GAAP vs IFRS
"GAAP vs IFRS - Which one is better ….?? 1. Local vs. Global IFRS is used in more than 110 countries around the world, including the EU and many Asian countries. GAAP, on the other hand, is only used in the United States. 2. Rules vs. Principles GAAP tends to be more rules-based, while IFRS tends to be more principles-based. Under GAAP, companies may have industry-specific rules and guidelines to follow, while IFRS has principles that require judgment and interpretation to determine how they are to be applied in a given situation. 3. Inventory Methods Both GAAP and IFRS allow First In, First Out (FIFO), weighted-average cost, and specific identification methods for valuing inventories. However, GAAP also allows the Last In, First Out (LIFO) method, not allowed under IFRS. 4. Inventory Write-Down Reversals Both methods allow inventories to be written down to market value. However, if the market value later increases, only IFRS allows the earlier write-down to be reversed. Under GA...