Question

Presented below are four statements which you are to identify as true or false.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. True.

2. False.

3. True.

4. False.

Explanation:

GAAP is an acronym for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. It comprises of the accounting standard, procedures and principles used by public institutions in the United States of America. The GAAP is issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

GAAP includes each of the following pronouncements:

• Statements of Financial Accounting Standards.

• Accounting Research Bulletins.

• Accounting Principles Board Opinions.

For external reporting purposes, US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) allows companies to use only the traditional format of the income statement.

When accountants prepare and compile financial statements for public firms, it must be in line with United States of America, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Also, the financial accounting standards board (FASB) is a private, non-profit organization saddled with the responsibility of establishing and maintaining standard financial accounting and reporting for general guidance of individuals such as investors, issuers and auditors.

Additionally, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reviews registration statements of bond issuers, investment advisers etc, to ensure they comply with current laws and regulations.

1. True: GAAP is the term used to indicate the whole body of FASB authoritative literature.

2. False: Any company claiming compliance with GAAP must comply with most standards and interpretations but does not have to follow the disclosure requirements. All companies are required to follow the disclosure requirements at all times.

3. True: The primary governmental body that has influence over the FASB is the SEC.

4. False: The FASB has a government mandate and therefore does not have to follow due process in issuing a standard. FASB has to follow due process all the time in issuing standards.