Podcast
GASB Hot Topics and Accounting Standards Update
September 12, 2022
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The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) develops and issues accounting standards for state and local governments. Scott Anderson, a Director on Cherry Bekaert’s Government & Public Sector team who has recently returned from his fellowship with GASB, sat down with Danny Martinez, Cherry Bekaert’s Government & Public Sector Accounting Advisory Lead to discuss GASB hot topics, insights, and key takeaways.
This podcast discusses:
- Relationships, similarities, and differences between GASB Statements 87, 94, and 96
- Importance of constituent feedback during GASB’s standard setting process
- Takeaways from being the Zone 3 (GASB) Chair on the AICPA Technical Issues Committee and a GASB Practice Fellow
- Impact of GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections to improve consistency
- Impact of GASB 101, Compensated Absences, adapting to new types of government leave
- Call to action for user feedback on proposed statement, Certain Risk Disclosures
If you have any questions specific to your business needs, Cherry Bekaert’s Government & Public Sector team is available to discuss your situation with you.
Related Resources:
- Webinar: GASB Updates for the Government & Public Sector
- Article: Most Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) about GASB 87 and What You Need to Know to Comply
- Podcast: How GASB 87 Impacts Airports