US GAAP

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:International_Organization_for_Standardization
gptkbp:applies_to private companies
public companies
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Financial_Accounting_Standards_Board
gptkbp:facilitates comparability of financial statements
gptkbp:founded_in 1930s
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:Securities_and_Exchange_Commission
gptkbp:governs financial reporting in the United States
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label US GAAP
gptkbp:includes gptkb:International_Organization_for_Standardization
reporting standards
guidance on leases
guidance on pensions
FASB Statements
EITF Abstracts
FASB Interpretations
guidance on stock compensation
gptkbp:influences investment decisions
gptkbp:international_recognition as a standard for US companies
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for financial decision making
gptkbp:is_based_on historical cost principle
matching principle
revenue recognition principle
gptkbp:is_compared_to gptkb:IFRS
gptkbp:is_critical_for regulatory compliance
tax reporting
gptkbp:is_essential_for risk assessment
stakeholder communication
financial transparency
credit analysis
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to local GAAPs in other countries
gptkbp:is_recognized_by financial analysts
gptkbp:is_subject_to peer review
changes in regulations
interpretation by auditors
gptkbp:is_taught_in accounting programs
gptkbp:is_updated_by gptkb:FASB
to reflect changes in the economy
gptkbp:is_used_for financial forecasting
performance evaluation
budgeting purposes
gptkbp:is_used_in financial modeling
mergers and acquisitions
gptkbp:mandates audited financial statements for public companies
gptkbp:provides framework for financial audits
guidance for asset valuation
guidance for liability recognition
guidance for revenue recognition
gptkbp:requires quarterly financial statements
annual financial statements
management discussion and analysis
disclosure of accounting policies
consistent financial statements
gptkbp:supports investor confidence
market efficiency
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:auditors
gptkbp:was_developed_in_response_to financial scandals
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:Great_Depression
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:IFRS_9
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5