Saturday, October 04, 2008

FASB in talks with SEC on fair value


FASB is in talks with SEC over the need for more guidance on fair value accounting rules

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is in talks with the USA’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the need for more guidance on fair value accounting rules.

A person familiar with the matter told Reuters additional guidance relating to the accounting rule, known as FAS 157, might or might not result from the discussions.

See full Article.