Revised GASB white paper

being updated as of April 2013 for all the revised standards that have ensued since it was written in 2006.  "What governmental accounting is -  and should be - different" is the name of the white paper    http://www.gasb.org/cs/BlobServer?blobkey=id&blobwhere=1175826684726&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobcol=urldata&blobtable=MungoBlobs

FASAB seeking comments on proposal

to ensure appropriate organizations are included in the Federal government reporting.   Comments are requested by July 3.  http://journalofaccountancy.com/News/20137719.htm

Iowa State auditor to be new chair at GASB

Robert Attemore, the outgoing chair who is retiring, mentions how his replacement has experience to help navigate some of the controversial work ahead.   Post employment benefits is one specific topic referenced.  http://journalofaccountancy.com/News/20137716.htm