Discuss the differences between governments, not-for-profits

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Assess the role of GASB and its effectiveness with achieving its mission. Explain if the GASB"s oversight of governmental accounting is as effective as the FASB's over financial standards for-profit entities.

Discuss the differences between governments, not-for-profits, and for-profit businesses and how those differences affect financial reporting. Provide specific examples to support your response.

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