Introduction to Financial Accounting- Module 1 - Outcomes
Introduction to Financial Accounting Accounting is the language of business We have strict standards for external reporting to provide comparability and consistency of the financial information disclosed. Internal or managerial accounting is different and used as a tool for planning and decision making. The major differences of the two types of accounting can be summarized as follows. Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) No required rules or standards Standardized financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows) Budgets, cost reports, performance reports, and types of special analysis Emphasis on historical data Emphasis on future data External users Internal users Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) refer to the standards promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). All U.S. publicly held co...