What Is the Best Short-Term Solution to Alleviate Problems of Financial

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is the best short-term solution to alleviate problems of financial statement analysis arising from international differences in accounting terminology?

• A)Require all countries to conform to IASB standards.
• B)Create standard financial statement terminology for all companies around the world.
• C)Analysts should carefully read the notes to financial statements and learn about the business environments of countries they analyze.
• D)Convert all financial statements into English.

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