
Generally Accepted Accounting Principle:
It is commonly known as GAAP. GAAP is a collection of generally practiced and followed rules and standards of accounting. It provides global guidelines for preparation and disclosure of financial statements of public companies. It is created and cultivated by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS):
It is commonly known as IFRS. The IFRS is set up to bring a standard global language in accounting, so that the other firms across the globe can understand the accounting term of all other businesses.
To identify: The standard under which the total liabilities of a company’s reportable segment is reported.

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