Survey Of Accounting
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ISBN: 9781259631122
Author: Edmonds, Thomas P.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 1, Problem 27E
a.
To determine
Ascertain the Incorporation CB assets really be worth $40 million more, if it moves its headquarters.
b.
To determine
Discuss the underlying conceptual differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS that cause the difference in the reported asset values.
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Survey Of Accounting
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