Audit and Accounting Guide
Audit and Accounting Guide

Author: AICPA

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2018-06-12

Total Pages: 902

ISBN-13: 1948306263

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With all the recent changes in state and local government audit and accounting, including changes to some of the more complex areas such as pensions and post-employment benefits other than pensions (OPEB), accountants and financial managers can't afford to be without the most current guidance. This authoritative guide provides complete coverage of audit and accounting considerations critical for both preparers and auditors. This edition includes two new schedules: Governmental Employer Participation in Single-Employer Plans: Illustrative Schedule of Pension Amounts and Report; and, Illustrative Notes to Schedule of Employer Allocations and Schedule of Pension Amounts. It also provides insights, comparisons, and best practices for financial reporting and the financial reporting entity, revenue and expense recognition, capital asset accounting, the elements of net position, accounting for fair value, municipal securities offerings, tax abatements and much more.

AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide State and Local Governments
AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide State and Local Governments

Author: AICPA

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-09-25

Total Pages: 944

ISBN-13: 1945498587

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With all the recent changes in state and local government audit and accounting, including changes to some of the more complex areas such as pensions and postemployment benefits other than pensions (OPEB), you can't afford to be without the most current guidance. This authoritative guide provides complete coverage of audit and accounting considerations critical for both preparers and auditors. This 2017 edition includes a new chapter on best practices for OPEB accounting, reporting, and auditing. It also provides insights, comparisons, and best practices for financial reporting and the financial reporting entity, revenue and expense recognition, capital asset accounting, the elements of net position, accounting for fair value, and much more.

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2020
Wiley GAAP for Governments 2020

Author: Warren Ruppel

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-07-20

Total Pages: 691

ISBN-13: 1119596092

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A comprehensive guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments As more governmental accounting standards are issued, preparers need clear guidance. The Wiley GAAP for Governments 2020: Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments guides preparers through the standards and their increasing complexity. This is a comprehensive guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles for state and local governments, as well as other government organizations. It has been written to address the needs of users and serve as a helpful resource. Wiley GAAP for Governments 2020 covers the key developments in governmental GAAP that occurred in 2019. Financial professionals can turn to this reliable reference for detailed information and guidance on implementing newly issued and revised standards. Charts and diagrams encourage enhanced understanding of the information. Practitioners will find that the book offers: Coverage of financial statements for school districts, public authorities, and pension plans Timely information about implementing accounting updates Content that stands as an application guide for practitioners Checklist for preparers to help ensure that all required disclosures are completed This thorough guide can help financial professionals successfully navigate the complexities of the latest governmental accounting standards. It is a practical resource for those who prepare the critical financial statements of government entities.

Health Care Entities, 2019
Health Care Entities, 2019

Author: AICPA

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-01-17

Total Pages: 748

ISBN-13: 1948306794

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Considered the industry's standard resource, this guide will help accountants, auditors, and financial managers to understand the complexities of the specialized accounting and regulatory requirements of the health care industry. Updated for 2019, this edition has been prepared and reviewed by industry experts and provides hands-on, practical guidance for those who work in and with health care entities. A critical resource for auditors, this edition includes new accounting standards and relevant GASB and FASB updates (including those related to private companies).

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2018
Wiley GAAP for Governments 2018

Author: Warren Ruppel

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2018-08-28

Total Pages: 691

ISBN-13: 1119409187

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Discover the best practical application guide for those looking to satisfy governmental GAAP compliance rules Wiley GAAP for Governments 2018 is a comprehensive guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments as well as other governmental entities. Designed with the needs of the user in mind, this comprehensive resource presents the important developments in governmental GAAP during the past year. It is a thorough, reliable reference that financial professionals will consistently keep on their desks rather to refer to in their daily work. More and more governmental accounting standards, in growing complexity, continue to be issued. This reliable book, which guides preparers through the complexity of preparation and implementation of the relevant changes, is an industry favorite for its accessibility, completeness, and relevance, helping readers every year achieve and maintain compliance with minimal burden. Up-to-date, insightful, and practical implementation information about new accounting pronouncements Coverage of public educational institutions, public authorities and individual pension plans financial statements, which is not provided by competing books Contains a disclosure checklist for financial statements of governmental entities that will enable preparers to ensure all disclosures required by GAAP for governments have been made Utilizes flowcharts, diagrams, and charts to help facilitate the user's understanding of the material Written as a practical application guide instead of an academic reference Don’t wait until it’s time to start calculating and filing, get a jump-start on the new year with all of the latest developments in governmental GAAP with the new edition of the number one guide, Wiley GAAP for Governments 2018: Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments, 2nd Edition.

Health Care Entities, September 2017
Health Care Entities, September 2017

Author: AICPA

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-10-20

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 1119484421

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It is critical that auditors understand the complexities of the specialized accounting and regulatory requirements of the health care industry. This guide is considered the industry standard resource and the 2017 update contains practical, "how-to" guidance for accounting and auditing of health care entities. Prepared and reviewed by industry experts to provide hands on, practical guidance for those who work in and with health care entities, this 2017 edition includes relevant GASB and FASB updates (including those related to private companies), and auditor involvement with municipal securities findings. Further, SAS No. 133, Auditor Involvement With Exempt Offering Documents will be important in this industry. The clarification made by this standard will be very helpful to auditors in understanding their requirements related to public offering documents that include audited financial statements.

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2019
Wiley GAAP for Governments 2019

Author: Warren Ruppel

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-12-05

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 1119511682

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The authoritative guide to governmental GAAP compliance, fully updated for 2019 Wiley GAAP for Governments 2019 is the definitive resource for accurate information on the latest pronouncements and guidelines applicable to state and local governments and entities. Designed as a practical application guide for professional users, this comprehensive resource provides expert coverage of all significant developments to governmental accounting principles over the previous year. Focusing on practical application, this essential guide provides detailed information on all relevant areas of GAAP including general and special revenue funds, capital project funds and debt service funds, derivative instruments, and many more. This book incorporates all of the pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) as well as proposed new statements or interpretations currently outstanding and relevant information on the GASB agenda for the upcoming year. Governmental accounting standards are continuously evolving, and practitioners must stay up to date with the latest changes if compliance is to be maintained. This invaluable guide offers in-depth guidance on GAAP standards, interpretation, applications, and procedures to help you: Keep pace with the latest accounting pronouncements Ensure compliance with all GAAP-required disclosure guidelines Understand how GAAP applies to school districts, public institutions, and individual pension plans Strengthen understanding of material with flowcharts, diagrams, and charts This efficiently organized guide enables users to locate, understand, and apply relevant information with ease. Wiley GAAP for Governments 2019 provides financial reporters with expert guidance and up-to-date information required to ensure compliance and lighten the workload. Highly regarded for its efficient and accurate coverage of material, this book is the definitive reference for financial professionals.

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2010
Wiley GAAP for Governments 2010

Author: Warren Ruppel

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-05-03

Total Pages: 577

ISBN-13: 0470453273

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The most practical, authoritative guide to governmental GAAP Wiley GAAP for Governments 2010 is a comprehensive guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments as well as other governmental entities. Designed with the needs of the user in mind, a "New Developments" chapter keeps you informed of all the important developments in governmental GAAP during the past year. Full coverage of authoritative accounting standards Extremely useful and user-friendly examples, illustrations, and helpful practice hints A comprehensive guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments as well as other governmental entities Provides a look ahead to the status of current and future Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards and projects Offers information on the very latest in standard-setting activities Wiley GAAP for Governments 2010 is a thorough, reliable reference you'll consistently keep on your desk rather than on your bookshelf.

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2008
Wiley GAAP for Governments 2008

Author: Warren Ruppel

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-03-21

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 0470135204

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The most practical, authoritative guide to governmental GAAP, "Wiley GAAP for Governments 2008" is a comprehensive guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments as well as other governmental entities. Readers will find its full coverage of authoritative accounting standards, coupled with many examples, illustrations, and helpful practice hints, extremely useful and user-friendly. Designed with the needs of the user in mind, a "New Developments" chapter keeps the reader informed of all the important developments in governmental GAAP during the past year. Warren Ruppel, CPA (Woodcliff Lake, NJ) is the Director of Government Services at Marks Paneth & Shron, LLP and is the author of four Wiley accounting publications. He began his career at KPMG, later joining Deloitte & Touche to specialize in audits of not-for-profit organizations and governments. He also was the Assistant Comptroller for Accounting of The City of New York