Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

15. GAAP vs IFRS

GAAP vs. IFRS: Introduction

Financial Accounting

15. GAAP vs IFRS

GAAP vs. IFRS: Introduction

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the current practice in accounting for leases under GAAP and IFRS?

Both GAAP and IFRS require lessees to recognize most leases on the balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability.

IFRS allows lessees to keep most leases off the balance sheet, while GAAP requires capitalization of all leases.

Neither GAAP nor IFRS require lessees to recognize leases on the balance sheet.

GAAP requires all leases to be treated as operating leases, while IFRS requires all leases to be treated as finance leases.

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Step 1: Understand the context of the question. The problem is asking about the current accounting practices for leases under GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). These standards guide how companies report leases in their financial statements.

Step 2: Recall the key principles of lease accounting under GAAP and IFRS. Both standards have undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly with the introduction of ASC 842 (GAAP) and IFRS 16. These updates require lessees to recognize most leases on the balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability.

Step 3: Analyze the options provided in the question. The correct answer should align with the current requirements under both GAAP and IFRS. For example, IFRS 16 and ASC 842 both emphasize capitalization of leases, meaning lessees must record most leases on the balance sheet.

Step 4: Eliminate incorrect options. For instance, the statement that IFRS allows lessees to keep most leases off the balance sheet is outdated and incorrect. Similarly, the claim that GAAP requires all leases to be treated as operating leases is not accurate under ASC 842.

Step 5: Confirm the correct answer. Based on the analysis, the correct description is that both GAAP and IFRS require lessees to recognize most leases on the balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability. This reflects the current practice under ASC 842 and IFRS 16.