Question

Two foreign companies want to trade shares of their stock on u.s. stock exchanges. one company follows ifrs but the other company does not. if the fasb changes an accounting standard for gaap, how will this affect each foreign company?

Answer 1

Answer;

-A foreign company that wants to have their shares traded on U.S. stock exchanges who uses accounting practices that comply with IFRS

Explanation;

Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is the primary accounting standard-setting body in the United States. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is a set of accounting standards that have substantial authoritative support and which guide accounting professionals.

-FASB goal is to provide leadership for public companies in establishing and improving the accounting methods used to prepare financial statements. The FASB has the authority to set, but not enforce, accounting standards. Enforcement falls under the jurisdiction of the SEC. The FASB takes recommendations from the SEC and the AIPA when devising or improving standards; however, it is not required to.