Which of the Following Statements Regarding Reporting Under GAAP and IFRS

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding reporting under GAAP and IFRS is not true:

• A)Both GAAP and IFRS define the initial asset value as historical cost for nearly all assets.
• B)The definition of an asset under GAAP and IFRS involves three basic criteria.
• C)Both GAAP and IFRS define the initial asset value as replacement value.
• D)The definition of a liability under GAAP and IFRS involves three basic criteria.
• E)After acquisition,one of two asset measurement systems is applied.

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