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Accountancy (profession) or accounting (methodology) is the measurement, disclosure or provision of assurance about information that helps managers and other decision makers make resource allocation decisions. Financial accounting is one branch of accounting and historically has involved processes by which financial information about a business is recorded, classified, summarized, interpreted, and communicated. Auditing, a related but separate discipline, is the process whereby an independent auditor examines an organization's financial statements and accounting records in order to express an opinion—that conveys reasonable but not absolute assurance—as to the truth and fairness of the statements and the accountant's adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, in all material respects. At the heart of accounting is the measurement of financial transactions which are transfers of legal property rights made under contractual relationships. Non-financial transactions are specifically excluded due to conservatism and materiality principles.
Practitioners of accountancy are known as accountants. There are many professional bodies for accountants throughout the work. Many allow their members to use titles indicating their membership. Examples are Chartered Accountant and Certified Public Accountant.
Accountancy attempts to create accurate financial reports that are useful to managers, regulators, and other stakeholders such as shareholders, creditors, or owners. The day-to-day record-keeping involved in this process is known as bookkeeping.
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One driver out of every seven in the U.S. is believed to have no auto insurance and that has broad repercussions for the 86 percent of drivers who do. Most people don’t think about the uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage portion of their auto insurance policy until they are the victim of a hit and run accident, or are involved in a crash with a driver who either does not have auto insurance or has very minimal insurance. Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage will reimburse you, a member of your family, or a designated driver for bodily injuries caused by a hit-and-run driver or an uninsured motorist. Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage comes into play when an at-fault driver has insufficient insurance to pay for your total loss. UIM coverage will also protect you if you are hit by a car as a pedestrian
2010 Fuel Economy Guide - Save Money While Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:43:05 -0000
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy unveiled the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers important information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles. Fuel-efficient models come in all types and sizes, so consumers can save thousands of dollars over a vehicle’s lifetime without sacrificing performance. Model year 2010 fuel economy leaders include a wide range of hybrid models, from compact cars to sport-utility vehicles.
Get the Right Protection for Your Home
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:41:39 -0000
Homeowners insurance is one of those financial facts of life that just kind of happens to you. When you buy a home, the mortgage lender will insist on insurance coverage, so you get an agent's name, call and buy a policy. Odds are the premiums are even paid from the same lender-controlled escrow account that pays your property tax. Out of sight, out of mind. You don't give homeowners insurance much thought -- unless you try to file a claim and get into a squabble with the company. The danger here is that insuring your home year after year becomes so routine that you might fall prey to potentially costly errors. To make sure you have the right protection for your property, review the basic aspects of homeowners policies described in this article.
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If your business goes belly up, you might be entitled to some government funds.
Finding Dough In America's Breadbasket
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Congress is mulling a broader applicant pool for small-business research grants. That's not a bad thing.
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Internal Revenue Service - The IRS is the U.S. government agency responsible for tax collection and tax law enforcement. Contains downloadable forms, instructions, and agency publications. It also includes The Digital Daily, an almost-humorous online newspaper.
Accountancy.com.pk - Offers accounting resources, including industry news, articles, reference libraries, and discussion boards.
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Accounting Firm Development Center - Training in building a more manageable and profitable accounting business, programs, strategies, and techniques.
Accounting: A Virtual History - An illustrated, annotated history of the accounting profession, from the professional organization which represents the interests of chartered accountants working in the United States.
BookkeeperList.com - List of bookkeepers, accountants, helpful tools and resources for starting a bookkeeping business or solving accounting problems.
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EDGAR Database of Online Corporate Financial Information - Copies of forms 10-K and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forms are posted to the site 24 hours after the filing date.
Financial Accounting Standards Board - The designated private sector organization in the U.S. that establishes financial accounting and reporting standards. FASB standards are recognized as authoritative by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board - Working to establish and improve standards of US state and local governmental accounting and financial reporting that will result in useful information for users of financial reports.
SmartPros - Resource-based accounting site with articles, industry news, student study guides, and a directory of firms, associations, and journals.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Accounting Project - Its mission is to encourage and motivate businesses to understand the full spectrum of their environmental costs and integrate those costs into decision making.
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U.S. Government Accountability Office - Investigative arm of Congress charged with examining matters relating to the receipt and payment of public funds.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - The SEC is the agency responsible for administering federal securities laws in the U.S.
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