What is the main reason that it is necessary for public companies to follow the rules and format set out in the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles​ (GAAP) when creating financial​ statements? A. It ensures that the market value of assets and debt are reported accurately. B. It ensures that information on the performance of public companies is reported on cashbasis accounting. C. It ensures that important budgetary information is not omitted. D. It makes it easier to compare the financial results of different firms.