What Set of Standards Must Companies Listed on the Stock

question 34

Multiple Choice

What set of standards must companies listed on the stock exchange in the United Kingdom use for consolidated financial statements?

• A)U.K.GAAP
• B)U.K.GAAP or U.S.GAAP
• C)IFRS adopted by the European Union
• D)There is no specific requirement.

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