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PROOF OF POSTING Definition
PROOF OF POSTING (POP) is: a. to prove by acceptable methods the accuracy of any posts made within accounting ledgers; or b. details confirming the shipment of mail with a postal organization.
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PURCHASE METHOD is accounting for an acquisition using market value for the consolidation of the two entities` net assets on the balance sheet. Generally, depreciation/amortization will increase for this method (due to the creation of goodwill) compared to the POOLING OF INTEREST METHOD resulting in lower net income.
BOOK PROFIT see BOOK INCOME.
