Comparing IFRS to GAAP ACC/291 xxxx xxxxx Comparing IFRS to GAAP IFRS 8-1: What are some steps taken by both the FASB and IASB to move to fair value measurement for financial instruments? In what ways have some of the approaches differed? A fair value measurement gives companies an accurate portrayal of the company’s assets. Both IFRS and GAAP have requirements of specific information that needs to be reported regarding fair value measurement practices. With both systems‚ companies are required
Premium Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Depreciation Balance sheet
GAAP and IFR Convergence YOURNAME ACC 304 Winter 2012 Introduction The emergence of transnational corporations in search of money‚ not only for stimulating growth‚ but to maintain on-going activities has demanded flow of capital from all parts of the globe. This has brought millions of new investors into the capital markets whose interests are not constrained by national boundaries. Every country has its own sets of rules‚ regulations and reporting standards
Premium International Financial Reporting Standards Financial statements
are some of the key differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP? The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - the accounting standard used in more than 110 countries - has some key differences from the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). At the conceptually level‚ 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
Premium Balance sheet Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Financial statements
United States to adopt IFRS. Do you think it is likely that the United States will embrace IFRS in the near term‚ and what do you think are the some of the factors that might discourage the country from adopting IFRS? Well‚ I think United States will not embrace IFRS in the near future as United States are now reliance on the accounting standards issue by the FASB rather than on the standards issued by the IASB. Unlike many countries‚ United States has not yet adopts the IFRS. Besides‚ the United
Premium United States Adoption International Financial Reporting Standards
reporting standards (IFRS) by corporate entities in Ghana and focuses on a selected Bank in Ghana. The problem of the study is that‚ adopting IFRS may present certain challenges such as lack of implementation guidance and costly nature of implementation‚ etc‚ despite the benefits to be enjoyed. Also‚ financial statement figures in the comparative information required by IFRS 1 may change due to recognition and recognition of certain items. The impact research analyzes the impact of IFRS on the financial
Premium International Financial Reporting Standards Financial statements Income statement
Introduction of IFRS for small and medium companies in Bulgaria In this essay we discuss the development and adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in the Republic of Bulgaria. Most of the characteristics and features apply not only to this country‚ but also to most developing economies in Europe. The IFRS are a set of standards which imply rules‚ methods and governance for reporting and interpreting financial
Premium International Financial Reporting Standards Financial statements European Union
MGT 6030 IFRS vs. US GAAP assignment In this assignment‚ I will talk about four ways in which financial reporting can differ between US GAAP and IFRS. The first issue is the way in which inventory is carried from period to period. Another is the revaluation of Property‚ Plant‚ and Equipment‚ which is allowed under IFRS. US GAAP does not allow such flexibility. The next difference I found interesting was that US GAAP has specific guidelines surrounding when to expense Advertising Costs. Given how
Premium Balance sheet Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Financial statements
IFRS Questions Review the Preface. Include the applicable paragraph citation with your response. . USA IFRS; What is the jurisdiction status of adoption? – When a foreign company is trading on a US stock market they can and are allowed to use current IFRS standards and not US GAAP standards 1) When was the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) established? 2001 Review the standards and interpretations. For each of your responses‚ identify the applicable paragraph. 2) Review
Premium Balance sheet International Financial Reporting Standards Asset
IFNS 401‚ FACC412‚ FACC 403 and FINREP 411: 2009 Mod 1‚ SUPP QUESTION 1 (25 marks) The following trial balance for the year ended 31 December 2008 of Smart Limited is presented to you: | Debit/ (Credit) | | R | | | Preference share capital | ( 40 000 ) | Ordinary share capital | ( 200 000 ) | Share premium | ( 63 000 ) | Non-distributable reserve | ( 90 000 ) | Retained earnings (31/12/2007) | ( 221 000 ) | Land | 320 000 | Office
Premium Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Balance sheet Income statement
2013/5/19 Group Five GAAP VS. IFRS US GAAP Codification Determination of Inventory Costs 330-10-30-9: Cost for inventory purposes may be determined under any one of several assumptions as to the flow of cost factors‚ such as first-in first-out (FIFO)‚ average‚ and last-in first-out (LIFO). The major objective in selecting a method should be to choose the one which‚ under the circumstances‚ most clearly reflects periodic income. May an entity elect LIFO method for inventory cost? IAS 2 Inventories
Premium Inventory FIFO and LIFO accounting Generally Accepted Accounting Principles