1.         Authoritative standards for IFRS include: a) International Financial Reporting Standards only. b)  International Financial Reporting Standards and International Accounting Standards only. c) International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards and GAAP only. d) International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards and any GAAP standard recognized by an organized stock exchange

Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
4th Edition
ISBN:9781337690881
Author:Jay Rich, Jeff Jones
Publisher:Jay Rich, Jeff Jones
ChapterA1: International Financial Reporting Standards
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 4MCQ
icon
Related questions
Question

1.         Authoritative standards for IFRS include:

a) International Financial Reporting Standards only.

b)  International Financial Reporting Standards and International Accounting Standards only.

c) International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards and GAAP only.

d) International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards and any GAAP standard recognized by an organized stock exchange.

2) Which of these statements regarding IFRS and GAAP is correct?

a) GAAP is considered to be "principles-based".

b) GAAP is considered to be less detailed than IFRS.

c)  IFRS is considered to be "principles-based" and less detailed than GAAP

d) Both GAAP and IFRS are considered to be "rules-based", but GAAP tends to be more complex.

 

3)  Which of the following organizations have committed to develop high-quality, compatible accounting standards that could be used for domestic and cross-border financial reporting.

a) The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO)

b) The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)

c) The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO)

d) The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Standards Advisory Council (SAC)

 

.

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:
9781337690881
Author:
Jay Rich, Jeff Jones
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Financial Accounting Intro Concepts Meth/Uses
Financial Accounting Intro Concepts Meth/Uses
Finance
ISBN:
9781285595047
Author:
Weil
Publisher:
Cengage