A proposal would require more detailed disclosures and eliminate redundancy.
Accounting & reporting
FASB proposes changes to long-duration contract reporting for insurance companies
FASB issued a proposal that would change accounting rules for insurance companies that issue long-duration contracts such as life insurance, disability income, long-term care, and annuities.
New lease accounting standard proposed for federal entities
A proposal issued by the FASAB would require federal lessees to recognize a lease liability and a leased asset at the beginning of a lease, unless it is an intragovernmental lease or a short-term lease.
GASB proposal addresses various practice issues
A GASB proposal would provide guidance addressing a multitude of issues that have arisen in state and local government financial reporting.
FASB proposes shortening amortization period for certain debt securities
The FASB issued a proposal that would shorten the amortization period for callable debt securities purchased at a premium.
FASB proposes additional revenue recognition corrections
FASB’s efforts to clarify its new revenue recognition standard continued when the board proposed technical corrections and changes to the standard.
FASB proposes targeted changes to hedge accounting rules
FASB issued proposed hedge accounting rules that are designed to enable a faithful representation of how an organization manages risk.
FASB releases proposed 2017 GAAP taxonomy
The taxonomy allows companies to apply computer-readable tags to thousands of pieces of financial data that are included in financial reports.
AICPA seeks comment on industry-specific revenue recognition advice
9 industries are included in the second round of working drafts.
SEC proposes updating disclosure requirements
The commission seeks to eliminate outdated and unnecessary provisions.
FASB moves to amend consolidation guidance
The proposal would change handling of variable-interest entities.
SEC plans to make exhibits in filings easier to access
The proposal is designed to make it easier for readers to locate exhibits referenced in those filings.
FASB seeks uniformity in cash flow presentation
FASB issued new rules for presenting and classifying certain cash payments and cash receipts on the statement of cash flows.
SEC asks for comments on disclosure simplification
The SEC invited input on certain disclosure requirements related to management, certain security holders, and corporate governance matters.
GASB’s pollution remediation reporting standard meets objective, review finds
GASB’s rules for reporting on pollution mediation obligations provide for consistent, timely and complete reporting, according to a review.
Tips for implementing FASB’s not-for-profit standard
FASB recently issued its first major change to not-for-profit accounting standards since 1993. Here are tips for implementing the new standard.
Broker-dealer audit concerns remain high for PCAOB
PCAOB inspectors found deficiencies in 77% of the audits of broker-dealers they reviewed in 2015.
FASB modifies not-for-profit accounting rules
FASB’s new accounting standard is designed to help not-for-profits tell their story through their financial statements.
FASB proposes concepts for financial statement presentation
FASB issued a proposal that would establish a set of concepts for how recognized items should be presented in a financial statement.
How not-for-profits can stay strong amid uncertainty
Finance leaders offer suggestions for staying strong in these challenging times.
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