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Special Purpose Frameworks

Financial Reporting Frameworks Other Than GAAP

Special purpose frameworks are financial reporting frameworks designed to meet the needs of specific users rather than the general public. Examples include cash basis, tax basis, regulatory basis, and contractual basis accounting.

Tip
The auditor's report should identify the special purpose framework used to prepare the financial statements.
Summary
Special purpose frameworks serve the information needs of specific users instead of general-purpose financial reporting.