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GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, is a set of standards for preparing financial statements to ensure consistency and transparency. Its key principles include regularity, consistency, sincerity, and full disclosure, which help protect stakeholders' interests and enhance the reliability of financial information. GAAP is primarily used in the United States, while IFRS is the international standard, with both aiming for transparency but differing in guidelines.

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GAAP Learning Material

GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, is a set of standards for preparing financial statements to ensure consistency and transparency. Its key principles include regularity, consistency, sincerity, and full disclosure, which help protect stakeholders' interests and enhance the reliability of financial information. GAAP is primarily used in the United States, while IFRS is the international standard, with both aiming for transparency but differing in guidelines.

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Learning Material: GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

What is GAAP?

GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. These are a set of rules and standards
used in the preparation of financial statements to ensure consistency, transparency, and
comparability.

Purpose of GAAP

- Promote consistency and comparability in financial reporting.


- Enhance reliability and accuracy of financial information.
- Protect the interests of investors, creditors, and other stakeholders.

Key Principles of GAAP

1) Principle of Regularity: Follow GAAP rules consistently.

2) Principle of Consistency: Use the same accounting methods from period to period.

3) Principle of Sincerity: Present an accurate and honest picture of financial performance.

4) Principle of Permanence of Methods: Maintain consistent procedures for comparability.

5) Principle of Non-Compensation: Report all aspects fully without offsetting debts against assets.

6) Principle of Prudence: Use caution when making judgments.

7) Principle of Continuity: Assume the business will continue operating in the foreseeable future.

8) Principle of Periodicity: Report financial results in standard accounting periods.

9) Principle of Full Disclosure: Disclose all necessary information in financial statements.

10) Principle of Utmost Good Faith: Assume honesty in all transactions.


Importance of GAAP

- Builds trust among investors and stakeholders.


- Provides a framework for preparing financial reports.
- Helps in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensures fair presentation of a company's financial position.

GAAP vs. IFRS

- GAAP is mainly used in the United States.


- IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) is used internationally.
- Both aim to ensure transparency but differ in specific guidelines and treatments.

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