Chapter 2, Problem 2.2IE

To determine

Accounting Standards: For uniformity and transparency, all the companies and business entities are required to maintain their accounting records under the frame work of rules and guidelines set by the Accounting standards setting bodies in consultation with the professional accountants and the business. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issues accounting standards called as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Country U. On the other hand, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issues accounting standards known as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the countries other than Country U.

To identify: The term which is commonly used under IFRS in reference to the balance sheet.