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

ThomsonReuters

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. Accounts receivable are considered current assets and are listed on the balance sheet. Is billing AP or AR?

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NetSuite for Government Helps State and Local Agencies Move to the Cloud for Better Efficiency

CPA Practice

With built-in industry-specific functionality, such as Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) reporting, organizations can reduce manual work to refocus staff on higher value opportunities that better serve their communities. “No

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Attention, Soon-to-be-Accountants: Governments Need You

CPA Practice

Smaller jurisdictions are therefore often engaging regional or local accounting firms to perform their independent audits. So there is a skills shortage as well as an economic disincentive. As with most supply chain problems, the solution is more complicated than just turning on a switch.