Would it surprise you to know that one of the largest institutions in this country does not adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Standards? Would you be even more surprised to learn that this institution is the chief regulator of the major banks in the country?

©2015 Bloomberg News NXXHT86S9738 (Bloomberg) — In the days since Friday’s coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris, the Republican presidential candidates have stepped up their criticism of the Obama administration’s strategy to counter the rise of Islamic State fighters. The top 5 GOP candidates in terms of polling averages have advocated differing strategies