Financial Accounting
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780133791129
Author: Jane L. Reimers
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
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Chapter 2, Problem 1YT
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To determine
State the abbreviation for GAAP and IFRS.
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Explanation of Solution
GAAP stands for “Generally accepted accounting principles”. IFRS stands for “International Financial Reporting Standards”.
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To determine
Explain the reason for which guideline are needed for financial reporting.
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Guidelines are required to make sure the worth of the information therefore a firm’s performance can be compared from period to period on timely basis and compared to other performances of other firms.
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