Companies that use GAAP O do not have any guidelines as to what should be reported on their balance sheet. often offset assets against liabilities and report net assets and net liabilities on the balance sheet rather than the underlying detailed line items. O generally reported current assets before non-current assets on their balance sheet. O may report all their assets on their balance sheet at fair value.

Companies that use GAAP O do not have any guidelines as to what should be reported on their balance sheet. often offset assets against liabilities and report net assets and net liabilities on the balance sheet rather than the underlying detailed line items. O generally reported current assets before non-current assets on their balance sheet. O may report all their assets on their balance sheet at fair value.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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