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Financial vs Tax Accounting

SMBAccountant

One type of accounting that is well-known is tax accounting. According to Investopedia, tax accounting is “a structure of accounting methods focused on taxes rather than the appearance of public financial statements”. Tax accounting applies to individuals, businesses, and corporations.

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Construction Accounting Concepts You Can Benefit From Today

Randal DeHart

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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Unlocking the Value: The Essentials of Purchase Price Allocation

Withum

Obtaining a PPA is important for several reasons, particularly the following: Accurate Financial Reporting PPAs ensure that the financial statements of the acquiring company accurately reflect the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired in the business combination.

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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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ASC 842 Lease Accounting for Tenants and Landlords

Withum

For example, legal fees incurred to negotiate a lease are going to be incurred whether the lease is ultimately executed or not. With an accounting policy election, lease terms of 12 months or less can be excluded from these lease accounting standards. Under the new standards, these costs will be expensed as incurred.

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What Needs to Be Included in Your Nonprofit’s Balance Sheet (AKA Statement of Financial Position)

inDinero Accounting

Mission-based organizations in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) should prepare these financial statements: Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) provides a picture of the NFP’s assets and liabilities. The nonprofit term for the financial statement makes it explicit.

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What’s the Difference Between a Controller and a CFO?

Shay CPA

In other words, a good controller’s work is often very granular, getting into the details to ensure accuracy in your company’s financial statements on a daily basis. A controller will almost always be a certified public accountant (CPA). Long story short, a controller’s primary area of expertise is accounting.