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What are General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are a set of rules for how companies should report their financial information. Created by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the U.S.
GAAP ensures financial statements are consistent, clear, and comparable. These rules include the accrual basis of accounting. Accrual accounting records income and expenses at the time they occur. GAAP includes rules for recording revenue, organizing items on the balance sheet, and determining important information.
Public companies must follow GAAP, and many private companies and non-profits do too.
What are CPA prepared financial statements?
A CPA-prepared financial statement is a document that a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) has either prepared, reviewed, or audited. CPAs are highly skilled professionals who specialize in accounting and financial services. They can help businesses by creating financial statements, and their involvement can vary. Depending on how involved the CPA is, the financial statement can provide different levels of confidence.
There are three main levels of CPA involvement. First, in a compilation, the CPA organizes the financial information provided by the business without verifying its accuracy. This offers a basic level of assurance. Second, in a review, the CPA performs some checks and asks questions providing a moderate level of assurance. Finally, in an audit, the CPA thoroughly examines the financial records. This offer the highest level of assurance that everything is accurate and follows the rules. Each level helps businesses and stakeholders make informed decisions based on the financial statements.
What is the difference between clean-up accounting and catch-up accounting?
Catch-Up Accounting:
Catch-up accounting is when you update financial records that have fallen behind. Imagine not doing your homework for a while and then having to catch up on all of it at once. In business, this means going back to record every transaction that was missed.
The goal is to make sure all the numbers are up to date, so you know exactly how much money came in and went out. This helps businesses see a clear picture of their finances.
Clean-Up Accounting:
Clean-up accounting is like tidying up your room. It’s about fixing mistakes and organizing everything so it’s neat and accurate. Instead of just catching up on missed entries, you look at your current records and make sure everything is correct.
You correct errors, reclassify transactions, and ensure all accounts balance perfectly. This process is important for businesses to have reliable records.
Timely Financials.
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