Wiley GAAP for Governments 2004

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2004
Author: Warren Ruppel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 478
Release: 2004-04-28
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 0471678171

A practical application guide to ensure governmental GAAP compliance In applying Governmental GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), state and local government officials face a potential maze of complexity. Wiley GAAP for Government 2004 addresses the latest material from the Government Accounting Standards Board and AICPA in straightforward language for practical application. Coverage includes much-needed analysis and clarification of statements, interpretations, and technical bulletins, as well as special consideration of school districts, public authorities, and individual pension plans. Written for use by practitioners, this book represents an up-to-date companion for implementing these new accounting pronouncements. Warren Ruppel is the assistant comptroller responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for one of the largest cities in the country.

Wiley GAAP 2004

Wiley GAAP 2004
Author: Patrick R. Delaney
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 1108
Release: 2003-09-09
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 9780471453925

An essential guide for all corporate and public accountants, CPA candidates, financial managers, and accounting students Wiley GAAP 2004 is a thorough study and analysis of all generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) set forth in the pronouncements of the FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) and its predecessor agencies. All pronouncements are explained with relevant terminology and practice-oriented real-world examples. Each chapter is composed of a discussion of perspectives and issue, sources of GAAP, and a definition of terms, concepts, rules, and examples. Patrick R. Delaney was the Arthur Andersen LLP Alumni Professor of Accountancy and Chair of the Department of Accountancy at Northern Illinois University. Barry J. Epstein is a partner in the Chicago-based firm Gleeson, Sklar, Sawyers Cumpata, LLP. Ralph Nach is a Managing Director with the Chicago office of American Express Tax Business Services, Inc. Susan Weiss Budak is a consultant working primarily with the FASB, AICPA, and NCES.

Wiley Not-for-Profit GAAP 2004

Wiley Not-for-Profit GAAP 2004
Author: Richard F. Larkin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2004-04-28
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 0471648477

The most practical, authoritative guide to not-for-profitGAAP Wiley Not-for-Profit GAAP 2004 is a comprehensive, easy-to-useguide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used bynot-for-profit organizations. It is written with the needs of thefinancial statement preparer, user, and attestor in mind. Itprovides a complete review of the authoritative accountingliterature that impacts all types of not-for-profit organizations.At the same time, Wiley Not-for-Profit GAAP 2004 features manyexamples and illustrations that will assist the reader in applyingauthoritative literature to real-life situations. WileyNot-for-Profit GAAP 2004 excels in providing financial statementpreparers, users, and attestors with the most comprehensive andusable information because of these features: * Easy-to-use information that enables the reader to find neededinformation quickly * Coverage of accounting principles specifically related tonot-for-profit organizations, as well as accounting principlesapplicable to all types of organizations * Specific coverage of accounting issues for different types ofnot-for-profit organizations * A comprehensive disclosure checklist that helps financialstatement preparers and attestors ensure that all disclosuresrequired by GAAP have been considered * Many examples and illustrations that make putting accountingtheory into practice an easy task This 2004 Edition also includes new information covering: * AICPA Technical Practice Aid addressing donor-defined eligibilityrequirements * Derivatives Implementation Group Topic B35, Embedded Derivatives:Application of Statement 133 to a Not-for-Profit Organization'sObligation Arising from an Irrevocable Split-Interest Agreement,which provides guidance for determining whether a split-interestagreement includes an embedded derivative * FASB Interpretation No. 45, Guarantor's Accounting and DisclosureRequirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees ofIndebtedness to Others, including special discussion of loanguarantees that are accounted for as contributions * FASB Statement No. 149, Amendment to Statement 133 on DerivativeFinancial Instruments Wiley Not-for-Profit GAAP 2004 strives to be a thorough, reliablereference that you'll use constantly. It's designed to be kept onyour desk rather than on your bookshelf.

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2009

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2009
Author: Warren Ruppel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2009-03-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470286148

Governmental GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) consists of all the promulgated accounting principles applicable to financial accounting and reporting for state and local governments. To understand the complexity of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements, interpretations, technical bulletins, and certain AICPA statements of position, these pronouncements must be analyzed and explained in straightforward language. This title will serve as a comprehensive, practical research tool for use by governments and their auditors to guide them through governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2018

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2018
Author: Warren Ruppel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 691
Release: 2018-08-28
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1119409187

Discover the best practical application guide for those looking to satisfy governmental GAAP compliance rules Wiley GAAP for Governments 2018 is a comprehensive guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments as well as other governmental entities. Designed with the needs of the user in mind, this comprehensive resource presents the important developments in governmental GAAP during the past year. It is a thorough, reliable reference that financial professionals will consistently keep on their desks rather to refer to in their daily work. More and more governmental accounting standards, in growing complexity, continue to be issued. This reliable book, which guides preparers through the complexity of preparation and implementation of the relevant changes, is an industry favorite for its accessibility, completeness, and relevance, helping readers every year achieve and maintain compliance with minimal burden. Up-to-date, insightful, and practical implementation information about new accounting pronouncements Coverage of public educational institutions, public authorities and individual pension plans financial statements, which is not provided by competing books Contains a disclosure checklist for financial statements of governmental entities that will enable preparers to ensure all disclosures required by GAAP for governments have been made Utilizes flowcharts, diagrams, and charts to help facilitate the user's understanding of the material Written as a practical application guide instead of an academic reference Don’t wait until it’s time to start calculating and filing, get a jump-start on the new year with all of the latest developments in governmental GAAP with the new edition of the number one guide, Wiley GAAP for Governments 2018: Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments, 2nd Edition.

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2011

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2011
Author: Warren Ruppel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2011-02-17
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1118076060

The most practical, authoritative guide to governmental GAAP Wiley GAAP for Governments 2011 is a comprehensive guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments as well as other governmental entities. Designed with the needs of the user in mind, a "New Developments" chapter offers the important developments in governmental GAAP during the past year. Full coverage of authoritative accounting standards Extremely useful and user-friendly examples, illustrations, and helpful practice hints A comprehensive guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments as well as other governmental entities Provides a look ahead to the status of current and future Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards and projects Offers information on the very latest in standard-setting activities Also by Warren Ruppel: Governmental Accounting Made Easy Wiley GAAP for Governments 2011 is a thorough, reliable reference financial professionals will consistently keep on their desks rather than on their bookshelves.

IFRS Primer International GAAP Basics

IFRS Primer International GAAP Basics
Author: Irene M. Wiecek
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2009-10-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470483172

The IFRS Primer: International GAAP Basics serves as a roadmap to provide guidance and a path through the period of transition to convergence of GAAP and international reporting standards for both students and instructors. As in introduction to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the IFRS Primer is a stand alone and logical supplement for use with existing U.S. introductory, intermediate, and advanced financial accounting textbooks.

Wiley GAAP Policies and Procedures

Wiley GAAP Policies and Procedures
Author: Steven M. Bragg
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2008-01-28
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 0470151293

Now fully updated and at your fingertips the most practical, authoritative guide to implementing GAAP Get the answers you need to prepare financial statements and keep up to date on the latest FASB requirements. Now fully revised and updated, Wiley GAAP Policies and Procedures, Second Edition is an ideal companion to the Wiley GAAP guide and provides the practical application information essential to ensuring that a company's accounting systems are fully capable of incorporating the most recent GAAP. A concise version of the more detailed GAAP found in the Wiley GAAP guides, Wiley GAAP Policies and Procedures, Second Edition features handy, illustrative decision trees showing how to determine which GAAP ruling to use in a variety of situations, eliminating hours of time wading through detailed GAAP rulings and presents: * New chapters on interim reporting, segment reporting, and accounting changes and correction of errors * Updated content on FAS No. 151, Inventory Costs, FAS No. 153, Exchanges of Non-monetary Assets, FAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Correction, FAS No. 156, Servicing of Financial Assets * Implementation on nineteen newly issued EITFs * Specific accounting policies that comply with GAAP, especially in terms of creating controls that mesh with GAAP * The most common accounting transactions modified to work within GAAP restrictions * Specific controls that allow the maximum level of control over accounting systems while remaining in compliance with GAAP * Templates for forms and reports that can be used in a GAAP-compliant accounting system * Numerous examples of footnotes that can be used to describe GAAP-mandated financial disclosures * Hundreds of GAAP-compliant journal entries for most accounting transactions Wiley GAAP Policies and Procedures, Second Edition is a valuable tool for CFOs, controllers, accounting managers, and general ledger accountants who need to ensure that their company properly treats all types of accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP.

Financial and Accounting Guide for Not-for-Profit Organizations

Financial and Accounting Guide for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Author: Malvern J. Gross
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2010-05-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470457066

"This Seventh Edition is filled with authoritative advice on the financial reporting, accounting, and control situations unique to not-for-profit organizations. It contains discussions of the accounting and reporting guidelines for different types of organizations, complete guidance on tax and compliance reporting requirements, illustrated explanations of various types of acceptable financial statements, and much more!"--Publisher's Website.

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2015

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2015
Author: Warren Ruppel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 692
Release: 2015-02-09
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1118979907

The essential reference for governmental GAAP application Wiley GAAP for Governments 2015 provides the latest information on GAAP, with coverage designed specifically for government entities. With a focus on the practical rather than the academic, this book provides insightful, up to date implementation information and explanations of the important developments in governmental GAAP that have occurred in the past year. Exclusive coverage includes school districts, public authorities, and individual pension plans financial statements, with a disclosure checklist that helps preparers ensure compliance. Visual aids help facilitate the reader's understanding of the material, providing a comprehensive guide to financial reporting for governments at the state and local level. This reliable guide is an industry favorite for its accessibility, completeness, and relevance, helping readers achieve and maintain compliance with minimal burden. Governmental accounting standards are continuously being released, growing in complexity with each iteration. Wiley GAAP for Governments is updated annually to provide the most up-to-date information available, with thorough explanations and expert implementation advice. Get up to speed on the newest accounting pronouncements Understand how GAAP applies to government bodies and pension plans Refer to disclosure checklists designed specifically for government entities Study flowcharts, diagrams, and charts to gain a deeper understanding This user-friendly guide is organized for easy navigation, and designed to help preparers quickly find, understand, and apply the information they need. Expert guidance through the increasing complexity of preparation and implementation of relevant changes is what makes Wiley GAAP for Governments 2015 the reference financial professionals keep on their desks rather than on their bookshelves.