The GASB has exposed one additional question related to cloud computing arrangements and the scope of GASB 96. The question provides guidance on how to evaluate cloud computing arrangements [...]
GAO has issued a proposed update to GAGAS. The main changes include, similar to the AICPA, a movement to quality management and a more risk based approach to quality [...]
The AICPA has issued the final blueprints for the new CPA exam which will launch in 2024. Based on the comments received in the exposure draft phase, the AICPA [...]
The AICPA's Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) has issued a new ethics interpretation around Compliance Audits. The interpretation adds two new definitions and revises a third definition. In addition, [...]
The FAF has released its strategic plan which includes the mission, vision and values of the FAF which is the parent entity to the FASB and GASB. The plan [...]
Further Reading AU-C 805, Special Considerations—Audits of Single Financial Statements and Specific Elements, Accounts, or Items of a Financial Statement Governmental Audits of Single Financial Statements or Elements, [...]
We kick off 2023 with a look at the final standards that were issued by the FASB, GASB and AICPA throughout 2022. We'll give an executive overview of what [...]
In December 2022, the FASB issued two Accounting Standard Updates that make changes to previously issued standards. ASU 2022-05 updates the transition guidance for ASU 2018-12 impacting long duration [...]
This week on Accountable, Virtual Currency Are you curious about the origins of Virtual Currency or maybe concerned about how it's doing lately? In this episode of Accountable, Jerry [...]
The AICPA has issued proposed changes to the peer review standards. The proposal is filled with several technical corrections and wording changes with the intent to improve clarity of [...]
GASB has issued 9 questions for public comment that relate to leases, SBITA and accounting changes. The implementation guidance which would be issued in 2023 would be authoritative interpretations [...]
FASB has proposed changes to Topic 842, Leases for related parties under common control. The proposal would change the evaluation of the lease term for private entities under common [...]
NASBA is proposing changes to Rule 5-7 Retake and Granting of Credit Requirements related to the CPA exam. The date from which credit is calculated varies among the jurisdictions [...]
The AICPA has issued 3 new question and answers around the implementation of the new Information System Services interpretation which will be effective in January 2023. The interpretation has [...]
This week on Accountable, Biz Development and Marketing Considerations Starting a new business is overwhelming! There are so many things to think about! In the last episode of Accountable, [...]
The FASB has proposed a new standard that is intended to reduce diversity in practice related to joint venture accounting at inception. When items are contributed to a joint [...]
While the FASB continues to work on updating GAAP, they have also been diligently working on filling in the gaps in the conceptual framework. This proposal would add chapter [...]
After its post-implementation review, the FASB has proposed some updates to the current segment reporting requirements including requiring those entities with only one segment to provide disclosures. It also [...]
FASB has issued a new ASU relating to supplier finance programs. Prior to this ASU, there was no explicit disclosure requirements and users requested more understanding of these types [...]
Originally posted on David's Accountable Blog It has often been said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. While no one is quite sure [...]
The initial guidance for 529 plans was issued back in 2005. Since then, there has been significant changes to how plans are run. The AICPA's Professional Ethics Executive Committee [...]
Quarter 3 of 2022 is in the books. We'll review the accounting and auditing (and ethics) standards issued by standard setters this quarter. What would you like to see [...]
This week on Accountable, New Business Considerations Starting a new business is overwhelming! There are so many things to think about! Where and how do we get clients? Do [...]
GAO has issued their annual report about ways the federal government can reduce inefficiencies and redundancy across a wide variety of programs and departments. The report gives a status [...]
The FASB has issued ASU 2022-03 which is a niche standard providing clarification around restrictions on sale and their impact on the determination of fair value. The standards also [...]
SAS 148 updates AU-C 935 for recent changes in SASes 142 and 145 which made the appendix out of date. AU-C 935 is used for Compliance Audits and helps [...]
The FASB has issued their 2022 Investor Outreach Report detailing their interactions with investors throughout the 7/1/21 - 6/30/22 period. It provides details on the advisory groups with investors [...]
This week on Accountable, Why do I need cyber liability insurance? We all hear things in the news about cybercrimes and the devastating effects that they have on companies, [...]
The AICPA's Tax Executive Committee has proposed changes to the Statements of Standards for Tax Services (SSTSs). The proposal has two parts. Part 1 is an Exposure Draft of [...]
FASB has issued a niche proposal to expand the use of the proportional amortization method to more types of income tax credit structures so long as certain conditions are [...]