Comparing IFRS to GAAP Fair value accounting‚ sometimes known as mark to market accounting‚ has been around for many years and has applied to many types of assets and liabilities accounts. But‚ special attention has been placed on fair value reporting due to expanding use( or misuse) of financial instruments. FASB and IASB have issued exposure drafts focused on differences between international and U.S. Generally accepted accounting principles with respect to fair value accounting. Different
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Differences Between GAAP and IFRS The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) are working together to eliminate a variety of difference between the United States generally accepted accounting procedures (U.S. GAAP or GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This convergence project grew out of an agreement reached by the two boards in 2002 (Deloitte‚ 2004). On February 24‚ the SEC unanimously agreed to publish a statement
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Implementing IFRS Extract from: IFRS compared with US GAAP and French GAAP Assurance Services The information contained herein is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Although we endeavour to provide accurate and timely information‚ there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. No one should act upon such information without
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Statement Four Revenue recognition issues top the list of reasons for financial reporting restatements and one of the methods for creative accounting practices. Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction 3 Literature Review 4 Revenue recognition 4 Sale of goods 4 Rendering of services 5 Interest‚ royalties‚ and dividends 5 Creative Accounting 5 To meet internal targets 6 Meet external expectations. 6 Provide income smoothing. 6 Taxation 6 Change in management
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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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own words‚ define "revenues." Explain how revenues are different from "gains." b. Describe what it means for a business to "recognize" revenues. What specific accounts and financial statements are affected by the process of revenue recognition? Describe the revenue recognition criteria outline in the FASB’s Statement of Concepts No. 5. c. Refer to the Revenue Recognition discussion in Note 1. In general‚ when does Apple recognize revenue? Explain Apple’s four revenue recognition criteria. Do they
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A: The primary criteria the auditor should use in determining revenue to be recognized are: (1): persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists. (2): Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered. (3): The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable. (4): Collectability is reasonably assured. The most basic principle for revenue recognition is revenue has been realized or realizable and earned. B: (1) a: Multiple deliverable. Does the software and one year internet service has
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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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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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