How Does the Accounting for Other Comprehensive Income Differ Between

question 21

Multiple Choice

How does the accounting for Other Comprehensive Income differ between the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) ?

• A) Under IFRS, realized gains are transferred from Other Comprehensive Income to net income when realized; under ASPE realized gains are transferred from Other Comprehensive Income directly to Retained Earnings.
• B) Under ASPE, realized gains are transferred from Other Comprehensive Income to net income when realized; under IFRS realized gains are transferred from Other Comprehensive Income directly to Retained Earnings.
• C) There is no difference between accounting for Other Comprehensive Income under IFRS and under ASPE.
• D) The Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises do not recognize Other Comprehensive Income.

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