This week’s GLS blog addresses the final standards that were issued by the AICPA, FASB and GASB in the third quarter of 2021. While it was a light quarter from a standard setting perspective, some of the issued standards address implementation issues which are always helpful. As we expect some big standards to issue in Q4, a light quarter is likely a good thing as all standard setters have big projects on their plate as well!
FASB has issued a proposed ASU addressing the accounting for investments in equity securities measured at fair value that are subject to contractual restrictions preventing the sale of those securities. The proposal clarifies that a contractual restriction on the sale of these securities is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security which means it does not impact the measurement of fair value. Comments are due by November 14, 2021.
This week’s blog addresses part 2 of the IFR4NPO Consultation Paper. The second part of the paper focuses on NFP Specific Financial Reporting Issues. The project is looking for feedback on a variety of nonprofit specific financial reporting considerations. If you have a background in nonprofits, we encourage you to respond to Part 2 of the consultation paper by September 24, 2021.
The AICPA has issued a TQA addressing questions about how for-profit and nonprofit entities account for the new restaurant revitalization and shuttered venue grants that have been received by many organizations. As there is no on point GAAP for for-profit entities, the TQA provides examples of guidance that can be applied by analogy.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued a REVISED exposure draft regarding Notes to the Financial Statements. This is in preparation for a Concept Statement that helps determine what is “essential” for disclosure. The Board previously issued an ED back in 2020 and has made revisions based on the feedback received. Comments are due by October 15, 2021.
GASB has issued a proposed Omnibus Exposure Draft. The ED addresses implementation issues for leases, PPP and SBITA as well as targeted accounting guidance. It also addresses the delay in reference rate reform and LIBOR discontinuance. The Omnibus addresses a variety of topics that are not large enough to address in a standalone standard but that improve financial reporting. Comments are due September 17, 2021.
