Blogs Posts on "Fasb"

New Revenue-Recognition Rules: The Apple of Apple’s Eye? by Al's Offerings on Business, Economy & Career on Sep 17, 2009The computer company and other tech outfits are likely to cash in on revenue-recognition changes if the new regs take on an international flavor.

FASB Proposes Expanding Fair Value Disclosures by Al's Offerings on Business, Economy & Career on Sep 1, 2009The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued a set of proposed changes to fair value measurement rules that would require companies to provide more information about illiquid assets.

FASB Reconsiders Loss Contingencies for Litigation by Al's Offerings on Business, Economy & Career on Aug 21, 2009The Financial Accounting Standards Board took up the controversial question of disclosure requirements for loss contingencies at its latest meeting and decided that companies need to make more disclosures.

Get Ready for the Next Fair-Value Showdown by Al's Offerings on Business, Economy & Career on Aug 19, 2009By the end of the year, FASB likely will release more details on its proposed mark-to-market rules for loans. Expect the banking industry to balk, again.

Dead Cat Bounce? by Money and Sense on Apr 7, 2009Wall Street traders like to give names to everything, and this week, the phrase has been "dead cat bounce". As the saying goes, even a dead cat bounces when it hits the pavement. It is a reference to a phenomenon that as stocks tank, there are times...