International Financial Reporting Standards:
They are commonly known as IFRS. It is a set of accounting standards which are developed by independent (Non-profit) organization called as International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). It is universally accepted set of standards which states the rules and practice for accounting practice.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles:
They are commonly known as GAAP. It is a collection of generally practiced and followed rules and standards of accounting. GAAP provides global guidelines for preparation and disclosure of financial statements of public companies. It is created and developed by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
To explain: Does U.S. GAAP and IFRS differs in the criteria they use and to determine whether a transfer of receivables is treated as a sale.
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Intermediate Accounting
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- Which of the following items will result to foreign currency transaction gain/loss due to settlement or remeasurement? Foreign currency denominated non-monetary liabilities such as unearned revenue, warranty liability, premium liability and deferred tax liability. Foreign currency denominated non-monetary assets such as inventory, PPE, intangible asset or prepaid asset. Foreign currency denominated monetary items such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, notes payable, loans receivable or interest payable. Foreign currency denominated income statement accounts such as revenue, income, expense or loss.arrow_forwardPlease explain and analyze the effect of major differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP related to the financial reporting of a specific category of account (e.g. intangibles, biological assets, goodwill, non-controlling assets).arrow_forwardwhich shall be recognized for each item when foreign currency gain or loss that arises from translation of foreign currency denominated transaction to functional currency? a. inventiry b. interest expense c. accounts receivable d. unearned revenuearrow_forward
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