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March 27, 2023

FASB issues update to leases guidance

The amended Accounting Standards Update addresses concerns related to terms and conditions to be considered and accounting for leasehold improvements.

March 23, 2023

FASB issues proposed changes to cryptoasset accounting, disclosure

FASB is seeking comments on a proposed Accounting Standards Update that is intended to improve the accounting for and disclosure of certain cryptoassets.

March 22, 2023

SEC moves toward requiring electronic filings

The commission proposed amendments that would require registrants to file a number of submissions electronically as it works to modernize the agency’s information collection and analysis methods.

March 17, 2023

FASAB issues bulletin on reimbursable work agreements

FASAB issued a technical bulletin to further explain and address accounting issues not directly covered under Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards 54 and other relevant statements.

March 15, 2023

SEC proposals target cybersecurity

Proposals would expand who must report on cybersecurity and data breaches, as well as what they must report.

March 15, 2023

FASB proposes enhancements to income tax disclosures

FASB is seeking comments on a proposed Accounting Standards Update that addresses requests for improved income tax disclosures.

March 15, 2023

3 trends that will reshape accounting and finance in 2023

The chief accounting officer of Workday shares on technology and talent strategy, zero-day close, and accounting’s role in driving value creation.

March 1, 2023

Managing interest rate risk with FASB’s new hedging flexibility

Find out how to apply FASB’s updated
hedge accounting guidance, which more
closely aligns a company’s financial
reporting with the results of its risk
management strategy.

February 27, 2023

FAF debuts enhanced access to online accounting standards

The Financial Accounting Foundation released its free, enhanced online access to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the GASB Governmental Accounting Research System.

February 27, 2023

Opportunity knocks for firms as ESG reporting, assurance levels rise

More large companies than ever are reporting ESG data and obtaining assurance, according to a global survey, prompting many U.S. audit firms to explore how to best position themselves for an increased role.

February 23, 2023

First global sustainability standards approach the finish line

The International Sustainability Standards Board announces that IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 will be released in June and effective for some companies in 2024.

February 15, 2023

SEC adopts rule changes to reduce risks, proposes two other rules

The SEC adopted rule changes to reduce risks in clearance and settlement, shortening the standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer transactions in securities, and proposed two other rules.

February 6, 2023

GASB proposes implementation guidance on subscription-based IT arrangements

GASB issued a proposed implementation guidance that is intended to clarify, explain, or elaborate on existing guidance on subscription-based information technology arrangements.

January 23, 2023

FinCEN provides time estimates for compiling beneficial ownership details

FinCEN estimates that most companies will have a simple structure that will require 90 minutes per response, but complex entry filings will require much more time.

January 13, 2023

FASB provides update on disaggregation project

Tentative board decisions call for entities to disaggregate costs incurred that are expensed as occurred and costs incurred that are capitalized as inventory.

January 12, 2023

FinCEN proposes rules about access to beneficial ownership information

Proposed regulations under the Corporate Transparency Act address protocols for access to beneficial owner information by authorized recipients.

January 6, 2023

Addressing ESG: Experts advise action but also patience

Regulation is an important step to establishing a baseline for ESG reporting, but it’s only a first step, according to panelists at the AICPA & CIMA Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments.

January 1, 2023

Initial direct cost and deferred rent under FASB ASC 842

Topic 842 requires that initial direct costs be added to the right-of-use asset and included in its subsequent amortization.

December 21, 2022

FASB defers sunset date of reference rate reform guidance

FASB extended the period of time preparers can use the reference rate reform relief guidance by two years, to 2024.

December 16, 2022

FASB releases GAAP Taxonomy reports

FASB has released its annual GAAP Taxonomy, which includes the 2023 GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy and the 2023 SEC Reporting Taxonomy.

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Tax season quick guide

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