Accounting systems and accountants must follow a set of principles called generally accepted accounting principles, commonly referred to as GAAP. These principles define the way certain transactions ...

Accounting gives a business a way to keep track of its liabilities and expenses. In terms of liability vs. expense accounts, a liability refers to a financial obligation, or upcoming duty to pay. An ...

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