Which of the following statements concerning IFRS and U.S. GAAP is true?
A) IFRS permits revaluation of all intangible assets whereas U.S. GAAP prohibits revaluation of intangible assets.
B) Gains on exchange of assets when the exchange has commercial substance are recognized under both IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
C) Changes in depreciation method under IFRS are reported in current and future periods under U.S. GAAP such changes are treated as prior period adjustments.
D) All of the choices are true regarding IFRS and U.S. GAAP.

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Gains on exchange of assets when the exchange has commercial substance are recognized under both IFRS and U.S. GAAP. The other statements are false. IFRS only permits revaluation of certain intangible assets (such as trademarks), while U.S. GAAP prohibits revaluation of all intangible assets. Also, changes in depreciation method under IFRS are reported retrospectively, while under U.S. GAAP such changes are treated as a change in accounting estimate and are reported prospectively.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning IFRS and U