GASB Subsequent Events – Exposure Draft
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has released a new Exposure Draft on Subsequent Events, aiming to enhance financial reporting consistency and provide clearer guidance on recognized and nonrecognized events. In this blog, we’ll look at the key areas of the exposure draft to keep you informed about the proposed changes. Your feedback is valuable! Share your insights by February 21st by submitting comments to director@gasb.org or via the online input form.
2023-2024 Review of the Private Company Council
In December 2024, the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) released its 2023-2024 Review of the Private Company Council (PCC). The purpose of this report is to review the effectiveness of the PCC. The FAF gathered both internal feedback from PCC members & FASB members, and external feedback by conducting virtual meetings with representatives from firms, banking industry lenders, and other stakeholder groups, as well as issuing a Request for Public Comment. The report is divided into 5 key categories, including the PCC’s mission, communication, meeting operations, size/composition/recruitment of PCC members, and a conclusion section. Overall, the 2023-2024 PCC review highlighted positive stakeholder feedback on the PCC’s effectiveness while identifying areas for improvement.
Proposed Updates to Accounting for Internal-Use Software
With the rise of agile development and modern technology, it’s time to ditch the old stage-based approach and embrace updates that better reflect how software is developed today. Here’s what’s proposed: 1) Modernization: Streamlined accounting rules for internal-use software (Subtopic 350-40) that align with contemporary methods. 2) Transparency: Improved visibility into cash flows tied to software costs for smarter investor insights. 3) Clarity: Simplified guidance that brings website development costs under the same umbrella. The comment deadline is January 27, 2025.
GASB Implementation Guidance Update 2025 – Exposure Draft
The GASB recently released an exposure draft for the 2025 Implementation Guidance Update. This guidance includes Q&As that address inquiries about previously issued statements to help facilitate the implementation of new pronouncements. Comments on the exposure draft are due to the GASB by January 24, 2025.
2024 Year in Review
The number of issued standards likely hit one of the lowest points in history! This blog will review the accounting, auditing, and ethics standards issued by the FASB, GASB, and AICPA in 2024. While 2024 wasn’t busy for final standards, there was a flurry of due process documents, which means we may see an uptick in 2025.
GASB Infrastructure Assets – Preliminary Views
GASB has issued its Preliminary Views on the accounting and financial reporting for infrastructure assets and is looking for your comments on the issues. Watch this week’s genuine learning blog to learn what the preliminary views are so that you can submit your comments by January 17, 2025!
FASB’s New Proposal on VIE Acquirers
Dive into our latest Genuine Learning Blog video where we unpack the Proposed Accounting Standards Update on Business Combinations (Topic 805) and Consolidation (Topic 810). We’re shedding light on the complexities of determining the accounting acquirer when acquiring a Variable Interest Entity (VIE). This is a must-watch for professionals navigating the nuances of mergers, acquisitions, and consolidation accounting. Stay ahead of the curve and understand how these proposed changes could impact your financial reporting!
Proposed Statement on Standards for Accounting & Review Services
On September 23, 2024, the AICPA’s Accounting & Review Services Committee proposed amendments to AR-C Section 70, Preparation of Financial Statements, in AICPA Professional Standards. The proposed changes clarify that AR-C Section 70 does not apply to financial statements prepared as part of a consulting services engagement performed in accordance with CS Section 100, Consulting Services: Definitions and Standards. The comment period ends December 20. The proposed SSARS would become effective for the preparation of financial statements for period ending on or after December 15, 2026. Early implementation would be permitted.
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