GAAP Guide Level A (2007)

GAAP Guide Level A analyzes authoritative GAAP literature contained in Level A of the GAAP hierarchy, established by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 69, including FASB Statements and Interpretations, as well as APB Opinions and Accounting Research Bulletins. In clear language, each pronouncement is discussed in a comprehensive format that makes it easy to understand and apply. Practical illustrations and examples demonstrate and clarify specific accounting principles.

Accounting pronouncements are organized alphabetically by topic under two general areas: generally accepted accounting principles and specialized industry accounting principles. Pronouncements covering the same subject are incorporated into a single chapter, so that the authoritative information is easily accessible.

The Practice Pointers throughout this edition point out, in plain English, how to apply the standards just discussed. Observations enrich the discussion by presenting interesting aspects of GAAP, such as conflicts within the authoritative literature.

To facilitate research, GAAP Guide Level A includes extensive codification references to pertinent paragraphs of the original pronouncements.

Material can be located several ways: the Cross-Reference shows the chapter in which a particular pronouncement is discussed; the Index provides a quick page reference; and the chapters' tables of contents list all topics covered and the page on which they begin.

This book can be used in conjunction with GAAP Guide Levels B, C, and D and the twice-monthly GAAP Update Service.

GAAP Guide Level A meets accounting industry standards overseen by the peer review system and contains a document covering the peer review of this book.