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Who are some examples of people interested in financial statements for decision making purposes?
Stockholders, suppliers, banks, employees, government agencies, business owners, and other stakeholders.
What is financial accounting?
Financial accounting is a branch of accounting concerned with the summary, analysis and reporting of financial transactions related to a business.
What are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?
GAAP is the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction, including the standards, conventions, and rules that accountants follow in recording and summarizing financial statements.
What is International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)?
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Who governs financial accountancy?
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