Description: Over the last 15-20 years the job of the valuation actuary has become increasingly demanding. This guide lists literature that only addresses requirements and practices for federally licensed Canadian companies.

Description: Generally accepted accounting principles 'GAAP' are those that apply to external financial reporting of publicly owned business enterprises. The principles that constitute GAAP vary between stock and mutual insurers, from product class to product class, and according to the purchase status of the business. This paper highlights additional reading materials that provide concise information regarding GAAP principals.