sich (einander) annähern
English translation: to approach one another
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|  Selected response from: Ingeborg Gowans (X) Canada Local time: 14:21 | ||||||
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| 3 +6 | ...have taken steps towards harmonisation. |
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| 4 | convergence |
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| 2 +1 | countries A and B have taken steps to approach one another |
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| 3 | to approximate |
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| 3 | to draw closer / to come closer |
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| 3 | to align |
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| 3 | have begun to standardize |
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25 mins confidence: 
peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1countries A and B have taken steps to approach one another Explanation: so much depends on the context; just a first try ... |
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to approximate Explanation: But in the meanwhile the countries' systems have come to approximate one another. But in the meanwhile the countries have come to develop approximating systems. |
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to draw closer / to come closer Explanation: they are actually closer now than they were before in regards to their accounting systems. So "are closer now than before" could also work. more literal: or: have come/drawn closer in terms of their accounting systems http://www.dawn.com/2002/12/16/top3.htm help the two countries come closer -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 6 hrs (2007-03-17 02:58:47 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- further suggestion - the two countries have come closer to finding a common accounting system (accounting standard) http://siteresources.worldbank.org/NEWS/Resources/Harm-RomeD... The OECD-DAC and MDBs have requested the International Federation of Accountants to consult broadly with donors and developing countries and prepare an accounting standard for development assistance by 2004, and we look forward to the outcome of this effort. http://dom.semi.org/web/winitiatives.nsf/611dc50ffb7c616b882... The FASB has cited conformity with international standards as being a major reason to eliminate pooling and reduce the goodwill amortization period. The FASB has stated that it would like the United States to move closer to international accounting standards, such as those in use by Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC). The first question that arises is whether the United States should change its accounting system simply to be closer to foreign accounting systems. Each country has adopted accounting standards based upon its national business practices, market conditions, and tax and securities laws. http://www.isis-online.org/publications/dprk/biaggiopaper.pd... common accounting system bilateral agreement http://www.sunsonline.org/trade/process/followup/1998/031301... bilateral agreements accounting rates -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 hrs (2007-03-17 03:48:51 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- also - the countries (countries' accounting systems) have moved closer together http://www.echeat.com/essay.php?t=26973 Conclusion In conclusion Chinese financial reporting has been transformed mainly through economic reforms but the state still seems to process influence over the country. Chinese accounting regulations are reasonably close to USA and IAS and continue to become even closer. Despite UK accounting system is moving closer to US GAAP and IAS, she still wants the true and fair concept to remain valid. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 hrs (2007-03-17 03:50:38 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- http://nyjtimes.com/cover/03-14-06/EgyptAndNATO-ADialogue.ht... have moved closer together -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 hrs (2007-03-17 03:59:49 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- .. have moved closer together -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 hrs (2007-03-17 04:03:58 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- ...have moved closer (to a common accounting system) |
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convergence Explanation: IMO an even more popular term than Andrew's harmonization. Just try Googling it with "accounting systems" ... SEC Welcomes Plans of U.S., International Standard Setters for Convergence of Accounting Systems http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2006-27.htm (straight from the US Securities and Exchange Commission!) Convergence of accounting standards by 2005 is anything but a sure thing, thanks to opposition by Europe's banking sector. https://financialcryptography.com/mt/archives/cat_accounting... |
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1 day 21 hrs confidence:
to align Explanation: The countries A and B have aligned the xy-systems, in spite of their differences on an international level. |
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2 days 15 hrs confidence:
have begun to standardize Explanation: The countries A and B have begun to standardize their accounting systems |
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2 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +6
peer agreement (net): +6| ...haben sich inzwischen angenähert. ...have taken steps towards harmonisation. Explanation: to harmonise (one's/their approach to...) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2007-03-16 23:28:45 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- http://tinyurl.com/22x659 -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 4 days (2007-03-21 12:36:06 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- The principle underpinning KudoZ is that the best translation, both for the given context and for the glossary, should be selected. When closing questions, askers are prompted to select the 'most helpful' answer. This may or may not be the closest to the version finally used. Answerers can only go on the information given. Peer agrees can be a good guide to the relative merits of answers provided. |
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