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Expert Insights on FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board)

FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) is the standard-setting body for generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the U.S. Its mission is "to establish and improve standards of financial accounting and reporting for the guidance and education of the public, including issuers, auditors, and users of financial information." The FASB is recognized by the Securities and Exchange Commission as the organization responsible for setting accounting standards for public companies in the U.S.

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Featured Council Members

GLG Council Members are leading experts including academics, scientists, and industry specialists

Eli Bartov, CPA, Professor, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (INC)

Eli Bartov, CPAWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

ProfessorNEW YORK UNIVERSITY (INC)

George Hoenig, President, George S. Hoenig,LLC

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PresidentGeorge S. Hoenig,LLC

Paul Miller, CPA, Professor, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

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ProfessorREGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

Dan Gode, Co-Founder, Almaris E-Learning Systems

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Co-FounderAlmaris E-Learning Systems

Michael Schwindle, Vice President / CFO, MUSICIAN'S FRIEND, INC.

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Vice President / CFOMUSICIAN'S FRIEND, INC.

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Study Groups

Study groups are populations of experts knowledgeable on specific sub-topics within a broader industry

Study Group Name No. Members
FASB 28: Sale-Leaseback Accounting Experts 10
Current or Former Chief Financial Officers in the Beverage Industry 47
Stock Options Backdating Accounting Experts 12
Accounting, Finance, and Tax Professors (US) 452
US GAAP Healthcare Specialists 337

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Recent News Analyses

News analyses are expert commentaries on current events, written by Council Members who are available for follow up consultations

Palm is almost clear of near term uncertainty. Now is only execution.

September 24, 2009

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Apple, Palm May Get Lift From Accounting Rule Change | www.bloomberg.com

The change of ruling from FASB that allows technology companies to record revenue earlier eliminates the remaining near term uncertainty about Palm.

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