ccount for the exchange of non-monetary assets on the basis of the book value of the asset given up or the fair value of the asset received.   Under IFRS, all gains on non-monetary exchanges are recognized, regardless of whether the transaction has commercial substance or not.

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Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false.

  

Companies account for the exchange of non-monetary assets on the basis of the book value of the asset given up or the fair value of the asset received.  

Under IFRS, all gains on non-monetary exchanges are recognized, regardless of whether the transaction has commercial substance or not.  

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