Wiley GAAP for Governments 2017: Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments (Wiley Regulatory Reporting)

The essential reference for governmental GAAP application Wiley GAAP for Governments 2017 provides the latest information on GAAP, with coverage designed specifically for government entities. With a focus on the practical rather than the academic, this book provides insightful, up to date implementation information and explanations of the important developments in governmental GAAP that have occurred in the past year. Exclusive coverage includes school districts, public authorities, and individual pension plans financial statements, with a disclosure checklist that helps preparers ensure compliance. Visual aids help facilitate the reader's understanding of the material, providing a comprehensive guide to financial reporting for governments at the state and local level. This reliable guide is an industry favourite for its accessibility, completeness, and relevance, helping readers achieve and maintain compliance with minimal burden. Governmental accounting standards are continuously being released, growing in complexity with each iteration. Wiley GAAP for Governments is updated annually to provide the most up-to-date information available, with thorough explanations and expert implementation advice. -Get up to speed on the newest accounting pronouncements -Understand how GAAP applies to government bodies and pension plans -Refer to disclosure checklists designed specifically for government entities -Study flowcharts, diagrams, and charts to gain a deeper understanding This user-friendly guide is organized for easy navigation, and designed to help preparers quickly find, understand, and apply the information they need. Expert guidance through the increasing complexity of preparation and implementation of relevant changes is what makes Wiley GAAP for Governments 2017 the reference financial professionals keep on their desks rather than on their bookshelves. � Read more... Abstract: The essential reference for governmental GAAP application Wiley GAAP for Governments 2017 provides the latest information on GAAP, with coverage designed specifically for government entities. � Read more...

The essential reference for governmental GAAP application

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2017 provides the latest information on GAAP, with coverage designed specifically for government entities. With a focus on the practical rather than the academic, this book provides insightful, up to date implementation information and explanations of the important developments in governmental GAAP that have occurred in the past year. Exclusive coverage includes school districts, public authorities, and individual pension plans financial statements, with a disclosure checklist that helps preparers ensure compliance. Visual aids help facilitate the reader's understanding of the material, providing a comprehensive guide to financial reporting for governments at the state and local level. This reliable guide is an industry favourite for its accessibility, completeness, and relevance, helping readers achieve and maintain compliance with minimal burden.

Governmental accounting standards are continuously being released, growing in complexity with each iteration. Wiley GAAP for Governments is updated annually to provide the most up-to-date information available, with thorough explanations and expert implementation advice.

• Get up to speed on the newest accounting pronouncements
• Understand how GAAP applies to government bodies and pension plans
• Refer to disclosure checklists designed specifically for government entities
• Study flowcharts, diagrams, and charts to gain a deeper understanding

This user-friendly guide is organized for easy navigation, and designed to help preparers quickly find, understand, and apply the information they need. Expert guidance through the increasing complexity of preparation and implementation of relevant changes is what makes Wiley GAAP for Governments 2017 the reference financial professionals keep on their desks rather than on their bookshelves.

GAAP for Governments 2017: Interpretation and Application of GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES for State and Local Governments -- Contents -- Preface -- About the Author -- 1: New Developments -- Introduction -- Recently Issued GASB Statements and Their Effective Dates -- Exposure Drafts -- Exposure Drafts-Implementation Guides -- Exposure Draft-Omnibus 201X -- Exposure Draft-Certain Debt Extinguishment Issues -- Exposure Draft-Leases -- Invitation to Comment -- Financial Reporting Model Improvements-Governmental Funds -- GASB Project Plan -- Summary -- 2: Foundations of Governmental Accounting -- Introduction -- Chapter Overview -- Entities Covered By Governmental Accounting Principles -- Distinguishing a Governmental Entity from a Not-for-Profit Organization -- Overview of the History of Governmental Accounting Standards Setting -- Objectives of Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting -- GASB Concepts Statement 1 -- Primary Characteristics of a Government's Structure and the Services It Provides -- Control Characteristics Resulting from a Government's Structure -- Objectives of Financial Reporting -- Communication Methods -- Concepts Statement 3-Communication Methods in General-Purpose External Financial Reports that Contain Basic Financial Statements -- Elements of Financial Statements -- Measurement of Elements of Financial Statements -- Hierarchy of Governmental Accounting Standards -- GAAP Hierarchy for Governments -- Codification of Certain FASB and AICPA Accounting and Financial Reporting Guidance -- Summary -- 3: Fund Accounting Fundamentals -- Introduction -- Definition of Fund and the Purpose of Fund Accounting -- Why Do Governments Use Fund Accounting? -- Fund Accounting Under the GASBS 34 Reporting Model -- How Is the Number of Funds to Be Established Determined?