On July 1, 2009, after five years of development, the FASB introduced the online Accounting Standards Codification research system. The FASB’s development of the Codification intended to serve three main purposes. Theses purposes included simplifying the means by which a user accessed the GAAP coding, ensuring the accuracy of the authoritative GAAP codified content and establishing a research system that could easily be updated with the results of the latest standard-setting activity (Financial, 2014). The Codification research system simplifies the way users access information. Because of the structure, organization and search capabilities of the online system, users are able to search various topics and retrieve related GAAP content all in one location, rather than searching through thousands of past standards. Furthermore, locating all the GAAP codification in one place allows users quick access to content and confidence they have …show more content…
Knowing one place provides all the authoritative and up-to-date content will provide confidence when searching for specific information. Furthermore, having worked as a bookkeeper at an accounting firm, I know the time restraints accountants work under, especially during tax season. Therefore, the research timesaving aspect of the Codification will be invaluable. The simplification of user access, the assurance of accurate authoritative GAAP content and the ability to update the system easily and timely were the primary benefits the Accounting Standards Codification research system was created to provide. Without a doubt, accountants using the Codification system will continue to benefit from FASB’s efforts and dedication in establishing the Accounting Standards Codification Research
To aid us in our decision making process in the matter of determining the appropriate classifications in the statement of cash flows for the purchase and sale of EAs, we primarily used the Accounting Standards Codification
The FASB Accounting Standards Codification® is the source of authoritative generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities.
Ethos,pathos and logos are three of the most powerful persuasions in writing and literature. Ethos which is the appeal of ethics, Pathos which is the appeal of emotion, and lastly Logos which is the appeal of logic. William Shakespeare the author of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and Christie Key the blood drive coordinator and leader of the sorority Gamma Phi Beta used all three of these appeals in their writings. Even though logos is strong, the most effective of the three appeals is pathos because it deals with emotion.
In September 2002 the IASB and the FASB agreed to work together, in consultation with other national and regional bodies, to remove the differences between international standards and US GAAP. (Dorata, 2008) However, the convergence of IFRS and FASB is coming to the end. (Golden, 2013)
In 1973 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) was established to set the financial accounting standards in the United States of America for nongovernmental entities. These standards are collectively called U.S. Generally accepted Accounting Principles, or U.S. GAAP. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants acknowledge the authority of these standards (FASB, n.d). A “proven, independent due process” is used to collect the viewpoints of the financial statements prepares and users for the constant improvement of these standards. An Accounting Status Update(ASU) is not an authoritative source however documents the amendments to communicate the changes in the FASB Codification for a user to understand the reason and future of those changes (FASB, n.d).
The FASB accounting codification is an advanced system that allows certified public accountants and other users to quickly access non-SEC authoritative content, perform relevant research, and submit timely and appropriate feedback. The FASB codification research system is a real-time, online database that allows users to access codification whose primary aim is to simplify the accessibility and structure of all authoritative generally accepted accounting principles, reduce the time and effort invested when researching accounting-related issues, decrease the risk of non-compliance with the generally accepted accounting principles, provide access to all authoritative information from a single place, facilitate the updating of accounting standards, and foster research and convergence efforts for the FASB (Wiley, 2017).
The purpose of this research paper is to summarize research on codification topic 410 based on the information found in different academic databases. The first part of the paper will focus on the FASB Codification database. The second part of the paper will compare and contrast three other databases on the same codification 410 within the RIA Checkpoint databases: AICPA: Auditing and Accounting Guides, SOX Reporter, and GAAP Practice Manual. A summary of benefits and issues with the searches of each database will also be discussed.
As the business environment grows and companies find new ways to expand into their respective - or even new – markets, it is important that reporting standards stay up to date with changes and continue to assist companies in providing their users with useful accounting information. Information is labelled as being useful when it meets the
As the responsibilities of the global harmonization of accounting standards IFRS and GAAP transfer to IASB, FASB’s influence is waning. Advantages of the convergence include high quality financial reporting, which lowers cost of capital for investors and the cost of borrowing for companies. However, there are disadvantages to be noted, such as the costs of introducing IFRS to current and potential accountants and the risk of reducing the uniformity of financial reports due to the lax rulings of IFRS, which promotes earnings management amongst companies. Although arguments regarding the convergence remain prevalent, the completion of IFRS and GAAP is inevitable. Come year 2015, accountants, investors, and companies alike will discover whether or not the pros outweighed the cons; or vice versa.
The Codification’s goal is to clarify the company of thousands of U.S. authoritative accounting announcements published by diverse standard-setters. Therefore, to accomplish this objective, the FASB sponsored a project to incorporate and typically adapt all related accounting publication announced by the standard-setters of the U.S. in conjunction with those of the FASB, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
This research project will inform the reader of the difference between the United States accounting standards and International accounting standards. The United States uses the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to issue financial reporting procedures. The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). There are proposals for the United States to adopt the International standards. Financial reporting procedures are debated about the United States using the Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) or following the global procedures. This
The board acknowledges the diverse nature of regulatory framework in developing concrete and uniform standards. These standards help in proposing and clarifying a complete guidance as well as demonstrating the understanding of complex issues in accounting. Moreover, help in demonstrating advanced knowledge in the application of accounting standards in the preparation and analysis of financial statements.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is one of many medieval English texts detailing the exploits of the mythical King Arthur of Camelot and his knights. Long having passed into the realm of the public conscious, the archetypal roles and themes featured throughout Camelot cemented into folklore. Prominent across these tales is the overarching theme of knightly chivalry, which is presented as Camelot's primary value of importance. In Gawain's tale, it is this quality that his commitment to is tested, through a number of trials conducted by sorceress Morgan Le Fey. Arthur’s half-sister and rival of his queen Guinevere, one might expect the typically antagonistic Morgan to serve an oppositional role to Gawain. Though an initial reading might find her
1. Six of Deming's 14 Points for Management that I believe are demonstrated in the organizational follows: practices and employee behaviors of Bronson Methodist Hospital (BMH) are ad. For each Deming Point chosen, write at least one sentence describing the point in your own words and at least one additional sentence regarding how that point is demonstrated. State SPECIFIC CASE FACTS -- not generalizations - to support your thoughts & maximize earning full point credit.
GAAP is exceptionally useful because it attempts to regulate and normalize accounting definitions, assumptions, and methods. Because of generally accepted accounting principles one is able to presuppose that there is uniformity from year to year in the methods that are used to prepare a