The amendments conform implementation guidance to several existing reporting standards for federal government entities.
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FASAB offers new guidance on seized and forfeited digital assets
Federal government standard setter clarifies how to apply existing standards for inventory and related property to certain digital assets.
FASAB releases transitional accommodations for new leases standard
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board issued an amendment providing “an appropriate degree of flexibility” for an interim period.
FASAB releases 3-year strategic plan, annual report
Intangible assets and climate-related reporting are among action items that the board, which is responsible for setting standards for federal government entities, will address in the coming years.
FASAB committee issues updates to guidance on leases
The board’s Accounting and Auditing Policy Committee issued Federal Financial Accounting Technical Release (TR) 22: Leases Implementation Guidance Updates.
FASAB seeks comment on guidance for management discussion and analysis
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board is seeking feedback on an exposure draft aimed at updating the guidance for management discussion and analysis (MD&A).
FASAB seeks to enhance note disclosures in financial statements
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board is accepting public comments on an exposure draft aimed at making note disclosures an ‘integral part’ of financial statements.
FASAB committee proposes changes to guidance on leases
With a new standard for reporting on leases soon to be effective, the Accounting and Auditing Policy Committee is seeking comments on updates to its leases guidance in a 2021 technical release.
FASAB seeks feedback on its existing standards
The FASAB is seeking comments on its Reexamination of Existing Standards project to ensure that its standards meet users’ needs and provide financial information that supports public accountability and transparency.
FASAB issues statement to clarify lease terms
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board issued a statement intended to provide targeted technical clarifications to further facilitate implementation of SFFAS 54, Leases.
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.
FASAB seeks comments on annual report, 3-year plan
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) is seeking comments on its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022 and Three-Year Plan.
FASAB proposes conforming amendments to 4 technical releases
A proposal issued Wednesday by the Accounting and Auditing Policy Committee of the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board would amend four federal government accounting standards technical releases to conform with recently issued guidance.
FASAB clarifies federal accounting rules for debt cancellation
Debt cancellation is a nonexchange activity that should be reported by federal entities on the statement of changes in net position, according to an interpretation issued by FASAB.
FASAB amends lease accounting requirements
Lease accounting requirements for federal agencies were amended and clarified Thursday when FASAB issued new guidance.
FASAB reappoints Scott for second term as chair
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board’s sponsors reappointed George Scott, CPA, CGMA, for a second term as the board’s chair.
Q&A: FASAB reaches milestone amid pandemic
After celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board is continuing to move forward in its mission to deliver transparency in federal accounting, says board Chair George Scott, CPA, CGMA.
New lease accounting guidance proposed for federal entities
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board and the Accounting and Auditing Policy Committee issued a joint exposure draft related to lease accounting for federal entities.
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