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True or false: IFRS is a standards-based approach used primarily in the U.S.
True or false: IFRS is a standards-based approach used primarily in the U.S.
False
True or false: GAAP is a more dynamic platform regularly being revised.
True or false: GAAP is a more dynamic platform regularly being revised.
False
True or false: GAAP allows companies to use both FIFO and LIFO as inventory cost methods.
True or false: GAAP allows companies to use both FIFO and LIFO as inventory cost methods.
True
True or false: LIFO is banned under IFRS.
True or false: LIFO is banned under IFRS.
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True or false: GAAP is the foundation for the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
True or false: GAAP is the foundation for the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
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Study Notes
Accounting Principles Overview
- Two primary accounting frameworks: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- GAAP is a rules-based system predominantly used in the United States, while IFRS is a standards-based approach adopted internationally.
GAAP vs IFRS
- IFRS is dynamic and evolves to meet the demands of a changing financial landscape; GAAP is more static.
- Key methodological difference:
- GAAP permits the use of inventory valuation methods such as First In, First Out (FIFO) and Last In, First Out (LIFO).
- LIFO is prohibited under IFRS.
GAAP Details
- GAAP encompasses the complexities and legal aspects of business accounting, providing a comprehensive framework for financial reporting.
- The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) establishes GAAP standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and transparency in financial statements.
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Test your knowledge of accounting principles with this quiz! Learn about the differences between GAAP and IFRS and how they impact financial reporting. Challenge yourself with questions on standards-based approaches, rules-based systems, and the dynamic nature of accounting principles.
