Discuss the pros and cons of each approach.

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Subject: Accounting

IFRS has strict rules that if a liability is a current liability at the end of the accounting period then it is a current liability on the balance sheet. GAAP gives more leeway in that if a company has the ability and the positive intent to refinance a current liability then it can list it as a long term liability.

Discuss the pros and cons of each approach. Choose the method you think is preferable and justify your choice.