generally accepted accounting principles

Definitions of generally accepted accounting principles
  1. noun
    a collection of rules and procedures and conventions that define accepted accounting practice; includes broad guidelines as well as detailed procedures
    synonyms: GAAP
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    type of:
    accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection
    several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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