P2-q1a Convergence between IFRSs and US GAAP The IASB and the US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) have been working together since 2002 to achieve convergence of IFRSs and US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). A common set of high quality global standards remains a priority of both the IASB and the FASB. In September 2002 the IASB and the FASB agreed to work together‚ in consultation with other national and regional bodies‚ to remove the differences between international
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List of references 1. A relationship between CSR and Financial performance [online]. Retrieved from： http://www.springerlink.com/content/k32h077257618274/ 2. Berenbeim‚ R. (1987) ‘Corporate Ethics’‚ The Conference Board (New York)‚ pp. 3. 3. Carroll’ CSR theory[online]. Retrieved from: http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/dunn/rprnts.pyramidofcsr.pdf 4. Carroll‚ A.B (1991) ‘The Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility: Toward the Moral Management of Organizational Stakeholders’‚ Business
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Section B TWO questions ONLY to be answered Do not open this paper until instructed by the supervisor This question paper must not be removed from the examination hall Kaplan Publishing/Kaplan Financial Paper P2 (INT & UK) ACCA FINAL ASSESSMENT ACCA P2 (INT & UK) CORPORATE REPORTING © Kaplan Financial Limited‚ 2010 The text in this material and any others made available by any Kaplan Group company does not amount to advice on a particular matter and should not be taken
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ACCA Corporate Reporting Paper P2 (International) Practice & Revision Notes ARP213I ARP213I Contents Page Introduction How to use the Practice & Revision material 4 The examination paper and syllabus aims 5 Analysis of past papers 6 Skills bank 9 Knowledge bank 25 Appendices 93 ARP213I 3 INTRODUCTION Introduction How to use the Practice & Revision material Step 1 Learn Until now you have been introduced to the core skills needed
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ACCA P2 (International) Course Overview GROUP ACCOUNTING – BASIC GROUPS Statement of financial position – standard workings Group structure Retained earnings Net assets Noncontrollin g interests Goodwill Statement of comprehensive income – standard workings Group structure Retained earnings b/fwd Net assets at aq’n Noncontrolling interests Goodwill Consol’n schedule Accounting for associates Group structure Share of retained earnings at each SOFP date
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accounting standards accounting standards Introduction to Accounting Standards Accounting is the art of recording transactions in the best manner possible. Accounting Standards are the policy documents issued by recognized expert accountancy bodies relating to various aspects of measurement‚ treatment and disclosure of accounting transactions and events. Every country has its own standards. Accounting Standards in India are issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
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Case 3-6 Accounting Standards A. Given the income statement effects of LIFO versus FIFO‚ how will the balance sheet inventory amounts differ between General Motors and Ford versus Honda and Daimler-Benz? In other words‚ will inventory be reported amounts representing recent costs or older historical costs? In your opinion‚ which balance sheet amounts would be more useful to financial statement users in making decisions to buy or sell shares of a company’s stock? Inventory is an asset that
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Compendium of Accounting Standards (including Interpretations as on July 1‚ 2006) THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA NEW DELHI COPYRIGHT © THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be translated‚ reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form either in whole or in part or by any electronic‚ mechanical or other means‚ including photocopying and recording‚ or in any information storage and retrieval system‚ without
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ACCOUNTING Harmonization of Accounting Standards Samir S. Mogul < E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y > ◆ International community has long back recognised the need for moving towards harmonisation of the accounting standard across the globe. Obviously on individual country is always entitled to costomise the existing international accounting Standards according to its specific needs. Among other advantages of harmonisation of accounting standards‚ the two benefits which tops the list are (a)
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Chapter 1 Financial Accounting and Accounting Standards Intermediate Accounting‚ 15th Edition Kieso‚ Weygandt‚ and Warfield 1 Financial Statements and Financial Reporting • Goals or purpose of (financial) accounting – Identification‚ measurement‚ and communication of financial information about – An economic entity to – Interested Parties (internal and external) • Creditors‚ managers‚ unions‚ government agencies Financial reports (statements) & notes 2 Financial Statements
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