Answer the following question, giving detailed examples to justify your answer;- Based on the book in the link below and other accounting materials, please identify and discuss the major challenges and opportunities associated with international accounting standards convergence. Analyse the implications of differences in accounting practices across countries and propose strategies for addressing these challenges. Here is the book, page 246 chapter 13 Global Convergence of Accounting Standards. http://ndl.ethernet.edu.et/bitstream/123456789/22231/1/56.pdf.pdf#page=269

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