Some governments with multiple-employer defined benefit pension plans have found it difficult to comply with GASB’s new pension accounting standards.
Accounting & reporting
Accounting for software at federal agencies addressed in proposal
A recent proposal is designed to address challenges that federal government agencies have experienced in accounting for internal-use software.
FinREC gives mixed review to FASB’s not-for-profit proposal
AICPA committee has concerns about divergence with for-profit model.
FASB changes employee benefit plan accounting
Three-part document is designed to reduce complexity.
IFRS Foundation proposes taxonomy updates
Updates are intended to assist organizations that report electronically.
FASB clarifies electricity contract scope exception
The standard removes derivatives and hedging label from some agreements.
FASB should look again at not-for-profits reporting
A reader responds to a recent JofA article on FASB’s project on NFP reporting.
FASB issues formal notice of revenue recognition deferral
Delay addresses preparers’ implementation concerns.
FASB proposes updates to derivatives and hedging accounting
Changes would clarify certain requirements.
FASB simplifies inventory measurement guidance
Changes apply to entities using last-in, first-out or retail methods.
IASB may delay new rules for transactions with associates, joint ventures
An upcoming, broader review may include more substantial simplifications.
SEC approves CEO pay-ratio rule
The SEC approved a new rule requiring U.S. public companies to disclose the ratio between their CEO’s compensation and that of their median employee.
GASB proposes Q&As to elaborate on recent pronouncements
GASB has issued a proposed implementation guide that contains questions and answers that are designed to clarify, explain, or elaborate on recently issued standards for state and local government financial reporting.
FASB proposes narrow changes to revenue recognition standard
FASB intends to improve the guidance on collectibility, noncash consideration, and completed contracts at transition in the new revenue recognition standard.
FASB moves to simplify business combination accounting
FASB issued new rules that are intended to simplify accounting for adjustments made to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination.
How should materiality be applied? FASB weighs in
FASB issued two exposure drafts that address the use of materiality—an attempt to help organizations eliminate unnecessary disclosures in financial statements.
IASB to propose temporary measures for insurance companies
The IASB will propose temporary measures to address concerns about issues insurance companies are facing with implementation of the new financial instruments standard.
GASB to take a fundamental look at financial statements
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board will review the foundation of the financial reporting model for state and local governments.
FASB releases proposed 2016 GAAP taxonomy
The proposed taxonomy contains updates for accounting standards and other recommended improvements to the official taxonomy, which is used by public issuers registered with the SEC.
SEC considers updating audit committee disclosures
The commission is seeking public comment on information provided to investors.
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