Comparing IFRS to GAAP

ACC 291 week 4 paper

IFRS 8-1: What are some steps taken by both the FASB and IASB to move to fair value measurement for financial instruments? In what ways have some of the approaches differed?

IFRS 9-1: What is component depreciation, and when must it be used?

IFRS 9-2: What is revaluation of plant assets? When should revaluation be applied?

IFRS 9-3: Some product development expenditures are recorded as development expenses and others as development costs. Explain the difference between these accounts and how a company decides which classification is appropriate.

IFRS 10-2: Explain how IFRS defines a contingent liability and provide an example

IFRS10-3: Briefly describe some similarities and differences between GAAP and IFRS with respect to the accounting for liabilities