Trump's $250M fraud trial hinges on whether he followed generally accepted accounting principles. In an effort to keep our readers awake, we asked two accountant-comedians to explain the wonkiness.

Many companies supplement GAAP financial reporting with individually tailored accounting information. While these non-GAAP disclosures might provide useful information about an entity, financial ...

What Are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Your email has been sent Understanding GAAP is essential for anyone involved in finance or accounting. Learn the key principles and their ...

U.S. public companies must follow the GAAP rules in preparing their financial statements David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an expert in the fields of financial accounting, ...