Tennessee Financial Accounting Reporting Guidelines provide guidance on how to report financial transactions for Tennessee local governments. The Guidelines are issued by the State of Tennessee's Comptroller of the Treasury and are designed to ensure that all financial information is accurately reported and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Tennessee Financial Accounting Reporting Guidelines are broken up into two primary documents: The Tennessee Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAR) and the Tennessee Local Government Accounting and Reporting Standards (LARS). The CAR is a comprehensive financial report that includes balance sheets, income statements, notes to the financial statements, and other required information. The LARS document provides guidance on financial reporting requirements, including accounting policies, and reporting requirements for the different types of transactions that occur in local governments. The Tennessee Financial Accounting Reporting Guidelines are updated regularly to ensure they remain in compliance with changing accounting standards and regulations. They are also used to provide financial education to local governments and their staff.