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GAAP RESEARCH

GAAP Research covers everything you need to know to conduct sophisticated research into Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Whether your work is in the private or public sector, we can prepare your financial analysts and accounting staff to conduct the sophisticated GAAP research your business demands.

GAAP is also covered extensively in the Accounting Treasure Hunt, the most effective way to learn accounting and finance fundamentals. We also offer custom Accounting Treasure Hunt seminars that focus on your specific needs.

Singleton Associates, LLC is a group of award-winnng George Washington University faculty members widely respected for their technical expertise and excellent communication skills. We would welcome the opportunity to develop a professional education program that meets your organization's specific needs.

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INTRODUCTION TO GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING RESEARCH

Methodology
FASB Original Pronouncements
GASB Original Pronouncements
Other appropriate professional literature
RESEARCH CASES

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENTS

GAAP, GAAS, AND GAGAS (as appropriate for the audience)

Definitions
GAAP Principles (Rules)
GAAS Standards (Rules)
ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING STANDARDS

Financial Accounting Standards Board
Statements
Interpretations
Emerging Issues Task Force
Implementation Guides
Technical Bulletins
Accounting Principles Board
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Statements of Position
Accounting Interpretations
Industry Audit and Accounting Guides
Auditing Standards
Technical Practice Aids
ACCOUNTING BY GOVERNMENTS

National Council on Governmental Accounting
Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board
Governmental Accounting Standards Board
Financial Accounting Standards Board
"Due Process" for Standards
THE AUDIT REPORT

Meaning and Significance
Auditor Opinions
Unqualified
Qualified
Explanatory paragraphs
Joint Audits
Primary Government
Component Units
Parts of Single Audit Report
ACCOUNTING BY GOVERNMENTS

12 Accounting Principles
Budgets for Governmental Units
AUDITING OF GOVERNMENTS

Financial Statement Audits
Single Audits (Single Audit Act)
Program Audits

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