Academic Research Expose Effective Tax Rate[1]– A Comparison between IFRS[2] and US-GAAP[3] Identification of the Subject The topic I have chosen refers to the relative effective taxes on profits from concerns. To calculate the effective tax rate‚ divide the total tax liability divided in current and deferred taxes by the total taxable plus non-taxable income and multiply it with 100 to get a percentage[4]. MotivationThe main focus of my studies is on accounting‚ finance and taxation. Nowadays
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to report under Canadian GAAP and instead use IFRS. This paper discusses three accounting topics to compare Canadian GAAP with IFRS. The three topics cover (1) conceptual framework‚ (2) property‚ plant and equipment‚ and (3) financial statement presentation. Conceptual Framework Both IFRS and Canadian GAAP are based on similar conceptual frameworks. Many of the basic concepts in IFRS (e.g.‚ the going concern assumption‚ accrual accounting) are similar to Canadian GAAP. Many recognition and measurement
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ACC 5470 Speech Outline: Why the United States should continue using US GAAP and not adopt IFRS I. The adoption of IFRS is unlikely to have any major impact on reporting quality. a) U.S. firms currently optimize their reporting strategies‚ therefore they are expected to resist changes that are not in their interest by using the flexibility inherent in the standards. b) It is also unlikely to lower the reporting quality‚ as firms can always go beyond the required disclosures
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In order for us to understand this research paper‚ we would first need to understand the IFRS and U.S. GAAP. We will first describe U.S. GAAP and IFRS by investments through property‚ associates equity method‚ and investments in joint ventures. Our research paper will compose of the nature of accounting issues‚ historical background of accounting rules in U.S. and IFRS‚ recognition and measurement rules‚ presentation and disclosure rules‚ and development along with the harmonization efforts of FASB
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differences between IAS/IFRS and US GAAP. Research and Development With US GAAP Development costs are expensed as incurred unless addressed by guidance. They are related to computer software developed for external use is capitalized once technological feasibility is established in accordance with specific critical area. In the case of software developed for internal use‚ only those costs incurred during this application development stage may be capitalized. With IFRS (IAS 38) development costs
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Comparing IFRS to GAAP Paper There are several differences between the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The IFRS is considered more of a "principles based" accounting standard in contrast to U.S. GAAP which is considered more "rules based." By being more "principles based"‚ IFRS‚ arguably‚ represents and captures the economics of a transaction better than U.S. GAAP. As a team me collaborated to answer the following seven
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Similarities and Differences in Lease Arrangement Under US GAAP and IFRS When companies report the financial statements‚ it should be understandable‚ relevant‚ reliable‚ comparable‚ and objective because those statements are sources to the investors. So‚ if the statements showed profitability and were reliable and relevant‚ the investors may start investing in the company. When reporting financial statements‚ there are two possible ways‚ GAAP or IFRS. Firstly‚ General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is a common accounting
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Comparing IFRS to GAAP Essay ACC/290 November 24‚ 2014 Comparing IFRS to GAAP Paper Although the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) have a lot of similar guidelines and expectations‚ they also differ in many ways. The IFRS employs more of a “principles based” accounting standards whereas GAAP utilizes more of a “rules based” approach. Even though there are differences between terminology‚ revenue recognition‚ gains and/or losses
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IFRS vs. U.S. GAAP: Differences and Consequences of U.S. Adoption A Study of the Issue of Comparability Daniel Morey East Texas Baptist University Author Note This paper was prepared for managers and business owners who are concerned about the possible U.S. adoption of IFRS‚ and its effects on financial reporting and other effected areas. IFRS vs. U.S. GAAP: Differences and Consequences of Adoption A Study of the Issue of Comparability In the United States all publicly traded companies
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Review and Discuss the General Rules for Agricultural Produce Using US GAAP and IFRS Under International Accounting Standard (IAS) 41‚ we presume fair value can be reliably measured for a biological asset‚ or a living animal or plant‚ and IAS 41 requires measurement at fair value less costs to sell (FVLCTS) from initial recognition of biological assets up to the point of harvest. The only expectation to the presumption is when initial recognition for a biological asset for which quoted market prices
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