How does ASU 2026-03 change investment company fair value? It requires an investment company to apply a discount when a contractual sale restriction prevents it from selling an equity security on the measurement date. The amendment is scoped to investment companies and to equity securities only, is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15,…
Does ASU 2026-03 change fair value sale restrictions for investment funds? Yes — but only for investment companies within the scope of Topic 946. From adoption, those funds must incorporate a discount for contractual sale restrictions when measuring the fair value of an equity security, and disclose the size of that discount. Effective for annual…
Which FASB standards take effect in 2026? The largest calendar-year first-effective ASUs are 2023-09 (income tax disclosures, private companies), 2024-04 (induced conversions of convertible debt, all entities), 2025-05 (AR credit losses practical expedient, PCC), and 2024-01 (profits interest awards, private companies). This post is a plain-English guide to the FASB effective dates 2026 that will…
What is SEC Regulation Crypto Assets, and does it change how I raise capital or report digital assets? The SEC proposed a new exempt-offering framework for crypto asset investment contracts on August 12, 2026, and FASB the same day proposed clarifying when certain digital assets — including some stablecoins — count as cash equivalents. Both…
What are the new FASB hedge accounting changes for 2026? The FASB approved targeted improvements in February 2026 that allow hedging of interest rate risk for held-to-maturity (HTM) debt securities, remove the OIS parameter from the SOFR benchmark rate, and expand net investment hedging for float-to-float cross-currency swaps. These changes apply to all entities and…
FASB’s New ASU 2025-07 Explained! This new update tackles two tricky accounting issues: a new scope exception for derivatives (Topic 815) and clarifying rules for share-based payments from customers (Topic 606). Let’s break down what you need to know. Let’s be real, seeing a new FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU) drop can make…
Decoding FASB’s ASU 2025-07: Are you navigating the complexities of derivative accounting or uncertain how to handle share-based payments from customers? This comprehensive guide breaks down the latest FASB update, offering clarity and practical examples to simplify your accounting practices. Have you ever found yourself staring at a contract—maybe an ESG-linked bond or a…
