, the IASC was replaced by the IASB “(Schroeder, Clark, & Cathey, 2011, p. 82). The IASB wants to formulate and publish accounting standards and to promote them globally. The IASB currently consists of 15 individuals appointed by the trustees. The membership is based on the technical expertise. “On December 17, 2003, the IASB published 13 revised International Accounting Standards (IASs), reissued two others, and gave notice of the withdrawal of its standard on price level accounting. The revised and reissued standards mark the near completion of the IASB’s Improvements Project “(Schroeder, Clark, & Cathey, 2011, p.…
The FASB takes an interest effectively in the improvement of IFRS, giving info on IASB ventures through the IASB's Accounting Standards Advisory Forum (ASAF) and through different means. The FASB adds to the improvement of IFRS by sharing perspectives in light of its past experience or created through the FASB's expected procedure, partner effort, examination, and thoughts. We trust our endeavors to enhance GAAP advantage from the global viewpoints increased through our cooperations with the IASB.…
Thesis Statement: Some experts do not prefer the adoption of IFRS principles because of its incompatibility with US Style Corporate Governance, its inefficiency compared to GAAP, and its inability to improve the present system.…