FASB proposes delays in 3 key effective dates
Private companies and certain other preparers would see delays in effective dates for accounting standards for leases, hedging, and credit losses under a proposal issued by FASB.
Accounting and Financial Reporting
FinREC issues credit loss standard working drafts
Working drafts of accounting issues related to the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s new credit losses standard were issued by the AICPA Financial Reporting Executive Committee.
FASB extends GAAP alternatives to not-for-profits
The amendments took effect immediately.
Lessee accounting for governments: An in-depth look
These practical illustrations give state and local governments insight into the new requirements of GASB Statement No. 87.
Accounting standards authority receives AICPA’s highest honor
James J. Leisenring received the 2019 Gold Medal Award of Distinction, the highest honor granted by the AICPA.
FASB tackles difficult liabilities and equity topic
FASB addressed one of the most challenging areas of financial reporting with a proposal intended to help distinguish liabilities from equity.
FASB proposes clarifying interaction between 2 standards
FASB issued a proposal that would clarify the interaction between its standard on recognition and measurement of financial instruments and its standard on equity method investments.
FASB to propose delaying effective dates for 4 major standards
Effective dates for certain entities for key standards on accounting for leases, credit losses, hedging, and long-duration insurance contracts would change under a proposal FASB voted to direct its staff to draft.
Implementation insight from FASB’s vice chair
FASB vice chairman Jim Kroeker shares advice for successful implementation of accounting standards, as well as what’s on the horizon for FASB.
GASB seeks comment on several issues
GASB issued an omnibus exposure draft covering accounting and financial reporting issues identified during the implementation of previous GASB guidance.
FASB considering goodwill accounting changes
FASB issued an Invitation to Comment on whether the board should make changes to the accounting for certain identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination and subsequent accounting for goodwill.
Lease accounting: A private company perspective
As they implement FASB’s new lease accounting rules, private companies and not-for-profits may be surprised by the complexity of the transition and the effects on the financial statements.
Private company lease accounting delay requested
The standard took effect for public companies this year.
SEC addresses ICFR attestation for smaller companies
Commission also proposes changes for disclosures on acquisitions and disposals.
Q&A discusses ‘direct care’ expenses for collections
A Technical Question and Answer issued by the AICPA discusses the characteristics of expenses that would be considered “direct care of existing collections” under a new FASB standard that updates the definition of “collections.”
FASB proposes simplifying accounting for income taxes
The changes would remove various exceptions to general principles.
Polley steps down as head of FAF
High-profile standards were completed during the CEO's tenure.
GASB proposes changes to Sec. 457 plan reporting
GASB proposed new guidance that would clarify the accounting and financial reporting of Internal Revenue Code Sec. 457 deferred compensation plans.
FASB proposes narrow-scope changes to credit loss standard
FASB proposed changes that are designed to address issues that have arisen for stakeholders implementing the board’s new standard for accounting for credit losses.
Get private companies ready for the new revenue standard
Private companies are entering the final stretch of their preparations to comply with FASB’s new revenue recognition standard. Here’s how auditors can help their clients with the implementation process.
