Financial accounting
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780077506902
Author: David J Spieceland Wayne Thomas Don Herrmann
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill
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To Explain: The meaning of convergence of US GAAP.
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The convergence of US GAAP, refers to the association of GAAP and IFRS, in such a way that they become a single set of accounting principles.
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Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP): Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP) is a common set of accounting principles, standards, and procedures that the companies must follow at the time of preparation of the financial statements.
IFRS: International Financial Reporting Standard is abbreviated 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.
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