REFERENCE LIBRARY
Educational Webcasts/Video & Podcasts
Participate in educational webcasts offered periodically by the GASB on select issues related to accounting and financial reporting in the government, including recent proposals issued by the Board. Also, video & podcasts on select GASB issues and themes are available here.
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Plain-Language Articles
The GASB is committed to communicating in plain language with its constituents about its standards and standards-setting activities. The following articles and publications are available to download free or to purchase at minimal cost.
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GASB White Paper
Read about how the government environment differs from the business environment and why different accounting and financial reporting standards are needed as a result. The GASB White Paper is available for download at no charge.
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This page provides links to a variety of important resources for those interested in accounting and financial reporting for the government environment.
>> MoreQUARTERLY REPORTS OF THE GASB CHAIR
The GASB Chair reports quarterly on the activities of the GASB to the Financial Accounting Foundation Board of Trustees and the members of the Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council.
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GASB IN FOCUS/FACT SHEETS
Fact Sheets provide information on the GASB itself, specific projects, and other standards-setting activities.
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PAST DUE PROCESS DOCUMENTS
Past Exposure Drafts, Preliminary Views, Invitations to Comment, and Discussion Memorandums are available to download.
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The GASB Outlook is a quarterly e-newsletter designed to keep stakeholders informed about key GASB projects and activities. It presents current accounting and financial reporting issues in a “plain-English” user-friendly format designed to provide quick access to stories of interest to the busy professional. Click here to subscribe.
TEACHING RESOURCES
The materials you need to study to keep up to date with the latest pronouncements and standards-setting activities.
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