Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Health care organizations financial statements are the key tools to show the economic stability of an organization and guide leadership in making informed decisions. The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is basic assumptions, and principles of accounting to determine the financial position of an organization. These principles offer consistency across health care organizations, and businesses maintaining track of the organizations fiscal

ethical standards and proper reporting practices. Financial practices and ethical finance concerns are important to the success of any organization, particularly within the health care industry. The four elements of financial management, generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP), and general financial ethics standards are part of ensuring fair and accurate financial reporting from health care organizations. Examining examples of ethical standards of conduct and reporting standards helps to understand

Basic Accounting Concepts and Business Structures Shannon Goshert ACC 537 July 25, 2010 Angela Rose Abstract Basic accounting concepts and business structures go hand-in-hand. Usually the business structure will determine the type of accounting concepts it will use. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are needed for effective accounting information. Basic Accounting Concepts and Business Structures Basic accounting concepts and business structures are important to a business’s

Accounting Principles i Running head: GENERAL ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES General Accepted Accounting Principles Accounting Principles ii Abstract My paper is about the GAAP (General Acceptance of Accounting Principles) which were created by the Accounting Principles Board (APB). The board was created by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in 1959. APB issued 31 Opinions from 1959 to 1973 and those Opinions created GAAP. I think GAAP is interesting

how it begins. Financial Management is the key essential in an organization when you plan financially. Financial Management is the building blocks for all accounting records and business transactions that occur. We cannot forget that decisions are based on the organizations fiscal objectives others are based on general accounting principles. So to better understand you must ask the question of “Is the financial management of the organization strong and how is the financial reporting records validity”

Four Accounting Principles Sharon Wallace American Intercontinental University Accounting Principles 2012 Four Accounting Principles ABSTRACT Accounting principles used by Wal-Mart and the core function of its departments. Wal-Mart’s strength and weaknesses will be listed. Wal-Mart’s last two years of accounting statements are also present. FOUR ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

Executive summary This paper provides detailed information about the aspect or revenue recognition as compared to the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Financial Reporting Standards as the standards that are used in accounting (Ammons 45). The diverse differences that exist when either of the standards is used can be clearly noted as the paper illustrated the major variations in applications. Financial statements made using the right standards and procedure such as US

Jocelyn: What is the FASB? The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is a non-profit association that designs and updates the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAPs). These rigorous accounting principles are used in the private sector during the preparation of mandatory financial reports that are given to shareholders, the public or government agencies. How Did the FASB Originate? The Financial Accounting Standards Board was established in 1973 by the Securities and Exchange Commission

The FASB process includes five steps to develop generally accepted accounting principles. The first step involves meeting and issuing a discussion memorandum. “A discussion memorandum is a document intended to encourage discussion and debate amongst accounting and financial professionals in regards to a current issue relating to the accounting industry” (“Discussion Memorandum”, n.d.). These are the ideas that will harm or benefit accountants. Next, they will obtain responses to this memorandum.

GAAP vs. IFRS Standards GAAP generally accepted accounting principle The Financial Accounting Standard Board issues GAAP, which focus on the practices of US companies. GAAP is known as the common set of rules, standards and procedures for accounting used in financial reporting. “GAAP is the combination of authoritative standards (set by policy boards) and the commonly accepted ways of recording and reporting accounting information” (Investopedia.com, 2003). Companies follow GAAP rules to clarify