The Early (1973-1988)harmonization Efforts of the International Accounting Standards Committee

question 46

Multiple Choice

The early (1973-1988) harmonization efforts of the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC) created standards that have been described as a "lowest common denominator" approach. What was the effect of these first international accounting standards?

• A)The IASC standards accommodated existing accounting practice in various countries.
• B)Comparability of financial statements across countries was achieved.
• C)It resulted in few companies being in compliance with IASC standards.
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Smugglers

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Slave Trade

The historical trade in which human beings were bought and sold as property, primarily seen in the transatlantic trading systems between the 16th and 19th centuries.

Commercial Ties

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