Accounting is an integral part of every business. Accounting professionals help to ensure that firms are run efficiently, public records are kept accurately, and taxes are paid properly and on time.

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All public U.S. companies are required to prepare their financial statements as set out by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), whose standards are generally rules-based. FASB develops ...