FASB Chair Hopefuls Face a Conflicts Test Tougher Than Congress—Closer to Watchdogs
The search for the next leader of the U.S. accounting rulemaker comes with an unusual condition: before a candidate can …
After ‘A Thousand’ Conversations, PCC Chair Presses for Faster Route to FASB
The chair of the Private Company Council (PCC)—the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s primary advisory group on private-company reporting—says the council …
US GAAP Undergoes ‘Evergreen’ Refresh, Aiming to Simplify Financial Reporting for Businesses
Companies will operate under clearer accounting guidance within the next two years, as the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on …
Newly Issued US Hedge Accounting Rules Reshape How Businesses Track Financial Risk
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has introduced new hedge accounting rules for how companies report on complex financial tools …
Investors to Gain Greater Clarity as FASB Ends ‘Double-Counting’ of Loan Losses
U.S. banks and other financial institutions that buy loans are poised for significant accounting changes by 2027, as new rules …
Accountants’ New Warning: Political Interference in FASB Revives Old Threat to Financial Reporting Credibility
The integrity of U.S. financial reporting, long considered the “gold standard” globally, faces a familiar challenge as political maneuvers again …
FASB Unveils New Rules Streamlining Internal Software Accounting for Modern Development Methods
U.S. accounting rulemakers have updated the rules for how companies track and report their spending on software they build for …
Digital Dollars on the Horizon? FASB Launches Study Amid White House Push for Clarity
The nation’s main accounting rulemaker, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), has kicked off critical research into how companies will …
FASB Advisers Warn: Disclosures Lacking Around Trillion-Dollar Private Credit Market
“No burning issues” stand out that would merit an accounting overhaul for reporting about private credit agreements, but certain disclosures …
Paul Atkins Moves Closer to Becoming SEC Chair as Senate Panel Advances His Nomination
The Senate Banking Committee on April 3, 2025, voted 13 to 11 to advance the nomination of Paul Atkins to …