The board’s Accounting and Auditing Policy Committee issued Federal Financial Accounting Technical Release (TR) 22: Leases Implementation Guidance Updates.
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GASB addresses disclosure and classification of capital assets
GASB issued a proposal that would establish requirements for certain types of capital assets to be disclosed separately for purposes of note disclosures, allowing users to make informed decisions about these and to evaluate accountability.
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.
GASB provides guidance on application of standards
GASB has issued implementation guidance in the form of questions and answers, that is intended to clarify a series of the board’s pronouncements.
How a CPA saved a state millions in health care costs
Marilyn Bartlett, CPA, changed the conversation about health care policy when her penchant for numbers saved Montana’s state employee health plan millions without increasing member or employer contributions.
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.
How the Financial Accounting Foundation plans to strengthen oversight
The organization’s latest effort provide a more convenient way for stakeholders with questions about due process in standard-setting to voice their concerns.
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.
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.
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.
FAF publishes new strategic plan
The Financial Accounting Foundation released its new strategic plan, which outlines the strategic goals that the organization will address over the next several years.
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.
GASB proposes new implementation guidance
GASB issues proposed implementation guidance in the form of questions and answers intended to clarify, explain, or elaborate on certain pronouncements.
Resources for organizations requiring an audit related to COVID-19 relief
AICPA & CIMA tools can assist organizations new to single audits or similar compliance engagements.
GASB issues enhanced concepts for notes to financial statements
The GASB issued a concepts statement to guide the board when establishing note disclosure requirements for state and local governments — part of its response to research reexamining existing note disclosure requirements.
GASB issues proposal requiring disclosure of certain governmental risks
Stakeholders can comment on the GASB’s draft of a proposal that would require governments to disclose information that could affect their level of services or their ability to meet obligations as they come due.
GASB streamlines guidance on compensated absences with unified model
The GASB updates the model for compensated absences to enhance recognition and measurement requirements and simplify disclosure requirements.
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