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Define Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the characteristic “relevant”
A set of rules and practices, having substantial authoritative support, that the accounting profession recognizes as a general guide for financial reporting purposes.
Accounting information has relevance if it would make a difference in a business decision. Information is considered relevant if it provides information that has predictive value, that is, helps provide accurate expectations about the future, and has confirmatory value, that is, confirms or corrects prior expectations. Materiality is a company-specific aspect of relevance. An item is material when its size makes it likely to influence the decision of an investor or creditor.