There Has Been Much Discussion of Deregulating Electricity and Natural

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Essay

There has been much discussion of deregulating electricity and natural gas delivery companies in the United States. Discuss the likely effect of deregulation on prices in these two industries.

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Definitions:

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that serves as a global framework for financial statements.

ASPE

Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises, a set of accounting guidelines for private companies in Canada.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Long-term assets vital to business operations and not easily converted into cash, encompassing real estate, factories, machinery, and more.

Buildings

Assets classified in accounting as long-term or fixed assets, representing structures owned by a company for business use.