| Financial Accounting Standards Board - FASB | |
 Designated as the organization for establishing standards of financial accounting and reporting. FASB standards govern the preparation of financial reports and are recognized by the SEC. |
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 Accounting standards are crucial in an efficient market, as information must be transparent, credible, and understandable. The FASB sets out to improve accounting practices by enhancing guidelines set out for accounting reports, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner, and creating a uniform standard across the financial markets. |
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 Advanced Financial Statement Analysis - Learn what it means to do your homework before investing in a company. Get a deeper understanding of the structure of financial statements and what they tell you about a company's performance and reporting practices. FASB - The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) sets GAAP in the United States. Cooking The Books 101 - To spot the signs of earnings manipulation, you need to know the different ways companies can inflate their figures. |
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