Accounting principles are the rules that public companies must use when preparing and disclosing their financial statements.

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If you're the type of small-business owner who prefers to spend your time cooking food or making pottery to working, you may resent the time and effort you have to put into accounting. However, ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...