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Table of Contents<br><br>
Chapter 1
: Introduction<br> - Background and purpose of study<br> - Scope and limitations<br> - Research methodology<br><br>
Chapter 2
: Accounting Standards<br> - Private company use of GAAP vs non-GAAP standards<br> - Public company requirement to use GAAP<br> - Differences in revenue recognition, leases, and other standards<br><br>
Chapter 3
: Financial Reporting<br> - Private company reporting frequency and requirements<br> - Public company SEC reporting forms (10-K, 10-Q) and deadlines<br> - Differences in financial statement disclosures<br><br>
Chapter 4
: Auditing<br> - Private company audit requirements<br> - Public company audit requirements and PCAOB oversight<br> - Internal controls compliance differences<br><br>
Chapter 5
: Governance and Oversight<br> - Private company ownership structure impacts<br> - Public company board requirements and shareholder rights<br> - Regulatory oversight by SEC versus non-governmental bodies
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