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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?

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter10: Auditing Cash, Marketable Securities, And Complex Financial Instruments

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