Convergence or Adoption: From U.S. GAAP to IASB Deanna E. West American Public University Accounting 600 Professor: Dr. Kuhn Abstract This paper discusses how the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) signed the Norwalk Agreement in 2002, and agreed to work together towards the development of high-quality, compatible accounting standards that could be used globally. The creation of short-term and long-term convergence plans in
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comparisons between the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); which is designed to be a common global language for business affairs and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP); which refer to the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting. There are certain ways that the format of a statement of financial position under the IFRS often differ from the balance sheet presented under the GAAP. At a minimum the statement of financial position shall include items that
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accountants responsibilities to the client include to act with integrity, objectively, due care, competence, fully disclose any conflict of interest, maintain client confidentiality, disclose fees to client, and serve the public interest when providing financial services, (AICPA code of conduct) Accountants can also have fiduciary duties to a client if the accountant gives advice to a client involving taxes, assessing management or business consulting. Fiduciary is a legal duty to act solely in the best
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LP1 Assignment: Accounting System Structure End of Chapter - Question #1 A.) An accounting information system is a computer-based method for tracking accounting activity storage by collecting the data, processing it, and reporting the information back to use internally and externally within a company. B.) The FASB conceptual framework is a guide for the accounting principles that I follow on a daily basis in every class I am taking. The FASB works as more of a building block for the AIS.
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Indian Accounting Standards: Scope, Procedure and Compliance by Puneet Accounting Advertisements: Formation of the Accounting Standards Board: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, recognizing the need to harmonies the diverse accounting policies and practices at present in use in India, constituted an Accounting Standards Board (ASB) on 21st April, 1977. Scope and Functions of Accounting Standards Board: The main function of ASB is to formulate accounting standards so that such
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Introduction Pharma Co. is a U.S. subsidiary that has a U.K. parent company and a U.S. based lender. They are in the process of restructuring the company and the question has been presented as to whether or not they should record a provision for the restructuring according to GAAP and IFRS guidelines. It is found that they do meet the qualifications for being liable and should therefore record a provision for both their U.K. parent company and their U.S. lenders. Evidence for this conclusion
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efficient securities markets. Ensure proper issuance of securities and compliance with securities laws. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Since 1973, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has been the designated organizations in the private sector for establishing standards of financial accounting that govern the preparation of financial reports by nongovernmental organizations. Those standards are officially recognized as authoritative by the Securities and
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Becker CPA Review, PassMaster Questions Lecture: Financial 1 CPA PassMaster Questions-Financial 1 Export Date: 10/30/08 1
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University of Phoenix ACC/561PR Prof Rafael Marrero Diaz November 26, 2014 Accounting Laws Memo To: Rafael Rodriguez From Carlos Carrion Pastrana – Business Consultant Re: Process and Laws that apply in Puerto Rico to establish a business corporation. It is a pleasure to help and guide you through the process of regulations and steps in establishing a community pharmacy in Puerto Rico. This type of business is very regulated and includes both state and federal laws. -The
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opinion on our findings of the audit. I believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Our focus was on the Shiny Teeth coupon drop. The accounting issue is determining redemption rate offered on September 1 and drop on October 1, 2012. According to FASB Accounting Standards Codification 605-50-05-1a a vendor's accounting for consideration given by a vendor to a customer (including both a reseller of the vendor’s products and an entity that purchases the vendor’s products from
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