IFRS vs. GAAP Teddrick Smith ACC/ 291 Professor Marlo October 27‚ 2014 IFRS vs. GAAP In the world of finance recording‚ reporting‚ and responsibility for both are a few of the most important standards to uphold. These ideas or standards are recognized throughout the business world as a necessity to doing business properly. There are two groups or associations that have set up an all-inclusive list of these standards. They are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the
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policies have impacted recording standards and are responsible for many inconsistencies in international financial reporting. Domestic accounting standards‚ collectively referred to as U.S. GAAP‚ or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles‚ are set and maintained by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)‚ while international standards‚ known as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)‚ are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Citing the detrimental effects
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Charlotte Stevens 02/13/13 GAAP Cases A) The amount shouldn’t be included on the balance sheet of the business because there isn’t even half a chance that the debt will be paid. The generally accepted accounting principle that affects this situation is the going concern concept because there is a good chance that the debt won’t be paid. B) The amount that should be recognized under the accounts
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Author: David Mcconnell Title: ‘A critical analysis into the convergence of IFRS and US GAAP in the United States’ “I declare that this dissertation is my own original work and has not been submitted elsewhere‚ wholly or partly‚ in the fulfilment of the requirements of this or any other award. Academic citation standards have been maintained and I have made due acknowledgement to the work of others where used in direct quotation and general reference.” Signed ____________________________________________________________________
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Comparing IFRS to GAAP ACC/291 xxxx xxxxx Comparing IFRS to GAAP IFRS 8-1: What are some steps taken by both the FASB and IASB to move to fair value measurement for financial instruments? In what ways have some of the approaches differed? A fair value measurement gives companies an accurate portrayal of the company’s assets. Both IFRS and GAAP have requirements of specific information that needs to be reported regarding fair value measurement practices. With both systems‚ companies are required
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Acct2241 (a) What authoritative literature addresses comprehensive income? When was issued? The FASB Accounting Standards Codification® is the source of authoritative generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 Reporting Comprehensive Income Issued: June
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Figurative language: Use of words in ways they are not normally used in order to create a distinct‚ imaginative effect or impression. For example‚ in the expression “He sang at the top of his lungs‚” the suggested meaning of the words is understood—not their literal meaning. Hyperbole: A figure of speech that deliberately exaggerates a description about something or somebody to create a desired effect. Irony: A circumstance in which there is a contra¬diction or difference between what is intended
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Unit 2 Case Study Access the FASB Codification and prepare responses to the following questions‚ providing Codification references as support for your answers. 1. Access the glossary and give the definition for: a. Firm Fixed-Price Contract This is a contract of the price which allows it not be subject to adjustment as a result of the performance provided as outlined in the contract. What was outlined in the contract is what will be the cost. There cannot be any hidden fees added once the
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Gothic Literature "We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones" (Stephen King). This quote could explain why humans have a fascination with horror and the frightening‚ which are present in many Gothic novels. Since the 18th century‚ Gothic Fiction has become a famous genre. Gothic Literature is unique and has certain elements that it consists of. It uses a combination of the supernatural‚ scary‚ and the frightening to deliver its point to the reader. From the beginning of the genre
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