Government grants: Understanding new FASB guidance
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Government grant accounting under US GAAP is evolving with ASU 2025-10. This episode explores the updated model, including scoping, recognition and measurement, and the distinction between asset and income grants. We also cover presentation and disclosure requirements, along with practical considerations for adoption of this new FASB guidance.
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About our guest
Angela Fergason is a partner and standard setting leader in PwC's National Office who specializes in accounting for revenue and employee compensation arrangements, among other related topics.
About our guest host
Pat Durbin is a PwC National Office Deputy Chief Accountant. He has over 30 years of experience consulting with our clients and engagement teams on complex accounting matters, including issues related to revenue, compensation, income taxes, and inventory under both US GAAP and IFRS.
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- 1:17Overview of FASB’s government grant accounting model
- 4:17What’s in scope of the new government grants guidance
- 8:51Accounting models for recognizing and measuring grants
- 20:00Financial statement presentation and alternative accounting policies
- 24:33Disclosure requirements, transition guidance, and effective date considerations