Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
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ISBN: 9781337690881
Author: Jay Rich, Jeff Jones
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To determine

Concept introduction:

International financial reporting framework (IFRS):

International financial reporting framework is the accounting framework/ accounting standards followed internationally to prepare the financial statements. IFRS are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). IFRS fulfill the objective of common accounting standards worldwide.

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The true statement about the contingent liabilities.

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