Asked by Carina Campos on Jun 22, 2024

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The group that sets international preferred accounting practices is called the:

A) AICPA.
B) IASB.
C) CAP.
D) SEC.
E) FASB.

International Preferred Accounting Practices

Best practice accounting principles that are widely accepted and used by companies across different countries.

IASB

The International Accounting Standards Board, an independent organization responsible for developing and issuing International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) used globally for financial reporting.

AICPA

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a national professional organization for certified public accountants in the United States.

  • Identify the fundamentals of financial accounting and reporting.
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Nereesa HenryJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The IASB (International Accounting Standards Board) is an independent organization responsible for developing and promoting the use of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). These standards are used by companies in over 100 countries around the world. The other answer choices either relate to organizations within the United States (AICPA, SEC, FASB) or are not related to accounting (CAP).