Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are a set of rules and guidelines prepared by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and adhered to by Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) to ensure consistency, reliability, and transparency in financial reporting.
Mark to (the) Market refers to the practice of valuing a security or portfolio in accordance with its current market value rather than its historical cost. This practice ensures that margin accounts comply with necessary maintenance requirements and provides accurate, up-to-date valuations for mutual funds.
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