Which of the Following Organizations Issues Accounting Standards for Countries

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organizations issues accounting standards for countries outside the United States?

• A)SEC
• B)GAAP
• C)IASB
• D)FASB

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, where the investment is initially recorded at cost and adjusted thereafter for the investor's share of the investee’s profits or losses.

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of another entity, without having control over it.

Investor

An investor is a person or entity that allocates capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns, encompassing a wide range of asset types including equity, debt securities, real estate, and other investment vehicles.

Unrealized Gains

Unrealized gains are increases in the value of investments or assets that have not yet been sold or converted into cash.