Tag: FASB

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

See Also: Accrual Based Accounting Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System MACRS 10 Q Asset History of Accounting Full Disclosure Principle Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Definition Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are a set of standards, guidelines, and regulations for financial accounting. Companies should follow GAAP rules when preparing financial statements. GAAP rules were established

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Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)

The Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) describes standards for professional accounting practices and procedures in the United States. Furthermore, it is published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The document lists standard rules and regulations – including many from GAAP – for preparing financial statements. In addition, the FASB intended for these standards to

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History of Accounting

See Also: History of Factoring Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) History of Accounting Below is the history of accounting timeline is a general overview of larger events which have all contributed to modern day accounting. It encompasses primitive accounting, with the

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Research and Development

Research and Development Definition Research and development (R&D) in business refers to activities geared towards new product development or current product improvement. It typically involves conceptualizing and designing new products and then tailoring them to meet the needs of the target market. R&D is often a line item on a company’s income statement. Technology and

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Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)

See Also: International Financial Reporting Standards Financial Ratios Financial Instruments Finance Derivatives Finance Beta Definition FASB Lease Accounting Changes Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is the organization that is responsible for both establishing and interpreting the standards of financial accounting and reporting practices in the U.S. One may know

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FASB Lease Accounting Changes

See Also: Capital Lease Agreement Lease Agreements FASB Lease Accounting Changes A change in accounting rules implemented by The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has led to FASB lease accounting changes. Furthermore, the proposed lease accounting changes will bring a large amount of debt onto the balance sheets of companies that have large operating lease

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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – AICPA

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Definition The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is a professional organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Furthermore, this organization is based in the United States. The organization dates back to 1887. The AICPA creates the CPA examination. Then, they grade the CPA examination. In addition, it

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Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Explained

See also: Does Your Management Team Understand the Financials? General Ledger Reconciliation and Analysis Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Explained When companies sell products to customers on credit, the customer receives the product and agrees to pay later. The customer’s obligation to pay later is recorded in accounts receivable on the balance

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Accounting Principles 5, 6, and 7

See Also: Accounting Principles 1, 2, and 3 Continuous Accounting: The New Age of Accounting Accounting Concepts Point of Sale (POS) Method Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Adjusting Entries Accumulated Amortization Accounting Principles 5, 6, and 7 Description Basic accounting principles are both generally held and regulated under Generally Accepted

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Accounting Principles 1, 2, and 3

See Also: Accounting Principles 5, 6, and 7 Continuous Accounting: The New Age of Accounting Accounting Principles 1, 2, and 3 Basic accounting principles are generally held and regulated under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) also provides rulings and general practices with regard to these accounting principles. Some of

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Accounting Concepts

See also: Accounting Principles Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Income Statement Balance Sheet Arm’s Length Transaction Materiality Contra Asset Account Basic Accounting Concepts There are several accounting concept applications as they apply to the financial statements and general practice of a company. Some of these may be relevant and required

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FASB Chief to Propose Accounting Rule Change

In this blog, we look at how the FASB Chief to propose accounting rule change will impact your business. FASB Chief to Propose Accounting Rule Change The Chairman of FASB is set to propose that bank regulators be allowed to make adjustments to the financial statements of banks in order to determine whether those banks

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