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Accounting Standards

Accounting standards are formal guidelines issued by regulatory bodies that define how financial transactions should be recorded and reported. They ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability across businesses and industries. Following standards such as IFRS or GAAP helps maintain investor confidence, supports compliance, and enables stakeholders to make informed financial decisions based on reliable information.

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