FASB wants to hear from stakeholders on fair value measurements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) is requesting input from stakeholders regarding FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, (“157”). 157 provides a single definition of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
A Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) review team found that some investors were struggling to understand the use of fair value information in financial statements and there was disagreement regarding the appropriate level of disclosures. In addition, some stakeholders complained about the cost of compliance.
As a result, FASB will further investigate ways to simplify and improve 157.
Renee Howdeshell
Renee Howdeshell is a founding member of Fulcrum Inquiry, an accounting, finance and economic consulting firm that performs damage analyses for commercial litigation, forensic accountings, royalty & distribution audits, financial investigations, and business valuations. Ms. Howdeshell holds a degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). She has testified as an expert witness in federal court, CA state court and arbitration regarding the results of her work. She can be reached at (213) 787-4112 and her resume is available at www.fulcrum.com.
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