Chapter MJ, Problem 1DQ

To determine

Compare the financial statement terms used in GAAP that contrast with IFRS.

Explanation of Solution

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): These are the guidelines necessary to create accounting principles for the implementation of financial information reporting in the Country U.

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): IFRS are a set of international accounting standards which are framed, approved, and published by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for the preparation and disclosure of international financial reports.

Comparison of financial statement terms used in GAAP that contrast with IFRS:

GAAP Financial Statement Term	IFRS Financial Statement Term
Statement of comprehensive income	Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet	Statement of financial position
Interest expense	Finance costs
Net income	Profit for the year
Trading investments	Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Excess of issue price over par	Share premium
Notes payable	Loans
Wages payable, or salaries payable, or payroll taxes payable	Employee provisions

Table (1)

Conclusion

Thus, the financial statement terms used in GAAP are compared with those used in IFRS.