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Some of the major differences between i-GAAP and U.S. GAAP are explained in detail.

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There are several major differences between I-GAAP and U.S GAAP.

I-GAAP assumes that the information provided is true and fair to the best of the companies knowledge, U.S GAAP does not.

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