s it permissible to violate generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) when preparing reports used strictly by company management? If so, why?

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(1A) Is it permissible to violate generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) when preparing reports used strictly by company management? If so, why?

And Please discuss two of the five basic phases of the “management process” 

(B) The top management of a fast-food hamburger chain is considering installing point-of-sale machines that will allow customers to pay for food with a debit or credit card. Previously, the restaurant has accepted only cash.

What information could the management accounting department supply to assist management with this decision?

 

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Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP): A set of commonly-followed accounting rules and standards for financial reporting is known as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP or US GAAP). The goal of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is to guarantee that financial reporting is clear and uniform across organizations.

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