Asked by Brittney Buchanon on Jul 18, 2024

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Which of the following are the same under both GAAP and IFRS?

A) The account.
B) Debit and credit rules.
C) Steps in the recording process.
D) All of these answer choices are correct.

GAAP

The standard set of guidelines for financial accounting that are widely accepted in a particular jurisdiction, known as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Debit And Credit Rules

The guidelines used in double-entry bookkeeping where for every debit entry, there must be a corresponding credit entry, and vice versa, to ensure the accounting equation is always balanced.

  • Differentiate between the accounting practices of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), noting their similarities and differences.
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Marisa Balzano

Jul 20, 2024

Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of the answer choices are the same under both GAAP and IFRS. The account refers to the classification of transactions such as assets, liabilities, and equity. Debit and credit rules dictate whether a transaction results in a increase or decrease to an account. Steps in the recording process include identifying transactions, analyzing transactions, recording transactions in a journal entry, posting to ledgers, and preparing financial statements.