Generally accepted accounting principles apply to the general-purpose financial statements prepared primarily for parties outside of an organization.

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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are a set of rules and standards designed for the preparation of financial statements to ensure consistency, reliability, and comparability, primarily for external users such as investors, creditors, and regulatory agencies.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Apply to the General-Purpose Financial Statements