IFRS vs. GAAP W2 Accounting 561 In the past‚ each country developed its own respective accounting standards and implemented them on a national scale. As the global economy emerged‚ markets converged and accounting systems became more dynamic and were made consubstantial in order to support off-shore business operations and alliances with foreign brands. In recent history‚ the US has made its accounting principles more congruent with that of the IFRS. One of the outstanding differences between
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In order for us to understand this research paper‚ we would first need to understand the IFRS and U.S. GAAP. We will first describe U.S. GAAP and IFRS by investments through property‚ associates equity method‚ and investments in joint ventures. Our research paper will compose of the nature of accounting issues‚ historical background of accounting rules in U.S. and IFRS‚ recognition and measurement rules‚ presentation and disclosure rules‚ and development along with the harmonization efforts of FASB
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communicating economic information to others so that they may make decisions on the basis of that information and assess the stewardship of the entity´s management - provide a summary of the performance of an entity over a particular period and of its position at the end of that period - Limited liability companies are required by law to prepare and publish them - IFRS are issued by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) - IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: requires them to present fairly
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September 7‚ 2007‚ officers observed Fred Wade talking on his cell phone in a Boston‚ Massachusetts parking lot. Shortly after Wade got into a car being driven by Brima Wurie. Wurie then pulled out of the parking lot‚ went 150 yards down the road‚ made a U-Turn and continued to pull back into the parking lot they had just left from. Police believing they just witnessed a drug bust confronted Wade and found cocaine. Other officers arrested Wurie. When Wurie arrived at the police station‚ his cell phone
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business as a whole). • Similarly‚ start-up‚ training‚ advertising‚ promotional‚ relocation and reorganisation costs are all recognised as expenses. Purchased Intangibles • If value of an intangible can not be valued reliably‚ while purchasing a company‚ include the value as a part of goodwill A special note on goodwill • Inherent goodwill Vs Purchased goodwill • How is it different? – Balancing figure – Cant be sold as a separate asset Research and Development • Research – Initial investigation
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Accounting 303 October 9‚ 2012 US GAAP vs. IFRS The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) developed the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) has been used in US corporations for over 75 years. It allows financial statements from all corporations to be compared accurately and efficiently‚ and serves as a guideline for accountants. GAAP is slowly being taken out for the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as global business goes across the world.
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accountable entities will cease to report under Canadian GAAP and instead use IFRS. This paper discusses three accounting topics to compare Canadian GAAP with IFRS. The three topics cover (1) conceptual framework‚ (2) property‚ plant and equipment‚ and (3) financial statement presentation. Conceptual Framework Both IFRS and Canadian GAAP are based on similar conceptual frameworks. Many of the basic concepts in IFRS (e.g.‚ the going concern assumption‚ accrual accounting) are similar to Canadian
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fostering the relationships with my family and my husband’s family. I will be involved in the community‚ helping to ensure safe environment for my future children. Regarding my career‚ I hope to possess a supervisory or specialist role at Company‚ Inc.‚ which is the company for whom I currently work. I intend to be holding a role with increased responsibility and many leadership opportunities. In ten years I intend to be continuing to cultivate a loving relationship with my husband and children and both
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1. What are the seven articles of the U. S Constitution and the purpose of each; -Article 1. Legislative Department All legislative Powers herein shall be vested (persons and groups that own and control) in a; Congress and House of Representatives. Establishes; Elections and meetings Legislative proceedings Rights of members Bills and resolutions Powers of Congress (both houses) Powers denied to Congress Powers denied to the States -Article 2. Executive Department The Executive power
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Standards (IFRS)‚ or to stay with the current U.S Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Since this is such a major decision‚ now would be an opportune time to take a look at what the pros and cons would be of switching to this new way of financial reporting‚ and in doing so‚ show why I believe the costs (both financial and otherwise) are too high to adopt a new set of reporting standards. Purpose and Scope The purpose of this report is to look at the advantages and disadvantages that would
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