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Private bank - IFRS required since publicly accountable enterprise
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Private company many shareholders – ASPE since less costly unless shareholders request IFRS
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Private company major competitor public company – IFRS more likely since would be more comparable to their competitor
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Government business enterprise - IFRS required since publicly accountable enterprise
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Private company intends to go public – IFRS more likely since will be required when go public