What is the difference between principles-based and rules-based accounting standards? What evidence indicates that U.S. GAAP is

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What is the difference between principles-based and rules-based accounting standards? What evidence indicates that U.S. GAAP is rules-based?

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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is the accounting standard adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While the SEC previously stated that it intends to move from U.S. GAAP to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the...
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International Accounting

ISBN: 9780136111474

7th Edition

Authors: Frederick D. Choi, Gary K. Meek

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