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Ethical And Legal Obligations

Abstract
The intent of this paper is to identify the ethical and legal obligations of financial reporting. The relationship between the FASB, SEC, and PCAOB will be discussed. In addition, explanations of basic accounting theories, assumptions, and principals will be given. Lastly, an evaluation of the role of ethics in accounting will be discussed.
Ethical and Legal Obligations Paper
FASB, SEC, and PCAOB
The Financial Accounting Standards Board or FASB is responsible for creating uniform and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) by which the financial statements of United States companies must be prepared. The Securities and Exchange Commission officially recognizes the FASB as authoritative and it necessitates that all publicly held organizations follow the rules established by the FASB.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is an independent regulatory agency responsible for administering federal laws on stocks and bonds to protect investors and to ensure......


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