Principles-Based Standards Involve Few, If Any, Exceptions

question 30

True/False

Principles-based standards involve few, if any, exceptions.

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Definitions:

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, which are a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board for global use.

Comprehensive Income

The total change in equity for a reporting period other than transactions from owners, encompassing all gains and losses that are not recognized in the profit or loss.

Retained Earnings Restrictions

Limitations or constraints placed on the amount of retained earnings that can be used for distribution to shareholders, often due to legal, contractual, or company policy reasons.

Treasury Stock

Shares of a company's own stock that it has reacquired from shareholders, not considered a part of the float and not having voting power or dividend rights.