and Non-Profit Today we will explore the exciting world of the GASB and the FASB. Two of the most exciting boards in the accounting world today. We will compare and contrast each of the boards to get a more in-depth look into how each of the boards operate. We will go thru their mission statements in order to get a sense of how they operate and what are their overall goals. Let’s get started! The FASB mission statement states‚ “that it is to establish and improve standards of financial
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FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Section 958-605-25 requires that not-for-profits wait to recognize a contribution until they are satisfied that the likelihood is remote that the conditions that accompany the contribution will not be met (Tysiac‚ 2017). According to FASB ASC 958-605-8‚ pursuant to paragraph 958-605-25-2‚ an unconditional promise to give shall be recognized when it is received. There must be satisfactory confirmation that a promise was made and received in the form
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debiting “Contribution Expense” and “Loss on disposal of x asset” for $2‚000 and $8‚000 crediting the asset for $10‚000. In this case‚ the fair value of my asset was lower than its book value forcing me to recognize a loss on my contribution. FASB ASC 845-10-30-1 In general‚ the accounting for nonmonetary transactions should be based on the fair values of the assets (or services) involved‚ which is the same basis as that
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than they can afford. The key to spending within means is to know the expenses and to spend less than make. A good monthly budget can help to ensure of paying bills on time‚ have funds to cover unexpected emergencies‚ and reach financial goals. History of Budgeting Practices Money management has been around as long as money has existed. But the idea of a budget is a recent concept‚ often attributed the British monarchy in the 1700s. The Parliament was put in place to establish some form of checks
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The FASB should consider economic consequences in the standard setting process; “The Board cannot cease to be concerned about the cost-effectiveness of its standards. To do so would be a dereliction of its duty and a disservice to its constituents”. (SFAC No.2 P. 144) FASB member Victor H. Brown identified the economic costs to consider: “The costs of introducing a new standard‚ of course‚ include the out of pocket costs of converting to the new standard‚ the costs of processing and reporting the
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and became an independent international standard setter‚ the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Since then‚ the use of international standards has progressed. As of 2013‚ the European Union and more than 100 other countries either require or permit the use of international financial reporting standards (IFRSs) issued by the IASB or a local variant of them. The FASB and the IASB have been working together since 2002 to improve and converge U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
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March 2006 Financial Reporting This Financial Reporting letter was prepared and distributed by BDO Seidman‚ LLP to help our clients anticipate and respond to questions that may arise in connection with the implementation of FASB Statement No. 123 (Revised 2004)‚ Share-Based Payment. Contents: What is the scope of Statement 123(R)? What plans does it cover?...............................3 Is the plan compensatory for financial accounting purposes? ...............................
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THE NEED FOR BOTH GASB AND FASB FOR AMERICA’S COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES The Need for Both GASB and FASB for America’s Colleges and Universities The Need for Both GASB and FASB for America’s Colleges and Universities The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) was established in 1973 and has been granted the power to institute rules of financial accounting and reporting for businesses and not-for-profit organizations. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)‚ established
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Task 2: Discuss the fear expressed by the chairman of SEC (USA) that there is a possibility of the world moving towards at least three versions of IFRS- namely IASB IFRS‚ EU IFRS and US IFRS. Introduction With the introduction of International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)‚ the world is one step closer to achieving a global set of accounting standards comprehensible by different users of financial statement worldwide. The benefits of using these
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What were the primary uses of Auschwitz from an architectural stand point and the history and tragic event of the site in question. Auschwitz was a place where many tragedies took place‚ from the most unthinkable ways of torture to ruthless cold blooded murder and prosecution. To cover up such an inconceivable thing would be almost impossible‚ though an attempt to erase such a scarcely credible act of callousness would be vital to avoid facing repercussions of wrong doing. As the Soviet Infantry
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