Academic Research Expose Effective Tax Rate[1]– A Comparison between IFRS[2] and US-GAAP[3] Identification of the Subject The topic I have chosen refers to the relative effective taxes on profits from concerns. To calculate the effective tax rate‚ divide the total tax liability divided in current and deferred taxes by the total taxable plus non-taxable income and multiply it with 100 to get a percentage[4]. MotivationThe main focus of my studies is on accounting‚ finance and taxation. Nowadays
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1. Explain 5 major differences between IAS/IFRS and US GAAP. Research and Development With US GAAP Development costs are expensed as incurred unless addressed by guidance. They are related to computer software developed for external use is capitalized once technological feasibility is established in accordance with specific critical area. In the case of software developed for internal use‚ only those costs incurred during this application development stage may be capitalized. With IFRS (IAS
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Part I. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) The common set of accounting principles‚ standards and procedures that companies use to compile their financial statements are called Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. GAAP are a combination of authoritative standards (set by policy boards) and simply the commonly accepted ways of recording and reporting accounting information. “Published accounts have to follow the GAAP for the particular country. Some global companies that
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Lecture 1 What is Abnormal Psychology? Students’ Definitions and Examples of Abnormal Psychology Behaviour that is not socially acceptable Science of learning how biological changes affect personality & behaviour Prolonged or repeated psychological state that is harmful to the individual or others Person with an illness‚ on medication‚ deviates from the norm Study of illnesses‚ mental disorders that the DSM-IV does not recognize as normal Myths
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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 a common accounting principle
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Comparing IFRS to GAAP Paper Michelle Mijares‚ Shunda Ellis‚ Theresa Mckenzie‚ Noe Salas ACC/290 May 4‚ 2015 Kevin Waters IFRS are international financial reporting standards that are accounting standards that are accepted in more than 110 countries around the world while. GAAP are generally accepted accounting principles which are standards that are practiced in the United States. GAAP is considered more of a rule based accounting practice while IFRS are based much on the accounting principles
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Should eating dog meat be acceptable? Son T. Nguyen Marshall University Abstract The purpose of this research is to address the controversial issue in regards to dog meat consumption. This paper takes a look at several of the published books‚ articles‚ and journals which either support or oppose the ongoing tradition of eating dog meat. I think that eating dog meat should be acceptable; therefore‚ I have used sources such as Oh & Jeffrey (2011) to support my argument. Dog meat consumption
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IFRS vs. U.S. GAAP: Differences and Consequences of U.S. Adoption A Study of the Issue of Comparability Daniel Morey East Texas Baptist University Author Note This paper was prepared for managers and business owners who are concerned about the possible U.S. adoption of IFRS‚ and its effects on financial reporting and other effected areas. IFRS vs. U.S. GAAP: Differences and Consequences of Adoption A Study of the Issue of Comparability In the United States all publicly traded companies
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Individual Essay One The Key Factors that Led to GAAP being Different around the World I. INTRODUCTION Accounting is a general business language in the world. This “language” is expressed by Financial Statements‚ which have many different users such as creditors‚ shareholders‚ customers‚ employees‚ suppliers and so on. Though accounting is a general language‚ some limitations exist. As we know‚ Financial Statements should follow some specific GAAP‚ which established and regulated the accounting
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Review and Discuss the General Rules for Agricultural Produce Using US GAAP and IFRS Under International Accounting Standard (IAS) 41‚ we presume fair value can be reliably measured for a biological asset‚ or a living animal or plant‚ and IAS 41 requires measurement at fair value less costs to sell (FVLCTS) from initial recognition of biological assets up to the point of harvest. The only expectation to the presumption is when initial recognition for a biological asset for which quoted market prices
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