how are topics added to the fasb technical agenda 572057

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is a private organization established to improve accounting standards and financial reporting. The FASB conducts extensive research before issuing a “Statement of Financial Accounting Standards,” which represents an authoritative expression of generally accepted accounting principles.

Instructions

Answer the following questions.

(a) What is the mission of the FASB?

(b) How are topics added to the FASB technical agenda?

(c) What characteristics make the FASB’s procedures an “open” decision making process?