The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Are

question 23

Multiple Choice

The generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are:

• A) rules that outline how a firm can operate ethically.
• B) rules on how the firm will be valued in the event of a merger.
• C) rules and procedures that define how companies are to maintain financial records and prepare financial statements.
• D) rules for how a company can issue stock to raise money.

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Definitions:

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