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FASB Looks to Add New Rules on Accounting For Government Grants by Businesses

CPA Practice

A new proposal that would establish authoritative guidance on the accounting for government grants received by businesses was issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on Nov. When applying that guidance by analogy, business entities may not apply all of that guidance,” the FASB said in its proposal.

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GASB gives guidance on pronouncements

Accounting Today

EDT 1 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The Governmental Accounting Standards Board issued questions and answers to help explain certain pronouncements to stakeholders. All rights reserved. Courtesy of GASB Implementation Guide No.

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Grant Thornton Appoints New Leaders to Audit Quality & Risk Leadership Team

CPA Practice

In this role, Decker will be responsible for leading the firm’s various professional practices, including Accounting Principles, Independence, SEC Regulatory Matters and the Professional Practice Director group. Decker received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business management from Salisbury University.

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Why Should Skagit County Businesses Care About FASB and GAAP?

SkagitCountyTaxServices

Though it’s not the main thing I’ll be writing about today, I did want to point out this economic elephant in the room for my Mount Vernon business owner readers and clients, and not just speed on by and into my accounting geekery. It was started some 50 years ago as a successor to the Accounting Principles Board.

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What is Managerial Accounting and How Does it Differ from Financial Accounting?

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When starting a business, all the paperwork and accounting may seem daunting. No matter how large or small your business is, managerial accounting will help you gain profit. This type of accounting aims mainly at forecasting and long-term business decisions and is used to ensure your company’s financial health. Contents: 1.

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GAAP: What It Is and Why Your Investors Expect It

inDinero Accounting

Accrual Accounting is a vital component of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Understanding the principles of GAAP accrual accounting can be challenging and daunting; however, with the right guidance, it can be achieved. What are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

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What Is ASC 606, and How Will It Impact My Company?

inDinero Tax Tips

For an executive or business owner, keeping up to date with accounting regulations is low on the to-do list. However, you should make an exception for “Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606: Revenue from Contracts with Customer” often referred to as ‘ASC 606’ or ‘FASB ASC 606’ What Is ASC 606?