Whenever you're ready, walk me through how you'd approach this.
What are the key principles of GAAP that you adhere to in your accounting practices?
Explain the practical principles you would apply in a US GAAP accounting role, including accrual accounting, revenue recognition, matching, consistency, materiality and full disclosure, and going concern. Describe how you would apply them during the close process, including the effect on journal entries and the financial statements. Distinguish formal GAAP requirements from professional judgment and explain why documentation, consistency, and internal controls matter.