Definition of Financial Accounting Standards Board



Financial accounting standards board or FASB is a governing institution that is independent and sets accounting standards for public and private companies. FASB is also recognized as the accounting standard-setting body by the security and exchange commission (SEC) that requires standardized financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 

 


FASB also publishes literature for users of financial statements for better understanding regarding the financial statements. It has the authority to set and explain the interpretation of the accounting standards in layman's terms. Overall the purpose of the financial accounting standards board in collaboration with other accountancy bodies is to ensure that companies prepare and present fair and transparent financial statements.


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