The ultimate accountants' reference including GAAP, IRS & SEC regulations, leases, and more - Bragg, Steven M. (John Wiley, 2005)
Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS; About the Author; About the Author; Acknowledgments; Acknowledgments; Preface; Preface; 1 Introduction; 1 Introduction; 2 The Role of Accounting; 2 The Role of Accounting; 3 The Corporate Structure; 3 The Corporate Structure; 4 Standard-Setting Organizations; 4 Standard-Setting Organizations; 5 Accounting Standards; 5 Accounting Standards; 6 The Securities and Exchange Commission; 6 The Securities and Exchange Commission; 7 Laws Impacting Accounting; 7 Laws Impacting Accounting; 8 The Balance Sheet and Statement of Stockholders' Equity
This practical book covers accounting regulations for all aspects of the financial statements, accounting management reports, and management of the accounting department including best practices, control systems, and the fast close. It also addresses financing options, pension plans, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation topics