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Accounts payable vs. accounts receivable: What are the differences?

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Additionally, crediting accounts receivable by $250,000 means a decrease in the accounts receivable by the same amount. GAAP for accounts payable and receivable The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are a set of rules specific to the United States that are designed to provide oversight for accounting practices.

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California CPAs Call For Crypto Accounting Clarity

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Certified Professional Accountants (CPAs) in California are calling on an industry watchdog to clarify standards for cryptocurrency accounting, with expectations that corporations will increase their use of cryptocurrencies moving forward.

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Pulling Back The Curtain On Corporate Finance Reports

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Corporate accounting standards are changing, with the Financial Accounting Standards Board adopting new standards in ways companies report on leases, hedging and other financial activity.

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