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Miller GAAP Guide analyzes authoritative GAAP literature contained in Level A of the GAAP hierarchy, established by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 69. Pronouncements in this level include FASB Statements and Interpretations, as well as APB Opinions and Accounting Research Bulletins. The book organizes accounting pronouncements alphabetically by topic under two general areas: generally accepted accounting principles and specialized industry accounting principles. Pronouncements covering the same subject are compiled and incorporated in a single chapter so that the authoritative information is immediately accessible. Highlights The 2003 Edition of the Miller GAAP Guide provides new and expanded coverage in these areas: · Chapter 4, "Business Combinations"-has been revised to reflect the issuance of FAS-141 (Business Combinations) and FAS-142 (Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets). · Chapter 10, "Convertible Debt and Debt with Warrants"-contains an alert to a FASB Exposure Draft, Accounting for Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Liabilities, Equities, or Both. · Chapter 16, "Extinguishment of Debt"-has been revised to reflect the issuance of FAS-145 (Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002. · Chapter 20, "Impairment of Long-Lived Assets"-has been completely revised to reflect the issuance of FAS-144 (Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets), which is effective for years beginning after December 15, 2001. · Chapter 23, "Intangible Assets"-has been revised to reflect the issuance of FAS-142 (Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets) and contains a new flow chart summarizing accounting for intangible assets under FAS-142. · Chapter 41, "Results of Operations"-has been revised to reflect the issuance of FAS-144, specifically as it impacts reporting of discontinued operations Chapter 50, "Insurance"-includes a new analysis of accounting for bonds and other fixed income investments, and common and nonredeemable preferred stock as it pertains to insurance industries.