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The Wiley GAAP Guide is the preferred GAAP source for more than 15,000 accountants each year. This massive volume is designed to cover all of GAAP, and is supported by hundreds of examples, flowcharts, and forms. It cross-references the source accounting standards, so that you can research questions in further detail. As noted below under "Contents" the book covers all GAAP subjects, ranging from the financial statements to revenue recognition, assets, liabilities, and equity. It also addresses such special accounting situations as business combinations, leases, income taxes, and foreign currency transactions. If you are running a public company, it also contains chapters for you - segment reporting and earnings per share. A hefty chapter also addresses GAAP that is specific to certain industries.

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Contents

1 Researching GAAP Matters
2 Statement of Financial Position
3 Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
4 Statement of Cash Flows
5 Accounting Policies, Changes, and Restatements
6 Fair Value
7 Cash, Receivables, and Prepaid Expenses
8 Short-Term Investments and Financial Instruments
9 Inventory
10 Revenue Recognition
11 Long-Lived Assets
12 Long-Term Investments
13 Business Combinations and Consolidated Financial Statements
14 Current Liabilities and Contingencies
15 Long-Term Liabilities
16 Leases
17 Income Taxes
18 Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits
19 Stockholders' Equity
20 Earnings per Share
21 Interim Reporting
22 Segment Reporting
23 Foreign Currency
24 Personal Financial Statements
25 Specialized Industry GAAP

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