Why Does German Accounting Practice Differ from IFRS

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why does German accounting practice differ from IFRS?

• A)German accounting rules are much more specific in most areas than IFRS.
• B)German accounting law is less specific in some respects than IFRS.
• C)Germany has not adopted a policy on accounting standard harmonization.
• D)Germany is not interested in foreign direct investment.

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