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Understanding Cash vs. Accrual Accounting

Withum

Moreover, cash basis accounting is not compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). GAAP mandates the use of accrual accounting, meaning businesses relying solely on cash basis accounting may face compliance issues.

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Financial Audit Preparation Steps: Expert Tips for An External Audit Process 

Withum

Focus on GAAP Compliance Review your accounting policies to ensure they align with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Build a timeline that aligns with your reporting deadlines. Let’s Chat The post Financial Audit Preparation Steps: Expert Tips for An External Audit Process appeared first on Withum.

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Case Study: Enhancing Financial Processes for Growth and Audit Readiness

Withum

Revenue recognition guidance: Withum guided the client on how revenue should be recognized under their new usage-based billing model, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Cash flow reporting: The client requested a detailed statement of cash flows, including consolidated reports for their U.S.

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Top 6 Benefits of Outsourcing Accounting Services for Your Business in 2025

Analytix Finance & Accounting

Accounting System Implementation Services As your business grows, you’ll likely use multiple software systems for various functions like sales, inventory, payroll, and project management.

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Emerging Company M&A: Pre-Sale Accounting Best Practices for Buyers and Sellers

CPA Practice

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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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #7 Accounting for Fixed Price vs Cost Contracts

SMBAccountant

This requires a detailed job costing within an accounting system for which many contractors are not prepared. These oversight bodies are not typically concerned with a contractor’s accounting system during a phase I award because of the fixed price. This type of contract requires detailed tracking of costs.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition – Issue #3 Policies and Procedures

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Accounting policies and procedures can reach into almost every department, area, or responsibility, so they need to be communicated and monitored often. If there is ever an audit by DCAA of the accounting system or any portion of it, the policies and procedures will be reviewed.