accounting principle

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accounting principle - a principle that governs current accounting practice and that is used as a reference to determine the appropriate treatment of complex transactions

accounting standard

principle - a rule or standard especially of good behavior; "a man of principle"; "he will not violate his principles"

GAAP, generally accepted accounting principles - a collection of rules and procedures and conventions that define accepted accounting practice; includes broad guidelines as well as detailed procedures

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