Accounting Trends And Techniques (Publication)

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A prominent publication put out annually by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to update accountants on current financial reporting practices. The publication has been distributed since 1946.
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The publication features detailed narratives describing the requirements imposed by new accounting rulings. It includes real-world examples for publicly-traded companies to serve as a guide for practitioners' own difficult cases. Sister publications deal with IFRS accounting issues, employee benefit plans and not-for-profit organizations.

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