2 Semester Cengage Now, Warren Accounting
2 Semester Cengage Now, Warren Accounting
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ISBN: 9781305662308
Author: WARREN
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Chapter 15FSI, Problem 1DQ
To determine

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): These are the guidelines necessary to create accounting principles for the implementation of financial information reporting in the Country U.

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): IFRS are a set of international accounting standards which are framed, approved, and published by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for the preparation and disclosure of international financial reports.

To compare: The financial statement terms used in GAAP that contrast with IFRS

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Comparison of financial statement terms used in GAAP that contrast with IFRS:

GAAP Financial Statement Term IFRS Financial Statement Term
Statement of comprehensive income Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet Statement of financial position
Interest expense Finance costs
Net income Profit for the year
Trading investments Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Excess of issue price over par Share premium
Notes payable Loans
Wages payable, or salaries payable, or payroll taxes payable Employee provisions

Table (1)

Conclusion

Thus, the financial statement terms used in GAAP are compared with those used in IFRS.

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