Differences between IFRS and Us GAAPs in approach to valuation
US GAAPs do not permit revaluation of assets to fair values. It is founded on the assumption that the business is a going concern and has no intention to sell its assets. On the other hand, IFRS allow revaluation of assets to fair value, of assets that require revaluation on a regular basis. US GAAPs allows valuation of inventory using both LIFO and FIFO methods. This is unlike IFRS, which prohibits valuation of inventory costs using the LIFO method. The argument is that LIFO method overstates the value of closing stock thereby reducing the tax expense for the firm. Continue reading...