Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS)

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The Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) refers to a set of authoritative guidelines issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to standardize financial accounting and reporting practices. SFAS meaning encompasses the principles and rules that govern the preparation of financial statements, ensuring consistency and transparency. These standards are integral to the development of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States.

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