Many corporations struggles, to align the financial statements prepared by foreign branches with that of the parent company’s statement’s due to differences in rules followed by accounting standards such as IFRS and gaap.Explain few comparison examples on companies which adhere to those standards

Many corporations struggles, to align the financial statements prepared by foreign branches with that of the parent company’s statement’s due to differences in rules followed by accounting standards such as IFRS and gaap.Explain few comparison examples on companies which adhere to those standards

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337619455

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter3: Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: Responsibilities Of Management And The External Auditor

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