FASB approves new disclosures for government assistance
Defining Issues | November 2021
KPMG reports on ASU 2021-10, requiring new annual disclosures for entities receiving government assistance.

ASU 2021-10 requires business entities to disclose information about certain government assistance they receive.
Applicability
- All business entities, except not-for-profit entities and employee benefit plans.
Relevant dates
- November 17, 2021 – FASB issues final ASU
Effective date and transition
All entities | |
Annual periods – Fiscal years beginning after | December 15, 2021 |
Interim periods – In year of application | N/A |
Early application permitted? | Yes |
Key Impacts:
- Requires disclosure related to certain types of government assistance
- Does not provide a recognition and measurement model
- Applies to entities that account for government assistance by analogy to a grant or contribution model
Report contents
- Applicability
- Fast facts, impacts, actions
- Background
- Scope
- Disclosures
- Effective date and transition
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FASB approves new disclosures for government assistance
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