All Accounting Standards Codification articles
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ArticleGE whistleblower report shines light on insurance liability
Recent whistleblower allegations against GE have put a spotlight on mounting liabilities that will hit corporate balance sheets when insurance accounting rules shift.
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ArticleFASB formally proposes accounting change delays, including CECL
FASB is formally proposing major changes to effective dates for several significant accounting standards, including a CECL delay for smaller reporting companies.
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ArticleStill more work ahead on leases, says new survey
Midway through the first year of complying with new lease accounting rules, only a little more than half of public companies said they completed their transition.
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ArticleFASB allows optionality in certain lease receivables
FASB has issued new lease accounting guidance allowing options for how to reflect uncertain operating lease receivables, which is sure to produce reporting differences.
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ArticleFASB seeks change to liabilities, equities guidance
FASB has issued a proposal on the distinction between liabilities and equity meant to cut through complexity known to compromise reporting quality.
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ArticleFASB proposes fix to rules on financial instruments
FASB is proposing amendments to GAAP to clarify interactions among different rules on measuring investments and securities.
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ArticleSEC comments drove changes in revenue reporting, analysis says
SEC comments on early reports under the new revenue recognition standard tended to sway companies to revise their reporting, analysis shows.
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ArticleCECL in summer: Get ready for models, data, auditors
It may be summertime, but the living is not so easy for corporate finance staff preparing for CECL—a major change to the reporting of credit losses.
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ArticleFASB proposes small changes to CECL standard
FASB has issued a proposed revision to the CECL standard to address a handful of implementation questions as companies prepare for the new accounting.
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Companies tie loose ends on leasing, prepare ongoing accounting
Companies generally are expected to be ready to report under new lease accounting rules but still face some added work to prepare for ongoing compliance.
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BlogFASB finalizes minor edits to major new lease rules
As companies are about to begin reflecting new lease rules, the Financial Accounting Standards Board has approved some minor edits to the standard that are intended to assure a smooth transition.
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BlogBuffett bemoans volatility under new accounting rule
Berkshire Hathaway is feeling the volatility that comes with observing new accounting rules, prompting Warren Buffett rethink how to report on results.
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FASB preps CECL edit to allow more fair value
To make it easier for companies to adopt CECL for credit losses, FASB is considering a change that would permit more use of fair value.
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Earliest revenue restatements fix adoption problems
While most public companies have yet to complete a full year of reporting under new revenue recognition rules, some are already finding reasons to restate.
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Companies adjust revenue disclosures, grapple costs
Companies are changing their revenue recognition approach as they move from quarter to quarter, and they’re tallying higher-than-expected costs, poll says
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FASB considers how to answer CECL proposal
The FASB is reviewing a request from a group of mid-sized financial institutions to revise CECL in a way the board has apparently already considered and dismissed.
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FASB hears CECL concerns, plans March meeting date
Making no promises about what action, if any, it will take, FASB will meet in March to discuss the CECL standard on credit losses.
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FASB issues Q&A on CECL method, sets roundtable date
To answer CECL implementation questions, FASB issued a Q&A focusing on the weight average remaining maturity, or WARM, method some entities are exploring.
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SEC fines company over non-GAAP prominence issue
Still on its soap box over non-GAAP reporting, the SEC issued an enforcement action against home security company ADT focused on problems with prominence.
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Comment letters show SEC forced restatement on ASC 606
After a 15-part comment letter exchange with the SEC over its compliance with new revenue recognition rules, Kingsway Financial Services opted to restate.