US GAAP and IFRS Utilize Similar Accounting for Shareholders' Equity

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Essay

U.S. GAAP and IFRS utilize similar accounting for shareholders' equity but there are some differences.
Required:
Explain the differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS in their accounting for shareholders' equity.

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