FASB issued new rules for presenting and classifying certain cash payments and cash receipts on the statement of cash flows.
FASB financial accounting & reporting
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.
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.
What should FASB work on next?
FASB is seeking feedback on which financial reporting and accounting issues it should add to its agenda for potential standard setting.
FASB proposes clarifying consolidation guidance for not-for-profits
FASB issued a proposal that is designed to clarify when a not-for-profit entity that is a general partner should consolidate a for-profit limited partnership or similar entity.
FASB requires earlier reporting of credit losses
A change to the expected-loss method is designed to align accounting with the economics of lending.
FASB proposes clarification in derecognition guidance
The board is midway through a larger project.
How to tackle implementation of multiple high-profile accounting standards
New high-profile accounting standards for revenue recognition, leases and expected credit losses have companies facing a heavy implementation burden. Here are tips that could ease the stress and make implementation smoother.
5 tips for implementing FASB’s credit loss standard
Gathering data to fill gaps and taking advantage of previous work will be two key actions as companies begin to implement the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s new expected credit loss standard.
FASB may simplify goodwill impairment testing
The board expects to reduce cost and complexity.
FASB proposal addresses details on restricted cash
Specific guidance on this topic is currently lacking.
Expected credit loss standard moves forward
The global financial crisis spurred demand for timely information.
FASB proposes technical corrections and changes
The board aims for incremental improvements to GAAP.
FASB proposes amending consolidation guidance
FASB would amend consolidation guidance under a proposal issued with the intent of providing more useful information to users of financial statements.
New FASB standard requires earlier reporting of credit losses
Credit losses on loans and other financial instruments will be required to be reported in a more timely fashion under a standard the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued.
FASB proposes clarifying scope of nonfinancial asset derecognition guidance
FASB wants to clarify the scope of its nonfinancial asset derecognition guidance and address accounting for partial sales of nonfinancial assets.
Lease accounting implementation a challenge for preparers
Companies are encountering challenges with new lease accounting standards in a process few expect to be easy, according to a recent Deloitte survey.
FASB simplifies transition to equity method of accounting
The new rules eliminate the retroactive adoption requirement in certain cases.
Governments get guidance on split-interest agreements
GASB’s standard affects recognition and measurement.
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