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Which accounting principle was used
I am using payroll transactions as the example.
The accrual basis of accounting is essential for maintaining payroll transactions. In accordance with this principle, expenses and revenues were recognized on the basis of when they were incurred or earned rather than when cash flowed. For example, if employees still work at the end of December but are not paid until January, this
should be treated as an expense for December. This is to correspond to the point at which the service was rendered, so that financial statements are a more truly realistic reflection of what the company owed and did in that time (Heroux, 2017).
What is the value of having a commonly accepted accounting system?
Adherence to an internationally accepted accounting system, such as material Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), ensures that all financial reports are reported on the basis of a uniform standard. This is a most essential element in making comparisons of
accounts between different periods or with each other, because only then can one's financial information be uniform anywhere and at any time.
It doesn't just help businesses plan and make decisions; it provides a realistic perspective of the business as well. Financial statements are concerned with true and fair presentation. Should investors, creditors or other stakeholders relying on these reports for an accurate evaluation of whether a company is doing well to satisfy its
obligations, they will trust in the number.
Is there a benefit to having a common accounting system world-
wide? Why or why not?
A globalized accounting system, such as IFRS, increases comparability and transparency between international financial reporting. For multinational corporations and global investors who have to read financial statements from every country in the world, this is a very convenient standard.
For example, businesses with operations in many countries could do
away with different sets of standards for financial accounting and lessen the complications that arise when consolidating finances and
reporting results to investors.
But this method also has its weak points, including different economic, legal and cultural environments affecting financial practice. Therefore, although a global standard offers a foundation from which to work, it may have to be adapted for the requirements
of individual countries while still maintaining appropriate levels of comparability and sufficient management capabilities.
References:
Heroux, M. (2017). Accelerating deductions with payroll tax accruals.
Tax Adviser
, 1–3.
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As an Accountant, I deal with accounting principles every day at
work. My area of concentration is various Capital Transactions such as Acquisition, Capital Expenditure, Depreciation and other.
GAAP plays a vital role in ensuring that accountants abide by the ethics, regulations, and best practices set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Since all public companies are required to abide by these standards when compiling their financial statements, GAAP is something that every accountant needs to be familiar with. There are ten core principles that make up GAAP, and each one of these principles takes a different approach toward the ultimate goal of ensuring that a company's financial statements are as accurate and nondeceptive as possible. Any organization that releases financial statements - public companies and government organizations alike - is expected to abide by the principles of GAAP. With this being the case, GAAP is something that is utilized by accountants across a broad range of organizations and industries. Anyone pursuing a career in accounting or finance will need to be deeply familiar with GAAP and abide by its principles throughout their career.
The three main advantages of a single set of international accounting standards are:
(1) An increased comparability between firms, which reduces investor risk and facilitates cross-border financing and investment.
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