The discussion in this area will revolve around what accounting is, who the key parties in the financial reporting process are, the role of generally...

The discussion in this area will revolve around what accounting is, who the key parties in the financial reporting process are, the role of generally accepted accounting principles in the preparation of financial statements, and the regulatory environment of financial reporting in the U.S. The information being discussed here will be found partly in chapter 1 and partly in chapter 2.Let's begin by discussing what accounting is. Anybody?