Wiley GAAP for Governments 2004: Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments [Paperback]

Warren Ruppel (Author)

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Paperback: 468 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; Revised edition edition (20 April 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0471473081
ISBN-13: 978-0471473084
Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 18.8 x 2.2 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,362,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A practical application guide to ensure governmental GAAP compliance
In applying Governmental GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), state and local government officials face a potential maze of complexity. Wiley GAAP for Government 2004 addresses the latest material from the Government Accounting Standards Board and AICPA in straightforward language for practical application. Coverage includes much–needed analysis and clarification of statements, interpretations, and technical bulletins, as well as special consideration of school districts, public authorities, and individual pension plans. Written for use by practitioners, this book represents an up–to–date companion for implementing these new accounting pronouncements.
Warren Ruppel is the assistant comptroller responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for one of the largest cities in the country.

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The most practical, authoritative guide to governmental GAAP

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2004 is a comprehensive guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments as well as other governmental entities. Financial statement preparers, attestors, and 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 you informed of all of the important developments in governmental GAAP during the past year. A look ahead to the status of current and future Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards and projects provides information on the very latest in standard–setting activities and covers:

GASB Statement No. 40 Deposit and Investment Risk Disclosures
GASB Statement No. 41 Budgetary Comparison Schedules–Perspective Differences
GASB Technical Bulletin No. 2003–1 Disclosure Requirements for Derivatives Not Reported at Fair Value on the Statement of Activities
GASB Exposure Draft Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefit Plans Other Than Pension Plans
GASB Exposure Draft Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions
GASB Statement No. 42 Accounting and Financial Reporting for Impairment of Capital Assets and for Insurance Recoveries
GASB Exposure Draft Economic Condition Reporting: The Statistical Section
The latest GASB projects on pollution remediation liabilities, tobacco settlement accounting, and derivatives and hedging accounting

Here are some other highlights of Wiley GAAP for Governments 2004:

A streamlined format helps readers find what they need to know quickly
A comprehensive financial statement disclosure checklist assists preparers and attestors in confirming that their disclosures are complete
New accounting standards, including GASB 34, are fully integrated into the text, and examples are provided in the related chapters

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2004 strives to be a thorough, reliable reference that you’ll use constantly. It’s designed to be kept on your desk rather than on your bookshelf.

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The 2004 Government GAAP Guide incorporates all of the pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) through November 2003. Read the first page

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