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How do I check my FASB codification?

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Andrew Mclaughlin

Published Feb 14, 2026

  1. Access FASB Codification in one of the two following ways:
  2. On the left navigation bar, click Superseded Stds.
  3. Select the sources and document types that you want to search.
  4. Click Next.
  5. Enter keywords or a citation number as additional search filters.
  6. Click Search to complete the search and view results.

What is the FASB codification?

The FASB Accounting Standards Codification® is the source of authoritative generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) recognized by the FASB to be applied to nongovernmental entities. The Codification is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.

How do I find my FASB ASC?

To search for a term within the Codification, enter it into the “Search” text box and click “Go” (or press “Enter”). The results display on the search results page at the Subsection level. You can also search for multiple terms and phrases and perform proximity and/or wildcard searches by using “Advanced Search”.

When did FAS become ASC?

July 1, 2009
New FASB Accounting Standards Codification Changes GAAP Research and References (e.g., FAS 109 and FIN 48) The accounting profession experienced a major change on July 1, 2009, when the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the FASB) launched the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the FASB ASC).

Where can I read Accounting Standards Codification?

US GAAP in full text The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) provides free online access to the Accounting Standards Codification and is the only authoritative source for US GAAP.

Why was the FASB Codification created?

The primary purpose of the Codification was to mitigate the difficulty of locating, understanding and applying the various levels of hierarchy of GAAP that were issued by numerous standard setting bodies over the years. The FASB believes these difficulties may have resulted in the incorrect application of GAAP.

Why is the FASB Codification project so important to the US adoption of IFRS?

The Codification is a major restructuring of accounting and reporting standards designed to simplify user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing the authoritative literature in a topically organized structure.

Is GAAP and FASB the same?

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is an independent nonprofit organization responsible for establishing accounting and financial reporting standards for companies and nonprofit organizations in the United States, following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

When did the FASB Codification become effective?

Norwalk, CT, June 3, 2009—The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) today voted to approve the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM as the single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to be launched on July 1, 2009.

What is the purpose of the FASB Codification system?

The goal of the Codification is to simplify the organization of thousands of authoritative U.S. accounting pronouncements issued by multiple standard-setters.

What is the FASB Accounting Standards Codification?

The FASB Accounting Standards Codification®is the source of authoritative generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) recognized by the FASB to be applied to nongovernmental entities. The Codification is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.

When did the FASB Codification go live?

In December 2008, the FASB publicly announced July 1, 2009, as the date on which the Codification was expected to go live. The Codification reorganizes the thousands of U.S. GAAP pronouncements into roughly 90 accounting topics and displays all topics using a consistent structure.

How will the FASB handle feedback in the codification research system?

The FASB will retain the electronic feedback feature in the Codification Research System to allow users the ability to submit ongoing feedback, questions, or concerns.

What does FASB stand for?

The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM is the source of authoritative generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), other than those issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities.