What is the FASB changing about hedge accounting in 2026? On June 17, 2026, the FASB issued a proposed hedge accounting update to Topic 815 with three targeted changes: hedging interest rate risk on held-to-maturity securities, using any tenor of SOFR, and expanding eligible net investment hedging instruments. Comments are due August 17, 2026. If…
Do private companies have to change their income tax disclosures? Yes — in part. FASB ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, requires all entities to disclose income taxes paid (net of refunds) by federal, state, and foreign jurisdiction — and by any individual jurisdiction equal to or greater than 5%…
What are the key FERC GAAP accounting differences for power and utility companies? FERC uses equity-method accounting for all subsidiaries regardless of ownership, classifies certain non-utility activities “below the line,” includes accumulated cost of removal in accumulated depreciation, and lacks the current/long-term distinction common in US GAAP — creating systematic reconciliation work for every regulated…
What changed for internal use software capitalization under ASU 2025-06? The FASB eliminated the old project-stage gating and replaced it with a single “probable-to-complete” threshold — finally aligning US GAAP with how agile software development actually works in 2026. If you’ve ever tried to apply the 1998 internal-use software rules to a modern agile sprint,…
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…
