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GAAP: What It Is and Why Your Investors Expect It

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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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The Role Of An Accountant: A Guide To Today’s Accountant’s Roles, Duties, And Responsibilities

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Public accountant Public accounting involves working with various clients — businesses or individuals — as external consultants and being either a part of an accounting firm or working individually. Public accountants usually help with accounting records, financial statements, and tax filing.

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The Playbook for SaaS to Convert from Cash to Accrual

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You’re making the switch to improve your board meetings with investors, get through an annual financial statement audit, complete your series A financing, or for an IPO. Seeing the cash-in and cash-out every month is reassuring, but you’re making the change in accounting method because your company’s growth depends on it.