FASB Proposes Changes to Stock Compensation, Equity Method Rules
FASB is proposing updates to accounting standards that would target complexity in the accounting for stock compensation plans and the equity method of accounting. The board has proposed eight measures to revise requirements around income tax consequences, classification of cash flows, and more. In addition, FASB seeks to eliminate the ...
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