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Which of the following is a function of the IFRS Interpretations Committee?

The IFRS Interpretations Committee provides guidance on newly identified accounting issues where divergent or unacceptable practice has developed in applying IFRS. It does not appoint auditors, fine companies for non-compliance, or issue auditing standards, as those tasks belong to other bodies.

  1. AProviding guidance on newly identified accounting issues where divergent or unacceptable practices have developedCorrect
  2. BAppointing the external auditors of listed companies
  3. CEnforcing compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards by fining companies
  4. DIssuing International Standards on Auditing

Explanation

The IFRS Interpretations Committee reviews widely applicable accounting issues that arise and where divergent or unacceptable practices exist, and it provides guidance (interpretations) on them. It does not appoint auditors, enforce compliance with fines, or issue auditing standards, which are matters for others.

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