Why Have the Futures Markets Grown So Rapidly in Recent

question 26

Short Answer

Why have the futures markets grown so rapidly in recent years?

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Definitions:

Recognition Differences

Discrepancies that occur when financial transactions are recognized at different times or amounts in financial statements.

Financial Reporting

Financial reporting involves the disclosure of financial information to the various stakeholders about the financial performance and position of an organization over a specific period.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for global use.

U.S. GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, which are a set of accounting standards used for financial reporting.