What Does "Harmonization" Mean in the Context of International Accounting

question 18

Multiple Choice

What does "harmonization" mean in the context of international accounting?

• A)The process of combining the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries into the parent company's financial statements
• B)Reducing the diversity of accounting standards
• C)Disclosing the accounting methods used in preparing the financial statements
• D)Assessing the exposure resulting from inadequate internal controls

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