Careful planning and collecting of lease inventory data are key in implementing FASB’s new standard.
Accounting & reporting
FASB drops Step 2 from goodwill impairment test
Early adoption is permitted this year.
FASAB issues new standard on insurance programs
Guidance rescinds existing rules.
FinREC publishes revenue recognition working drafts for insurance, software
The AICPA is issuing an industry-specific guide.
PCAOB issues guidance on new Form AP reporting
The engagement partner’s name must stay consistent.
New rules for accounting for amortization of premiums for purchased callable debt securities
FASB issued a new standard that makes targeted changes designed to prevent the recognition of too much interest income before a borrower calls the debt security, and prevent the recognition of a loss on the call date.
How financial statement audits deliver key business insights
Financial statement audits are not just a compliance exercise, but also an opportunity to gain knowledge that can generate positive business results.
GASB addresses wide range of accounting issues
GASB issued a new statement that addresses a wide range of accounting issues that have challenged state and local government financial statement preparers.
Working with competitors can aid revenue recognition effort
Participating in industry groups has emerged as one of the best tactics for success.
Credit loss standard implementation tips
FASB’s new credit loss standard will challenge banks to find the right data for forecasting expected losses in their portfolios.
How to improve fraud controls in complex accounting areas
It stands to reason that accounting areas that are highly subjective and complex also are prone to fraud, errors, and breakdowns in internal controls.
FASB changes presentation of defined benefit costs
Current presentation requirements for defined benefit costs lacked transparency and limited the usefulness of financial information, according to stakeholders.
FASB proposes simplifying accounting for share-based payments to nonemployees
Accounting for share-based payments to nonemployees in exchange for goods and services would become similar to the accounting for share-based payments to employees under a proposal FASB issued.
FinREC exposes 5 revenue recognition issues
Working drafts exposed by the AICPA Financial Reporting Executive Committee address five new revenue recognition issues.
AICPA exposes more revenue recognition drafts
The latest issues address aerospace and defense, telecommunications, and time-share.
FASB makes technical improvements to revenue recognition standard
The changes address 13 narrow issues.
IASB proposes amendments to 3 standards
The changes are part of an annual improvement process.
FASB issues technical corrections
Inconsistencies in guidance are addressed.
FASAB proposes changes to budget and accrual reconciliation
Reconciliation would be focused on net outlays.
Get revenue recognition right at not-for-profits
Costly mistakes can be avoided by following best practices that lead to proper judgments.
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