A Fundamental Difference Between Canadian GAAP and IFRS Is That

question 198

Multiple Choice

A fundamental difference between Canadian GAAP and IFRS is that:

• A) There are no fundamental differences between Canadian GAAP and IFRS.
• B) IFRS does not require a statement of comprehensive income.
• C) Canadian GAAP records transactions in Canadian Dollars, whereas IFRS records transactions in Euros.
• D) Fair value accounting plays a more important role under IFRS than Canadian GAAP.
• E) Fair value accounting plays a more important role under Canadian GAAP than IFRS.

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