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The essential reference for governmental GAAP application
Wiley GAAP for Governments 2015 provides the latest information on GAAP, with coverage designed specifically for government entities. With a focus on the practical rather than the academic, this book provides insightful, up to date implementation information and explanations of the important developments in governmental GAAP that have occurred in the past year. Exclusive coverage includes school districts, public authorities, and individual pension plans financial statements, with a disclosure checklist that helps preparers ensure compliance. Visual aids help facilitate the reader's understanding of the material, providing a comprehensive guide to financial reporting for governments at the state and local level. This reliable guide is an industry favorite for its accessibility, completeness, and relevance, helping readers achieve and maintain compliance with minimal burden.
Governmental accounting standards are continuously being released, growing in complexity with each iteration.Wiley GAAP for Governments is updated annually to provide the most up-to-date information available, with thorough explanations and expert implementation advice. * Get up to speed on the newest accounting pronouncements * Understand how GAAP applies to government bodies and pension plans * Refer to disclosure checklists designed specifically for government entities * Study flowcharts, diagrams, and charts to gain a deeper understanding
This user-friendly guide is organized for easy navigation, and designed to help preparers quickly find, understand, and apply the information they need. Expert guidance through the increasing complexity of preparation and implementation of relevant changes is what makes Wiley GAAP for Governments 2015 the reference financial professionals keep on their desks rather than on their bookshelves.
Contents
Preface vii
About the Author ix
1 New Developments 1
2 Foundations of Governmental Accounting 17
3 Fund Accounting Fundamentals 43
4 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds 65
5 Capital Projects Funds 77
6 Debt Service Funds 91
7 Proprietary Funds 101
8 Fiduciary Funds 117
9 Financial Statements Prepared by Governments 123
10 The Importance of Budgets to Governments 197
11 Definition of the Reporting Entity 211
12 Cash and Investments Valuation and Disclosures 265
13 Derivative Instruments 291
14 Capital Assets 321
15 Debt and Other Obligations 351
16 Landfill Closure and Postclosure Care Costs 397
17 Postemployment Benefits Pension and Other 407
18 Compensated Absences 459
19 Accounting for Leases 471
20 Nonexchange Transactions 495
21 Risk Financing and Insurance-Related
Activities/Public Entity Risk Pools 513
22 Pension and OPEB Plan Financial Statements 543
23 Educational and Other Governmental Entities 613
Appendix: Disclosure Checklist 629
Index 663
