The GAAP Financial Statement Disclosures Manual (2020-2021) is an up-to-date, comprehensive reference on financial statement disclosures. It is convenient, well-organized, and includes hundreds of realistic samples for busy tax practitioners to reference. It is the ideal guide to U.S. GAAP financial statements – and their best practices in presentation and disclosure – for audits, reviews, compilation engagements, and more.
Features of GAAP Financial Statement Disclosures Manual (2020-2021)
The GAAP Financial Statement Disclosures Manual (2020-2021) covers all accounting standards in a variety of areas, written and organized with ease of use in mind. Its major sections include:
- Part 1: General Principles (ASC Topics 100s)
- Part 2: Presentation (ASC Topics 200s)
- Part 3: Assets (ASC Topics 300)
- Part 4: Liabilities (ASC Topics 400s)
- Part 5: Equity (ASC Topics 500s)
- Part 6: Revenue (ASC Topics 600s)
- Part 7: Expenses (ASC Topics 700s)
- Part 8: Broad Transactions (ASC Topics 800s)
Each chapter is packed with comprehensive information on its topic, beginning with a clear and concise summary of the subject area, which is then backed up by authoritative literature. The summary is followed by a detailed listing of the disclosure (FASB ASC Section 50) and key presentation requirements (FASB ASC Section 45), making specific references to relevant FASB ASC paragraphs.
Chapters end with examples of financial disclosures. The samples are complete, easy to understand, technically sound, and follow the requirements for a variety of scenarios. Each is accurate through the year ending on December 31, 2020. In total, the manual contains over 750 unique examples to reference.
Benefits of Using GAAP Financial Statement Disclosures Manual (2020-2021)
Author George Georgiades, CPA, has three decades of experience in public accounting on all levels, from local to international. This guide is built upon those years of expertise. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, as well as the California Society of CPAs.
Drawing from hit extensive industry knowledge, Georgiades was able to compose one of the most comprehensive disclosure manuals available. It rigorously covers the most up-to-date accounting standards at all levels of difficulty, including the following areas:
- Accounting changes
- Business combinations
- Consolidation
- Fair value
- Financial instruments
- Income taxes
- Leases
- Pensions
- Revenue recognition
- Variable interest entities
This makes GAAP Financial Statements Disclosures Manual (2020-2021) the ultimate desktop reference. It’s also designed for ease of use. A convenient cross-reference guide makes it easy to find the location of any necessary information. CPAs and other tax professionals can skip directly to the accurate, reliable information applicable to their current work.
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