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Chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| External users | Users of Accounting information not directly involved in running the organization |
| Internal users | Users of Accounting information that are directly involved in managing and operating an organization. |
| GAAP | Generally accepted accounting principles |
| General principles | Basic assumptions, concepts, and guidelines for preparing financial statements |
| Specific principles | Detailed rules used in reporting business transactions and events. |
| Cost principle | Prescribes that accounting information is based on actual cost. Measurement principle or historic cost principle |
| Revenue recognition principle | The amount received from selling products and services. Provides guidance on when a company must recognize revenue. |