Comparing IFRS to GAAP Essay ACC/290 November 24‚ 2014 Comparing IFRS to GAAP Paper Although the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) have a lot of similar guidelines and expectations‚ they also differ in many ways. The IFRS employs more of a “principles based” accounting standards whereas GAAP utilizes more of a “rules based” approach. Even though there are differences between terminology‚ revenue recognition‚ gains and/or losses
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Recognition: IFRS and FASB Convergence With the growth of international business there is a need to standardize financial statements globally. Presently there are “approximately 120 foreign private issuers currently that report to the Commission using IFRS financial statements.” By standardizing accounting practices investors will be able to make informed decisions based on comparability and accuracy of financial statements. The SEC released this statement in 2008‚ “We believe that IFRS has the
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Comparing IFRS to GAAP ACC/ 291 11/3/2014 Lori Haines Comparing IFRS to GAAP GAAP Revenue Recognition GAAP rules for recognition are detailed regarding specific industries‚ such as real estate and software. It uses the "complete contract method" and has special rules for rendering software services. Organizations can recognize revenue from the sale of goods made delivery from a definitive agreement for a fixed fee that they are reasonably sure they will collect. Under GAAP‚ companies must wait until
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U.S. GAAP vs. IFRS on Depreciation Generally‚ U.S GAAP and IFRS both view depreciation as allocation of cost over an asset’s life. There are three steps of the depreciation process: firstly find depreciable base of the asset‚ and then estimate asset’s useful life and last choose a method of cost apportionment that best matches revenue flow from the asset. Depreciation methods allowed under U.S. GAAP include straight-line‚ units of production‚ or accelerated methods (sum of digits or declining
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Similarities and Differences in Lease Arrangement Under US GAAP and IFRS When companies report the financial statements‚ it should be understandable‚ relevant‚ reliable‚ comparable‚ and objective because those statements are sources to the investors. So‚ if the statements showed profitability and were reliable and relevant‚ the investors may start investing in the company. When reporting financial statements‚ there are two possible ways‚ GAAP or IFRS. Firstly‚ General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is
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Comparing IFRS to GAAP Brandi A. Collins ACC/291 April 27‚ 2015 Comparing IFRS to GAAP Essay Both the FASB and the IASB together moving to the fair value capacity for the financial instruments. FASB and ISAB both want to move towards a fair value capacity. Both the FASB and IASB believe in the fair value capacity to produce a more precise explanation for the company’s financial records. There’s a difference in opinions between the two agreeing and disagreeing on the aspects like as‚ the banks
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September 2010 IFRS vs. GAAP (Oil & Gas) The differences between International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and current U.S. GAAP are numerous. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are principles-based Standards‚ Interpretations and the Framework (1989) adopted by the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB). Many of the standards forming part of IFRS are known by the older name of International Accounting Standards (IAS). IAS was issued between 1973 and 2001 by
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IFRS and US GAAP use different methods to classify intangible assets‚ which can lead to significant consequences when it comes to financial judgments. Most differences arise from IFRS being more flexible with allowing capitalization. Under US GAAP‚ all research and development is expensed once it happens. Under IFRS‚ development is capitalized. Also‚ according to Intermediate Accounting‚ “IFRS permits some capitalization of internally generated intangible assets” (Kieso‚ 712)‚ while “GAAP requires
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Is the Difference in Accounting Treatment of Post-Retirement Benefits under IFRS Beneficial or Detrimental to the Financial Position of a Company Currently Reporting Under US GAAP? Megan N. Cook‚ CPA‚ CFE Accountancy 521 Professor Lawrence March 9‚ 2009 The first pension plan offered by an American employer was that of American Express in the year 1875. Amex’s plan did not resemble the plans that we see in today’s time; the first “modern” defined benefit plan was created
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The impact of changing from Chinese GAAP to IFRS Name: Si Chen H00121138 Module: Coursework Assessment Abstract In the 21st century‚ economic globalization has become an investible trend. With the rapid growth of economic globalization and the growth of international capital markets‚ international accounting convergence has become an irreversibly realistic issue for countries
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