Multiple Choice
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) require that financial information possess which of the following characteristics?
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15. GAAP vs IFRS
GAAP vs. IFRS: Introduction
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What does GAAP stand for?
A
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
B
Global Accounting and Auditing Practices
C
Governmental Accounting and Auditing Policies
D
General Agreement on Accounting Procedures
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Understand that GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which are a set of rules and standards used in financial accounting to ensure consistency, reliability, and comparability of financial statements.
Recognize that GAAP is primarily used in the United States and is established by authoritative bodies such as the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
Differentiate GAAP from other options provided in the question, such as 'Global Accounting and Auditing Practices,' which is not a recognized standard, and 'Governmental Accounting and Auditing Policies,' which pertains to specific government-related accounting practices.
Eliminate 'General Agreement on Accounting Procedures,' as it is not an official term or standard in financial accounting.
Conclude that the correct answer is 'Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,' as it aligns with the established framework for financial reporting in the U.S.
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