FASB advances targeted updates to leases standard
By 
Maria L. Murphy2021-04-16T16:22:00
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has tentatively ruled to move forward with a pair of updates to its leases standard aimed at certain sales-type leases and discount rates for lessees.
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