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Accounting Principles and Standards Handbook

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Background
Chapter 3: Legal and Regulatory Requirements
Chapter 4: Accrual Accounting
Chapter 5: Financial Reporting
Chapter 6: Internal Controls
Chapter 7: Administrative Control of Funds
Chapter 8: Assets
Chapter 9: Liabilities
Chapter 10: Net Position
Chapter 11: Fees and Revenues
Chapter 12: Managerial Cost Accounting
Chapter 13: Grants and Subsidies
Chapter 14: Payroll, Benefits, and Allowances
Chapter 15: Records Management
Chapter 16: Gifts and Bequests
Glossary: Glossary of Accounting Principles and Standards Terms

Links to Other DOC Handbooks:

  • Cash Management Policies and Procedures Handbook
  • Credit and Debt Management Operating Standards and Procedures Handbook
  • Gifts and Bequests Fund Standard Operating Procedures
  • Standard Accounts Payable Business Rules Handbook
  • Working Capital Fund & Advances and Reimbursements Handbook
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