GAAP
What does "GAAP" stand for in accounting terms?
I think it is Generally Accepted Accounting Practices. It is the definition of how accounting must be done in the United States. Since accounting reports must answer government regulatory questions as well as provide information for investors and other interested parties, accounting must meet uniform requirements. The GAAP defines those requirements.
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According to Wikipedia it is "Generally Accepted Accounting Principles".
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