A practical readable guide that provides insightful and clear explanations for CPAs and financial services professionals on key areas of daily accounting practice. It explores dozens of important accounting and finance issues from IRS practice to equity strategies; from budgeting to depreciation; from e-commerce to expert witness testimony.
The Desk Book offers straightforward discussion of significant developments that help the accountant understand and apply relevant accounting principles, legal requirements and tax rules. It discusses important pronouncements from the FASB, GASB and the IASB, along with updated information on PCAOB activities. This handy guide examines the financial reporting presentation requirements and required disclosures and reviews and updates the reader on specialized accounting topics needed for the proper treatment of a transaction.
FINANCIAL REPORTING
Chapter 1: Principles of Financial Statements, Disclosure, Analysis and Interpretation
Chapter 2: Revenue and Expenses
Chapter 3: Stockholders' Equity
Chapter 4: Statement of Cash Flows
Chapter 5: Segment Reporting
STANDARDS
Chapter 6: Actions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board
Chapter 7: Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities
Chapter 8: Governmental Accounting
Chapter 9: Governmental Fund Accounting
Chapter 10: Not-for-Profit or Exempt Organizations
Chapter 11: International Standards: Accounting
Chapter 12: International Standards: Auditing, Ethics, Public Sector
ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES
Chapter 13: Cost Accounting
Chapter 14: Budgeting for Profit Planning and Budgetary Control
Chapter 15: Change in Accounting Methods and Consideration of Accounting Periods
Chapter 16: Auditor Independence and the Audit Committee
Chapter 17: Taxpayer Rights
NICHE TOPICS
Chapter 18: Practice Before the IRS and the Power of Attorney
Chapter 19: Internet Accounting
Chapter 20: E-Commerce and E-Communication
Chapter 21: Insurance Accounting
Chapter 22: Expert Witness
Chapter 23: Keep It Honest and Profitable
SEC ACCOUNTING & OVERSIGHT
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Authors: Lois Ruffner Plank, Donald Morris, Bryan R. Plank and Christie Plank Ciraulo
A practical readable guide that provides insightful and clear explanations for CPAs and financial services professionals on key areas of daily accounting practice. It explores dozens of important accounting and finance issues from IRS practice to equity strategies; from budgeting to depreciation; from e-commerce to expert witness testimony.
The Desk Book offers straightforward discussion of significant developments that help the accountant understand and apply relevant accounting principles, legal requirements and tax rules. It discusses important pronouncements from the FASB, GASB and the IASB, along with updated information on PCAOB activities. This handy guide examines the financial reporting presentation requirements and required disclosures and reviews and updates the reader on specialized accounting topics needed for the proper treatment of a transaction.
FINANCIAL REPORTING | ||
Chapter 1: | Principles of Financial Statements, Disclosure, Analysis and Interpretation | |
Chapter 2: | Revenue and Expenses | |
Chapter 3: | Stockholders' Equity | |
Chapter 4: | Statement of Cash Flows | |
Chapter 5: | Segment Reporting | |
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STANDARDS | |
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Chapter 6: | Actions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board | |
Chapter 7: | Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities | |
Chapter 8: | Governmental Accounting | |
Chapter 9: | Governmental Fund Accounting | |
Chapter 10: | Not-for-Profit or Exempt Organizations | |
Chapter 11: | International Standards: Accounting | |
Chapter 12: | International Standards: Auditing, Ethics, Public Sector | |
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