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Financial Accounting Foundation Seeks Nominations for the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council

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The Board of Trustees of the Financial Accounting Foundation ( FAF ) is seeking nominations for new members to join the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council ( FASAC ) for an initial one-year term beginning January 1, 2025. Corporate governance community.

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Small Business Guide to Government Grant Accounting and Compliance

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Adhering to these rules ensures transparency, accountability, and responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Understanding these regulations early on is crucial for small businesses to secure and manage government funds effectively. Seeking guidance from experts can further enhance success rates in navigating grant-related challenges.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #11 What is GAAP?

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Many small business government contractors are exempt from complying with cost accounting standards (CAS) and defined by the code of federal regulations (CFR). However, compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required. What exactly is GAAP? All publicly traded companies are required to follow GAAP.

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The Importance of Month-end Close Process in Your Local Government Finance Department (and 4 Software Solutions To Help Get It Done)

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The month-end close process is a critical aspect of financial management for organizations of all sizes. The post The Importance of Month-end Close Process in Your Local Government Finance Department (and 4 Software Solutions To Help Get It Done) appeared first on LSL CPAs. Timely and accurate month-end close processes.

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Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council Meeting Recap

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The Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council ( FASAC ) held its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Council members who are investors suggested that the Board consider the evolution in investors’ use of financial information in developing standard definitions for certain key financial performance indicators.

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Supreme Court Issues Opinion in Bittner v. United States

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persons for nonwillful compliance failures to file reports of foreign bank and financial accounts, is assessed against each report that is required to be filed and is not assessed against each bank account required to be reported. Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report (FBAR) A U.S. Originally, the U.S.

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FAF Widens Access Online to FASB and GASB Standards

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The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) said on Monday it is planning to give investors and other stakeholders greater online access to financial accounting standards for public and private companies, as well as for governments.