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FASB proposes scope-related changes to two ASC topics

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is seeking feedback on a proposed Accounting Standards Update related to the application of derivative accounting to contracts and to the diversity in accounting for a share-based payment from a customer.

Digital assets addressed by FASAB

The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board issued an exposure draft focused on seized and forfeited digital assets, the latest regulatory body to add guidance related to digital assets.

FASAB releases annual handbook

The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board published the latest version of accounting standards for the U.S. government.

FASB seeks input on new chapter of conceptual framework

FASB issued a proposed new chapter of its Conceptual Framework related to the measurement of items recognized in financial statements. If finalized, the chapter would represent the completion of the framework.

FASB releases 2024 reporting taxonomies

The 2024 GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy and the 2024 SEC Reporting Taxonomy are now available, along with a taxonomy related to XBRL data.

FASB issues new cryptoassets standard

The Accounting Standards Update requires entities to report on certain fungible assets at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in net income.

FASB issues new segment reporting guidance

The final Accounting Standards Update, required for annual periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2023, is designed to “improve financial reporting by providing additional information about a public company’s significant segment expenses” in a timely manner.

FASB approves cryptoassets standard

The board voted to issue a standard that defines the financial reporting requirements for certain crypto holdings and how the value of those assets should be measured.

FASB issues new chapter of its Conceptual Framework

FASB issued a new chapter of its Conceptual Framework related to the recognition and derecognition of criteria and guidance on when an item should be incorporated into and removed from financial statements.

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