Significant Accounting Updates Policy
This document provides a robust framework that aids auditors in efficiently managing and integrating the latest developments in accounting standards into their organization's reporting processes. Specifically, it guides auditors on enhancing disclosure quality and compliance with SEC reporting requirements through systematic education on updates from FASB and the SEC.
The attached document includes two sample policies that outline detailed responsibilities for financial team members to monitor and implement these standards, ensuring that each step—from initial awareness and documentation to final implementation—is handled with precision. It also facilitates collaboration with external auditors to validate changes before they are fully integrated, guaranteeing that all financial disclosures meet current regulatory expectations.
Sample procedures include:
- The director of financial reporting becomes aware of new accounting projects, standards and policies via announcements on various financial standard websites.
- Upon becoming aware of a new project, standard or policy, the director of financial reporting orders the documentation of the issue or downloads information from the internet.
- The accountant reads and understands the issue assigned.
- General accounting and other departments will read the document summary and work with the lead accountant to quantify the issue's effect.