The Rule-Setting Body, Which Authorizes Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Is

question 158

Multiple Choice

The rule-setting body, which authorizes generally accepted accounting principles is:

• A) GAAP
• B) FASB
• C) SEC
• D) Federal Reserve System

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Definitions:

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of global accounting guidelines that govern how companies prepare and disclose their financial statements.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction.

Current Liability

A company's debts or obligations that are due within one year, including accounts payable, short-term loans, and taxes payable.

Warranty Liability

The obligation a company assumes when it guarantees the condition of its product and agrees to repair or replace defective products.