IFRS
Under GAAP, the accrual system of accounting is used by investors and banks for financial statements. True or False?
Typically, every country can have their own set of accounting standards used for private enterprises. However, the three major accounting standards recognized globally are US GAAP, Canadian GAAP (although Canada is switching to IFRS effective January 1st, 2011), and IFRS (which is used by most countries in the world now, excluding USA, which uses US GAAP). *GAAP = Generally Accepted Accounting Principles **IFRS = International Financial Reporting Standards
Accrual accounting is required in situations where financial statements must comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), such as for publicly traded companies. Additionally, businesses that extend credit to customers or have long-term contracts must use accrual accounting to accurately match revenues with the expenses incurred to generate them, ensuring a more realistic view of financial performance and position.
Under GAAP, the accrual system of accounting is used by investors and banks for financial statements. True or False?
yes
Under GAAP, the accrual system of accounting is used by investors and banks for financial statements. True or False?
Typically, every country can have their own set of accounting standards used for private enterprises. However, the three major accounting standards recognized globally are US GAAP, Canadian GAAP (although Canada is switching to IFRS effective January 1st, 2011), and IFRS (which is used by most countries in the world now, excluding USA, which uses US GAAP). *GAAP = Generally Accepted Accounting Principles **IFRS = International Financial Reporting Standards
Under GAAP, the accrual system of accounting is used by investors and banks for financial statements. True or False?
yes
yes
Yes. IN the US non profits are expected to follow GAAP accounting rules. In Europe and expanding to most other parts of the developed world, companies are using IFRS.
There are several costing items that has change in the adoption of IFRS, for in GAAP the stock valuation or material pricing adopted is LIFO and FIFO but in IFRS only FIFO is adopted etc
Global GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) refers to a set of accounting standards and principles used internationally to guide financial reporting. It provides a framework for companies to report their financial performance in a consistent and comparable manner across different countries. Examples of global GAAP include International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Quick Version - The Cash Basis of accounting reports only transactions that have been completed in the current reporting period - or - what has "hit" the checking account (assuming all funds are deposited and disbursed only from that account) - The Accrual Basis of accounting reports all transactions that the entity has entered into and includes the asset, liability, income and expense related them. Also, the Cash Basis of accounting is considered OCBOA (Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting ~ Other than GAAP) and the Accrual Basis (when implemented properly and fully) is considered GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). EDIT - The Accrual Basis is more desirable from a user's standpoint as it includes transactions that may exist and were completed after the report dates that were initiated prior to the report date. It is generally more complete and mopre reliable than the cash basis - however that does assume that the person preparing the statements has expertise of, not simplay a cursory working knowledge of, GAAP and the accrual basis. For example, a set of financial statements printed out of Quickbooks are not necessarily GAAP compliant (or correct) although they may appear to be at first glance or to a lay-person. =================== One can make journal entries in QuickBooks. If accruals are not entered that does not mean the system not GAAP compliant. It means the accountants are lazy. BSBA/MBA 25 years financial management experience
advantage modified accrual accounting in government
Yes, banks and investors use the accrual system under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to assess a company's financial performance. This system recognizes revenue when it is earned and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash transactions occur. This approach provides a more accurate picture of a company's financial health, enabling better decision-making for lending and investment purposes. Consequently, accrual accounting is essential for financial reporting and analysis in the banking and investment sectors.
True. Under the Cash Basis for Accounting only transactions that involve the movement of cash are recorded. In Accrual Accounting (GAAP) you would record transactions once an economic event has taken place (e.g., supplier invoice received = expense, customer invoice prepared = revenue).