Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
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ISBN: 9781337690881
Author: Jay Rich, Jeff Jones
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter A1, Problem 1MCQ
To determine

Concept introduction:

International financial reporting framework (IFRS):

International financial reporting framework is the accounting framework/ accounting standards followed internationally to prepare the financial statements. IFRS are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). IFRS fulfill the objective of common accounting standards worldwide.

To choose:

The option that correctly describes International financial reporting framework.

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Answer to Problem 1MCQ

b. IFRS consists only of standards that have been issued since the IASB was formed in 2001.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation for correct answer:

IFRS consists only of standards that have been issued since the IASB was formed in 2001. Hence correction option is b.

Explanation for incorrect answers:

a. IFRS does not describes the generally Accepted Accounting Policies used in U.S. Hence it is not the correct option.

c. IFRS are not considered more concept based than US GAAP. Hence it is not the correct option.

d. IFRS are already being used in United States. Hence it is not the correct option.

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