Accounting is the process of systematically recording, measuring, analyzing, and reporting financial information related to an individual, business, or organization. It is often referred to as the "language of business" because it provides a way for stakeholders—such as business owners, investors, creditors, and regulators—to understand the financial health and performance of an entity.

 

Accounting serves several essential purposes, including:

 

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Progressive Corporation is a leading American insurance company that provides a wide range of personal and commercial property and casualty insurance products and services. Founded by Joseph Lewis in 1937 and headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio, United States, Progressive primarily operates in the United States, but also offers its services in other countries, such as Australia.

 

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a multinational consumer goods corporation that specializes in manufacturing and marketing a broad range of personal care, household cleaning, and health and wellness products. Founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. P&G operates in more than 180 countries and serves millions of consumers worldwide.

 

Principal Financial Group is a leading global financial services company that provides a wide range of insurance, retirement, investment, and asset management solutions to individual and institutional clients. Founded by Edward Temple in 1879 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, Principal Financial Group operates in more than 80 countries and serves over 45 million customers worldwide.

 

Principal Financial Group''s business is organized into four main segments:

 

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PPL Corporation is an energy holding company that, through its subsidiaries, generates and delivers electricity, as well as provides natural gas services to millions of customers in the United States and the United Kingdom. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, PPL operates primarily in the Eastern and Midwestern regions of the U.S. and in the U.K.

The leadership team of PPL is under the lead of CEO Vincent Sorgi.

PPL''s business is organized into two main segments:

 

PPG Industries, Inc. is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials, serving a wide range of industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer markets. Founded in 1883 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, PPG operates in more than 70 countries and has manufacturing facilities and research centers around the world.

The leadership team of PPG Industries is under the lead of CEO Michael McGarry.

PPG''s business is organized into two main segments:

Pool Corporation (PoolCorp) is the world''s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. Founded by Manny Perez de la Mesa in 1993 and headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, United States, the company operates primarily in North America, Europe, and Australia.

 

PoolCorp''s business is divided into two main segments:

 

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PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is a diversified financial services corporation providing a wide range of banking, investment, and asset management services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, PNC operates primarily in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeast regions of the country.

The leadership team of PNC Financial Services Group is under the lead of CEO William Demchak

Pioneer Natural Resources is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company that focuses on the development and extraction of hydrocarbon resources in the United States. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company primarily operates in the Permian Basin, which is a prolific oil-producing region located in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.