differences in elements in the IASB and FASB conceptual frameworks are as follow
The framework of IASB has broader purpose than framework of FASB.
The purpose for assisting IASB in the developing or accounting standards revising is one, but not only that, purpose of framework. The framework of IASB also has other purposes, like including assisting preparers, users of financial statements and auditors. THe conceptual framework FASB places less emphasis on the other purposes.
This difference in both framework purpose couls also be reflected in difference in status of frameworks.
The framework IASB resides at the higher level in GAAP hierarchy than what does FASB framework in the US GAAP hierarchy.
For those entities which preparing financial statements under the IFRS, management is expressly required for consideration of the IASB framework if no standard or interpretation is specifically applicable
Under the U.S. GAAP, FASB Concepts Statements is to be ranked no higher than the accounting textbooks, art and handbooks.