Due Friday 21st October. Please use internet sources only so that I may verify information. Thank you! 1,000-1,200 words There are many differences with the measurement of assets between IFRS and U.S. GAAP. For each of the following topics, please describe how it would be handled with both sets of standards, and provide a minimum of 2 examples of issues surrounding the first time adoption of IFRS: Inventories (IAS 2) Expense recognition Restructuring Costs included in inventory Property, plant, and equipment (IAS 16) Cost elements Cost measurements Depreciation (component) Investments (IAS 40) Fair value model (FVM) versus cost model Borrowing costs (IAS 23) Intangible assets (IAS 38) .