Question - Discuss this week's objectives and the following concepts comparing the GAAP to the IFRS. How do they relate to the practice of accounting and its uses in business?
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?
What is component depreciation, and when must it be used?
What is revaluation of plant assets? When should revaluation be applied?
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.