Briefly describe some of the similarities and differences between GAAP and IFRS with respect to statement of financial position (balance sheet) reporting.

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Briefly describe some of the similarities and differences between GAAP and IFRS with respect to statement of financial position (balance sheet) reporting.

 

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GAAP:

its also called as US GAAP , is an acronym for Generally accepted accounting principles.

These rules are under the guidelines of Financial Accounting standards Board ( FASB ).

Mostly these are adhered by US companies.

 

IFRS:

International Financial Reporting standards ( IFRS ).

These principles are followed by Outside countries other than US.

These principles are under International Accounting standards Board ( IASB ).

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