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January 2024 Genuine Learning Newsletter
In January, the FASB appointed new members to its Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC) and the GASB issued Statement 102, Certain Risk Disclosures. The NAC welcomed six new members for a four-year term. GASB’s Statement 102 aims to enhance risk disclosure in government financial statements, effective for fiscal years starting after June 15, 2024. Additionally, anticipation builds for the release of the new Yellow Book and the 2024 Compliance Supplement in the coming months.
Newsletter December 2023
December 2023 saw significant activity from the FASB, including the issuance of two new ASUs and a proposed ASU on convertible debt instruments. ASU 2023-08 addresses crypto asset accounting and disclosure, effective for fiscal years starting after December 15, 2024. ASU 2023-09 enhances income tax disclosures, with effective dates varying by entity type. The FASB also proposed an ASU to clarify convertible debt instrument settlements. Additionally, the AICPA commented on sustainability assurance standards, and PEEC released a new interpretation on public interest entities, aligning with IFAC requirements.
Newsletter November 2023
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, enhancing segment reporting disclosures to include significant expenses regularly provided to decision-makers. Public entities must report this information for annual periods starting after December 15, 2023. The FASB also appointed Hillary H. Salo as a new board member and reappointed Susan M. Cosper. Additionally, the AICPA adopted revised Statements on Standards for Tax Services, effective January 1, 2024, introducing a new organizational structure and three new standards focusing on data protection, tool reliance, and client representation before tax authorities.
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