The world would be simpler if the US Tax Code and US GAAP were
the same, and thus two sets of books would not be needed. Discuss
the reasons they are not and whether or not you think it necessary
for the present system to remain as it is
Describe three benefits for every country using the same GAAP;
that is, IFRS?
Explain why a country would not want to adopt IFRS?
Explain the main sources of finance for international trade and
investment.
Distinguish between short-term and long-term finance
sources.
US GAAP vs IFRS Express your opinion on the the issue of whether
the US should adopt IFRS and supporty your opinion with reasons and
pros and cons of adoption. If you like, please read the first two
sections of "IFRS 2018 Interpretation and application of
International financial reporting standards" in order to answer the
question. Thank you
GAAP is the accounting standard used in the US, while IFRS is
the accounting standard used in over 110 countries around the
world. GAAP is considered more rules based and IFRS is more
principles based. Which standard do you feel is best suited for the
US and if the SEC decides to switch over to IFRS how will that
affect US companies?
Enumerate and briefly explain the differences between the IFRS
and US GAAP on the following issues:
• Treatment of Inventory and Valuation methods
• Treatment of Inventory write-down and Asset Impairment and
revaluation
• Treatment and determination of costs of Property, Plant, and
Equipment
• Treatment of Investment Properties
• Treatment of Research and development costs
• Treatment of Intangible Assets
• Treatment of Assets’ Impairment Loss
• Treatment of costs of borrowing to purchase or construct
assets
• Treatment...