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This Heads Up discusses the FASB’s recently issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2020-05, Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Topic 606) and Leases (Topic 842): Effective Dates for Certain Entities. The ASU amends the effective dates of the Board’s standards on revenue and leasing to give immediate relief to certain entities as a result of the widespread adverse economic effects and business disruptions caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

The FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No.2020-05, Effective Dates for Certain Entities, which grants a one-year effective-date delay for certain stakeholders applying the guidance on leases and revenue recognition.

This Heads Up discusses the SEC’s recently issued final rule Amendments to Financial Disclosures About Acquired and Disposed Businesses, which amends the financial statement requirements for acquisitions and dispositions of businesses, including real estate operations, and related pro forma financial information. These changes are intended to improve the information that investors receive regarding acquired or disposed businesses, reduce the complexity and costs of preparing the required disclosures, and facilitate timely access to capital.

This Technology Spotlight discusses scoping considerations for entities determining whether software and software-related costs incurred should be accounted for under ASC 985-20, ASC 350-40, or other U.S. GAAP.