Publisher's Synopsis
Authoritative guidance on accounting and financial reporting for employee benefits and plans
This much–needed guide focuses on accounting and financial reporting for employee benefits from the plan administrator’s side. While employers struggle to balance cost controls with the needs of their employees, continued government supervision and ever–changing legislation make GAAP for this complex area a constant challenge for accountants. From pension and profit–sharing plans to health and welfare plans, Wiley GAAP for Employee Benefits Plans guides accountants through the various ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations, as well as the authoritative accounting and financial reporting requirements. Comprehensive and reliable, this easy–to–use reference features:
The most up–to–date financial accounting and reporting information for the range of employee benefits including defined contribution pension plans, defined benefit pension plans, and health
and welfare plans
Tips and techniques from relevant practice experience
Continuous online updating of the ever–changing laws and requirements
With its reader–friendly format, this indispensable guide is designed to be kept on your desk rather than on your bookshelf. And don’t miss these exciting new references, available in CD–ROM for Windows® (except Field Guides):
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Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 2000
WILEY Practitioner’s Guide to GAAS 2000 Covering all SASs, SSAEs, SSARSs, and Interpretations
WILEY Auditor’s SAS Field Guide 2000
WILEY Not–for–Profit GAAP 2000
Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Not–for–Profit Organizations 2000
WILEY Not–for–Profit Accounting Field Guide 1999 2000
WILEY GAAP for Governments 2000
Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
for State and Local Governments 2000
WILEY GAAP for Governments Field Guide 2000 2001
Including the new Financial Reporting Model
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