The Private Company Council (PCC) is forging ahead with more in-depth analysis of three of the four issues it initially identified as candidates for possible GAAP exceptions or modifications for private companies. On Tuesday, during the newly created PCC’s second meeting, the council added the three items to its agenda
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Private Company Council has VIEs on radar
Variable-interest entities (VIEs), which have long been identified as one of the most frustrating concepts in accounting for private companies, were among the four issues the new Private Company Council (PCC) identified for further study and possible agenda consideration during its initial meeting Dec. 6 in Norwalk, Conn. The PCC
VIEs among first issues PCC identifies for discussion
Variable-interest entities (VIEs), which have long been identified as one of the most frustrating concepts in accounting for private companies, were among the four issues the new Private Company Council (PCC) identified for further study in its initial meeting Thursday in Norwalk, Conn. The PCC was created by FASB’s parent
All eyes on standards as PCC holds first meeting
After decades of deliberation on the process for deciding accounting standards for private companies, the standards themselves are about to be reviewed by a new council. The new Private Company Council (PCC) created by the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) will meet for the first time Thursday in Norwalk, Conn. The
News highlights for December 2012
The first item of business for the Private Company Council (PCC), which will be chaired by Billy Atkinson, will be working with FASB to continue developing a framework for making decisions about whether and when U.S. GAAP should be modified for private companies. The PCC—created by the Financial Accounting Foundation
Framework for SMEs emphasizes relevance, historical costs
As David Morgan revealed some of the specific principles that will be contained in the proposed Financial Reporting Framework for Small and Medium-Sized Entities, one common theme emerged. “We don’t get into a lot of things that we don’t consider relevant,” Morgan told the audience Monday at the AICPA fall
Private Company Council chair favors holistic approach over differential standards for public, private companies
The chairman of the new Private Company Council envisions trying to change FASB standards for all users before attempting to create exceptions or modifications to standards for private companies. The chairman, Billy Atkinson, said during an AICPA fall Council presentation Monday that he would favor differential standards for private companies
New Private Company Council’s first meeting set for Dec. 6
The new Private Company Council (PCC) will hold its first public meeting Dec. 6 at the offices of the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) in Norwalk, Conn. Formed by FAF to work with FASB to develop modifications and exceptions to U.S. GAAP for private companies, the PCC will open its agenda
FIN 48 among first priorities for new Private Company Council chair
The standard known as FIN 48 will be among the first issues the newly formed Private Company Council (PCC) discusses, Billy Atkinson said Wednesday after being named the council’s chairman. Atkinson said FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, has been a concern for private company representatives.
Private Company Council selections expected this month
A new system for creating exceptions to U.S. GAAP for private companies will move forward with the selection this month of members of the Private Company Council (PCC). During an informational webcast conducted Friday, FASB said the agenda for the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) includes a September date for PCC
FASB releases recommendations for private company framework
FASB on Tuesday released its initial staff recommendations on whether and when it will be appropriate to adjust financial reporting requirements for private companies. The recommendations are contained in a paper, Private Company Decision-Making Framework: A Framework for Evaluating Financial Accounting and Reporting Guidance for Private Companies. FASB on Tuesday
FAF creates Private Company Council
Along-awaited structure for creating differences in U.S. GAAP for private companies was implemented May 23 when the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) voted to establish a new council during a meeting in Washington. The Private Company Council (PCC) will identify and vote on exceptions and modifications to U.S. GAAP for private
Deadline approaching for Private Company Council nominations
Less than two weeks remain to nominate candidates to serve on the new Private Company Council (PCC) that will identify and vote on differences in U.S. GAAP for private companies. The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) board of trustees, which will oversee the PCC, is forming the new council and has
AICPA reporting framework for SMEs expected early in 2013
The reporting framework the AICPA is developing for small and medium-size private companies, which will blend accrual income tax methods with other traditional methods of accounting, will be exposed for public comment this fall and is expected to be ready for use in 2013. In May, the AICPA announced plans
New private company council includes FASB, but in reduced role
The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) voted Wednesday to create a Private Company Council (PCC) to identify and vote on differences in U.S. GAAP for private companies. FASB will be responsible for “endorsement” rather than “ratification” of the newly created council’s decisions. The PCC will decide on exceptions and modifications to
FAF trustees expected to rule on private company reporting standards
The much-debated future of private company financial reporting is expected to be decided this week. Proponents of differential financial reporting standards for private companies—and advocates of uniform reporting rules—will turn their attention to Washington on Wednesday as 2 ½ years of formal discussion appear ready to end. The Financial Accounting
Private company reporting decision could come in May, FASB chairman says
The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) trustees hope to vote on a final structure and plan for private company financial reporting at their meeting in May, FASB Chairman Leslie Seidman said Monday. In her “2012 Chairman’s Outlook on the FASB” webcast, Seidman explained the various private company initiatives being undertaken by
FASB adds project to define “nonpublic entity,” as FAF private company decision looms
As its parent foundation works to develop a plan on improving private company accounting standards, FASB is trying to determine which entities can call themselves nonpublic. FASB announced Wednesday that it will undertake a project to reexamine the definition of a “nonpublic entity.” The announcement is likely to be welcome
Comment period on private company reporting draws to a close
A comment period on private company financial statements that already has produced more than 6,500 letters has left the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) trustees with a lot to consider, FAF President and CEO Terri Polley said Thursday. Speaking at a North Carolina Association of CPAs meeting that was simulcast on
FAF releases “post-implementation review” of FIN 48
The Financial Accounting Foundation’s first formal “post-implementation review” of a FASB standard is complete with this morning’s report that FASB Interpretation no. (FIN) 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, generally achieves its purpose. According to a FAF announcement, the review concluded that FIN 48 increases relevance and comparability in
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