CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The SEC said it found UPS violated accounting and disclosure controls required by federal law, failing to follow generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, in valuing “one of its worst performing businesses.” In the settlement, UPS did not admit or deny the SEC’s allegations.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 5, 2025

Whether through the Mastery Minute exercises, where students work through actual problems accountants face, or through refining their communication skills to clearly express financial concepts in a way that makes sense to nonaccountants, this program broadens the students horizons.

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Shay CPA

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

based companies, that means adhering to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). As a startup, aligning with GAAP usually means starting with accrual-based accounting. This means recognizing revenue as you actually earn it, rather than as customers pay it.

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Shay CPA

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Simplifying revenue recognition Per the accounting principle of revenue recognition, you only record revenue on your books when youve actually earned that money, not when the sum is paid. If, for example, a customer pays for a year-long subscription in February, you dont record the full amount they paid on your books for February.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 17, 2025

Differences between accounting advisory services and business consulting services Accounting advisory services focus on helping clients make informed financial decisions by offering guidance on tax planning, compliance, financial reporting, and entity structuring.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In 2022, the FASB issued an invitation to comment, Accounting for Government Grants by Business Entities—Potential Incorporation of IAS 20 , Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance, into Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Government

IgniteSpot

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

When I first got involved with the ProAdvisor Academy , I saw an opportunity to help shape a program that could fill a gap I’ve noticed for years: the need for education that truly integrates accounting principles with real-life, hands-on experiences using software.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Financial reporting data has become extremely structured and repeatable across all enterprises because it’s guided by the standards set out through generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which are governed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Everybody measures the same things, in the same way.

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Analytix Finance & Accounting

JUNE 24, 2025

They can design an integrated technology ecosystem that reduces manual data entry, minimizes errors, and provides real-time financial visibility.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 1, 2025

Some best practices include the following: Make sure your books are GAAP-compliant When conducting due diligence on a prospective target, the most sophisticated investors or buyers will often insist that the books and records be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

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inDinero Tax Tips

JANUARY 1, 2025

Accountants operate on a higher level. Theyre well-versed in GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), help navigate differences between cash and accrual accounting, and help startups design equity structures. They prepare financial statements, handle tax filing, and help businesses strategize for the future.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 23, 2025

EDT 1 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The Governmental Accounting Standards Board issued questions and answers to help explain certain pronouncements to stakeholders.

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Accounting Today

JULY 7, 2025

To avoid these worst-case scenarios, its essential to build AI agents on domain-specific large language models grounded firmly in accounting standards, regulations and best practices, making it especially important to choose vendors with extensive, broad accounting expertise.

Technology

Anders CPA

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) may be useful for law firms with high amounts of debt, a sort of GAAP Light is more appropriate for most firms. Track your financials on the accrual basis then convert to cash so they can be compared and monitored year over year. The reliability of your financial statements is key.

Non-Profits

CPA Practice

JUNE 19, 2025

He is also knowledgeable in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and SEC rules and regulations. Based in Denver, Nocco brings more than 25 years of experience in financial analysis and reporting, auditing, internal control policies and procedures, and strategic planning.

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MyIRSRelief

JULY 4, 2025

Business Audit Defense: Specialized Considerations Business audits present unique challenges and opportunities that require specialized knowledge of business tax law, accounting principles, and operational considerations.

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Going Concern

JUNE 26, 2025

generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), and professional ethics. These courses related to a variety of topics, including U.S. auditing standards, U.S.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The exposure draft describes the date the financial statements are available to be issued as the date at which: The financial statements are complete in a form and format that complies with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and All approvals necessary for issuance have been obtained.

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Withum

JANUARY 29, 2025

Then, there are the ground rules that these statements follow, called GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles), and a report of an independent accounting firm to provide assurance that the statements are pretty much “OK” under the GAAP rules.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 19, 2024

The unpredictable nature of digital assets stands out as both a defining characteristic and a significant challenge for investors and accounting professionals alike.

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inDinero Accounting

JANUARY 22, 2024

Table of Contents Deferred Revenue Accounting Principles Why Use Deferred Revenue Reporting Over Cash Accounting? We’ll handle the accounting details so you can focus on what you do best. Our cash vs. accrual accounting article covers the topic in-depth, but here’s a quick refresher.

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RogerRossmeisl

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), licensing rights to or joint venturing with a third party, and litigating asset infringement or breach claims. Owners of intangibles need to know the value of these assets in various situations. The value of intangibles also can be important in matters such as divorce settlements and.

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RogerRossmeisl

APRIL 10, 2023

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), fair value is “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.” Eyes on GAAP The terms “fair value” and “fair market value” are sometimes used interchangeably.

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RogerRossmeisl

JANUARY 26, 2022

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), assets are recorded at historic cost. Book value vs. fair market value Amounts reported on a company’s balance sheet for its assets and liabilities may not reflect their fair market value to a potential buyer or seller. One reason is that, under U.S.

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RogerRossmeisl

MAY 5, 2023

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), assets are recorded at the lower of cost or market value. So, adjustments may be needed to align an item’s book value with its fair market value. For example, receivables may need to be adjusted for bad debts.

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RogerRossmeisl

JULY 17, 2022

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), assets are recorded at historic cost. There are three key reasons that book value may not reflect fair market value to a hypothetical buyer or seller: 1. Use of historic cost. Over time, historic cost may understate market value for appreciable assets, such.

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SMBAccountant

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Many small business government contractors are exempt from complying with cost accounting standards (CAS) and defined by the code of federal regulations (CFR). However, compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required. What exactly is GAAP?

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SMBAccountant

OCTOBER 7, 2020

While all accountant’s should have general knowledge of accounting principles, not all accountant’s understand the FAR requirements or why a small business would need to abide by such stringent regulations.

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Snyder

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

What are basic accounting principles? What is accounting software? Basic accounting and its secrets. The Fantastic Four of accounting. Accounting principles: Why are they so important for any business? Basic accounting principles. Accrual principle. Basic accounting principles.

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RogerRossmeisl

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

To comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and preserve your company’s reputation, you must prevent such activities on your watch. Early revenue recognition, which distorts profits and can artificially boost a business’s financial profile, is popular among financial statement fraud perpetrators.

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SMBAccountant

AUGUST 12, 2020

Many of these policies are based on other requirements, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Since these policies are viewed and the company’s own rules, it is exceptionally egregious to be non-compliant.

Government

SMBAccountant

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The benefits of following GAAP for Small Business: Many small business owners shy away from anything associated with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (otherwise known as GAAP) thinking they apply only to large publicly held organizations. This thinking is far from true, however.

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GrowthForceBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways The Benefits of Cost Accounting: The primary benefits of cost accounting include maximized profits, reduced costs, optimized pricing, stronger profit margins, revenue generation. Understanding the Cost Accounting Methods: A variety of different methods exist within the cost accounting principles.

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SMBAccountant

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Whether it's deciphering the financial implications of contract sections, managing cash flow effectively, or ensuring that all financial reporting aligns with both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and specific contractual obligations, a professional accounting partner can provide the necessary guidance and support.

Government

GrowthForceBlog

MARCH 30, 2021

7 min read. You know the drill- as a small business owner, you find yourself constantly juggling responsibilities (with what seems like no end in sight). It’s not uncommon to find yourself knee-deep in your back office, tackling different financial issues that have been thrown onto your plate.

accounting principles

Randal DeHart

JUNE 16, 2023

But with so many accounting principles and practices, it can be challenging to know where to start. This guide will break down the essential accounting principles that every small business owner should know. Why Are Accounting Principles Important for Construction Businesses? That's where we come in!

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SMBAccountant

JANUARY 4, 2023

New rules are going into effect for lease accounting which may change how small businesses who follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) think about and reporting leases. Under the old rules, financial reporting requirements were determined based on whether a contract was considered a capital or operating lease.

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