What is the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)? The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is an independent non-profit organization responsible for establishing accounting standards for companies and non-profit organizations in the United States, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The FASB was established in 1973 to facilitate the Accounting Principles Board and to continue its work. Based in Norwalk, Conn. Standards established by the FASB prescribe the accounting guidelines for public and private companies in the US, recognized as authorized by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The FASB strives to improve accounting and reporting practices and enhance market efficiency by providing transparent, reliable and understandable information to investors and other users of financial reporting. It also works to help stakeholders understand and apply its standards. FASB accounting standards As part of its goal of improvin...
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