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Understanding Cash vs. Accrual Accounting

Withum

Moreover, cash basis accounting is not compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). GAAP mandates the use of accrual accounting, meaning businesses relying solely on cash basis accounting may face compliance issues.

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Number of CPA Exam Takers Continues to Dwindle

CPA Practice

Starting in 2024, the redesigned CPA exam places a greater emphasis on technology and analytical skills, as well as on tax, accounting, and audit. So, current CPA candidates remain under the existing rules until the state board of accountancy to which they applied approves the test-taking extension.

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Running Restaurants: A Comprehensive Guide to Restaurant Bookkeeping

Snyder

A typical bookkeeping cycle would consist of: Account reconciliation ; Payroll; Accounts payable. Reconciling in accounting means that you need to compare two sets of documents, usually a financial account statement and your company’s financial spreadsheet, in order to make sure they’re in agreement.