FASB solicits feedback on agenda consultation
04 Aug 2016
The FASB has issued an invitation to comment, “Agenda Consultation” to solicit stakeholder feedback on which topics should be added to the FASB’s agenda.
Topics discussed in the invitation to comment include:
- Intangible assets, including research and development.
- Pensions and other postretirement benefit plans.
- Distinguishing liabilities from equity.
- Reporting performance and cash flows.
Comments are due by 17 October 2016. Public roundtable meetings on the invitation to comment are expected to be held in the fourth quarter of 2016. For more information, see the press release and invitation to comment on the FASB’s website.
The IASB also has similar projects on its agenda for post-employment benefits (including pensions), liabilities and equity, and primary financial statements (performance reporting). For more information, see the IASB’s Agenda Consultation 2015.