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Financial accounting principles shape the recording of nearly every business transaction in the business world. The creation of these principles is no small task and can sometimes seem nearly ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Many claim that "principles-based" accounting standards are superior to "rules-based" standards. For example, the chair of the International Accounting Standards Board, Sir David Tweedie, made this ...