A Major Difference Between IFRS and GAAP Regarding Valuation of Property

question 21

Multiple Choice

A major difference between IFRS and GAAP regarding valuation of property, plant, and equipment is that

• A)IFRS allow valuation increases to be recorded in certain circumstances, but GAAP does not permit increases
• B)IFRS and GAAP differ greatly on accounting for nonmonetary exchanges
• C)IFRS require capitalization of all repairs and maintenance while GAAP does not
• D)IFRS allocate lump-sum purchase costs based on relative book values rather than relative market values

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