FASB Studies Possible Deferral for Revenue Recognition
Image: Title: KroekerFASB plans to consider in early 2015 whether to give companies more time to adopt the new revenue recognition standard. Although the board has received numerous requests for more time, at a recent meeting FASB Vice Chairman Jim Kroeker indicated little sympathy for delayed action. “To those who ...
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