Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

GAAP are the foundation, and ground rules of accounting practice. GAAP are followed by accountants all over the world.

Definition of GAAP: The accounting profession has developed a common set of standards that are generally accepted and universally practiced. This common set of standards is called generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

The principles of Accounting Information System

Accounting is known as the language of business because it record and reveal business information. The accounting profession has developed standards and rules that universally accepted. This common set of standards is called generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In developing generally accepted accounting principles certain basic assumptions are made. These assumption provide a foundation for the accounting process. The main assumptions are-