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Catch-up on Past Issues
October 2024 Newsletter
October was a significant month for the GASB and FASB, with both boards advancing initiatives that affect financial reporting standards for government entities and private companies. GASB released a Preliminary Views (PV) document titled Infrastructure Assets, inviting public input on enhancing transparency around asset condition and maintenance. GASB also issued Statement No. 104, which mandates detailed disclosures for capital assets, including lease and subscription assets, and addresses new “right-to-use” asset types. On the FASB front, an October 16 meeting covered recommendations to present contract assets and liabilities on a gross basis and proposed simplifications for credit loss reporting, particularly for private companies and non-profits. Additionally, FASB added new members to its Investor Advisory Committee to bolster its advisory capabilities.
September 2024 Newsletter
September was a busy month for the standard setters. The FASB issued two proposed Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs), one on September 25 aimed at clarifying hedge accounting guidance, particularly addressing global reference rate reform, with feedback due by November 25. On September 30, they proposed another ASU to improve guidance on share-based consideration payable to customers, impacting revenue recognition, with feedback due by November 14. Meanwhile, the AICPA and NASBA sought input on proposed changes to the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) to create a new CPA licensure pathway, with feedback open until December. The AICPA’s ARSC also released an exposure draft on amending AR-C section 70 for consulting services engagements. Lastly, the GASB held two meetings, approving GASB 104 on the disclosure of certain capital assets and discussing infrastructure assets and subsequent events.
August 2024 Newsletter
In August, the FASB released its 2024 Investor Outreach Report, seeking input on top investor priorities, including financial reporting disaggregation, ESG-related transactions, digital assets, and financial KPIs. On August 16, the FASB and the Accounting Standards Board of Japan held their 34th meeting in Norwalk, CT, continuing their efforts to develop global accounting standards. From August 20-22, the GASB met to discuss topics like infrastructure assets, revenue recognition, and its technical plan, with another meeting scheduled for September 9 to discuss nonfinancial assets. On August 13, an AICPA-supported letter urged the Department of Homeland Security to include accounting in the STEM Designated Degree Program List, potentially attracting global talent to U.S. accounting programs.