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. >> MorePlain-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. >> MoreGASB 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. >> More
Frequently Requested Materials
This page provides links to a variety of important resources for those interested in accounting and financial reporting for the government environment.>> More
Economic Condition Assessment
Economic condition is a composite of a government's financial health and its ability and willingness to meet its financial obligations and commitments to provide services. This Power Point presentation discusses the basics of analyzing a government's economic condition using the financial statements required by GASB Statement 34.>> More
GASB In Focus/Fact Sheets
Fact Sheets provide information on the GASB itself, specific projects, and other standards-setting activities.>> More
Other Articles
This page offers articles on a variety of important GASB issues and themes.>> More
Research
This page provides links to GASB research briefs and other research related documents.>> More
GASB Outlook
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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