The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) definition of a business is important when it comes to classifying assets and related expenses. However, some feel that the FASB’s current definition is ambiguous and can result in inconsistent designations of business or asset status. Samantha Albert, senior financial analyst with Mercer Capital, explains what is currently happening with the FASB proposed standards update.
To read the full article in Mercer Capital’s Financial Reporting Blog, click: Business or Asset: Can You Tell the Difference?
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