Episode 9- Benefits of GAAP for Governments with GASB Chair Joel Black and GASB Technical Director Alan Skelton

In this episode, join Matt Broder, FAF Vice President of Communications, as he hosts an insightful conversation with GASB Chair Joel Black and GASB Director of Research and Technical Activities Alan Skelton on GAAP for governments. Matt and his guests discuss how GAAP supports both preparers and users of governmental financial reports, highlighting the importance of stakeholder feedback in shaping GASB’s standards. Tune in as Podcast Producer and Senior Manager of Digital Operations Eileen Foley welcomes listeners and introduces today's topic. Subscribe to Bridging the GAAP on your favorite streaming platform to stay updated on all our future episodes!

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Welcome to "Bridging the GAAP," your go-to source for insights directly from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). In each episode, we take you on an in-depth journey through the latest financial reporting update and GASB projects that are of interest to investors, accounting professionals, auditors, and financial statement creators across companies, nonprofits, and governments. Our goal is to shed on the critical work of crafting and refining the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that govern financial reporting in the United States. Hosted by Matt Broder, FAF VP of Communications, "Bridging the GAAP" is an indispensable tool for anyone engaged with financial issues and seeking firsthand insights from decision-makers about the present and future landscape of governmental financial reporting. The podcast is produced by Eileen Foley, FAF Senior Manager of Digital Operations, and audio-visually enhanced by Patrick Dorsman, FAF Manager of Video and Digital Design.