Apr 30, 2025 | Newsletter
On April 1, the FASB issued a Staff Educational Paper clarifying how to apply revenue recognition guidance to construction contracts with retainage provisions, leading the PCC to remove a related project from its agenda. The FASB finalized guidance on derivatives and is meeting again to discuss CECL, Purchased Financial Assets, and Paid-in-Kind Dividends on Preferred Stock, with two final ASUs and a proposal on debt exchanges expected this quarter. The GASB had a quieter April but held meetings this week to discuss the 2025 Implementation Guidance Update, Infrastructure Assets feedback, revenue and expense recognition, and a technical plan for the remainder of 2025. GASB’s meetings will conclude on May 1 with a joint session with the AICPA’s State and Local Government Expert Panel. The ASB did not meet in April but has a three-day meeting planned for May to address its fraud proposal and a significant SSAE update, with FinREC also meeting in New York next month. The PEEC did not meet in April but has two upcoming meetings in May, so additional updates are expected soon.
Apr 24, 2025 | Auditing
On February 25th, 2025, the AICPA issued Proposed SSAE: Scope Limitations in a Review Engagement.
Apr 3, 2025 | Accounting, Auditing, Ethics, Government
In our Q1 2025 in Review Blog, we look at the standard setting activities of the FASB, GASB and AICPA. The first quarter had a flurry of activities with promises of more standards coming down the pike. This is a great way to keep up to date during busy season without getting in the weeds!
Mar 31, 2025 | Newsletter
March experienced a flurry of activities in standard setting. The FAF issued the first ever PCC Annual Report which highlights the work done by the PCC on behalf of private companies. The FASB met with several of its advisory committees (NAC, PCC, and EITF). While no standards were issued the Board voted to ballot Determining the Accounting Acquirer in the Acquisition of a Variable Interest Entity, Hedge Accounting Improvements and Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets for Private Companies and Certain Not-for-Profit Entities which likely means a flurry of standards are forthcoming.
Mar 27, 2025 | Accounting
In this week’s blog, we take a closer look at the UAA Exposure Draft and the recent AICPA Regional Council Meeting. The AICPA hosted four Regional Council Meetings across the country, with each location bringing together different state council members. The discussions were engaging, energizing, and focused on the future of the CPA profession.
