Identify and Define Three Types of Norms and Give an Example

question 35

Essay

Identify and define three types of norms and give an example of each.

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Definitions:

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, which are a set of accounting standards developed by the IASB that provide a global framework for preparing financial statements.

Sham Exchanges

Transactions that lack substance or economic purpose, often designed to create deceptive appearances or evade taxation.

Commercial Substance

Commercial substance is a concept that a transaction significantly changes the economic position or cash flows of a company, beyond the mere transfer of assets or obligations.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting that includes the details, complexities, and legalities of business and corporate accounting.