How Does the FASB Influence Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State

question 9

Essay

How does the FASB influence generally accepted accounting principles for state and local governments?

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Definitions:

Consolidation Worksheet

A tool used in the preparation of consolidated financial statements that helps in adjusting and eliminating the financial information of the parent company and its subsidiaries.

Totals and Subtotals

Sums presented in financial statements or reports that represent the aggregation of financial data, with subtotals used to group related items together under a common category.

Dividends Payable

Refers to the amount of dividend that a company has declared to distribute to its shareholders but has not yet paid out.

Ex-dividend Basis

A stock trading status indicating that the security is sold without the right to receive the next dividend payment.