There are numerous differences between U.S. corporate financial statements and foreign corporate financial statements.

For example, U.S. companies present goodwill as an asset on the balance sheet, and goodwill is reviewed annually to determine if there is a need to write down the value (impairment), while Japanese corporations amortize goodwill over its estimated life, and in Germany, goodwill is often subtracted from shareholders' equity on the purchaser's books.

Identify 4 specific accounting transactions or financial reportings that are handled differently under IFRS versus GAAP.

Explain which treatment in each transaction you feel is the better approach. Provide your reasons for each.

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