• Episode 7- Implementation Guidance Update with GASB Senior Project Manager Emily Paul
    Nov 26 2024

    In this episode, host Matt Broder, FAF Vice President of Communications, explores GASB's Implementation Guidance Update with Senior Project Manager Emily Paul.

    Before diving into the conversation, GASB Chair Joel Black and Podcast Producer Eileen Foley provide context for today’s discussion and remind stakeholders that the public comment period for the exposure draft of the implementation guide update is open until January 24, 2024.

    Be sure to subscribe and tune in for this insightful discussion.

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    10 mins
  • Infrastructure Assets Project with GASB Supervising Project Manager Scott Reesler
    Nov 21 2024

    In this episode of Bridging the GAAP, Podcast Producer and Senior Manager of Digital Operations Eileen Foley joins GASB Chair Joel Black to set the stage for our host, Vice President of Communications Matt Broder. Together, they introduce today’s topic—the GASB’s Infrastructure Assets Project—and this episode’s guest, Supervising Project Manager Scott Reesler.

    Listen in as Matt and Scott delve into this important project at the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. Stakeholder feedback on this project is encouraged and can be submitted by January 17, 2024, at gasb.org.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 5 - Part 2 of GASB's Post Implementation Review (PIR) Process Series (Pensions) with GASB Senior Research Manager Tammy Waymire
    Aug 13 2024

    Thank you for tuning in to Bridging the GAAP, the official podcast of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). I'm Eileen Foley, Senior Manager of Digital Operations and the producer of this podcast.

    In this episode, Matt Broder, Vice President of Communications, continues our engaging two-part series with GASB Senior Research Manager Tammy Waymire. Together, they explore the recently completed Post Implementation Review (PIR) for GASB pension standards, specifically Statements 67 and 68.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 4 - Part 1 of GASB's Post Implementation Review (PIR) Process Series with GASB Director of Research and Technical Activities Alan Skelton
    Jun 4 2024

    Welcome to Episode 4 of Bridging the GAAP, a podcast brought to you by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). I’m Eileen Foley, Senior Manager of Digital Operations and Producer of our episodes. Today, I’m excited to share with you the first part of our two-part series covering GASB’s Post Implementation Review (PIR) Process.

    In this episode, our host, Matt Broder, Vice President of Communications, will be speaking with GASB Director of Research and Technical Activities Alan Skelton. Together, they’ll walk us through an overview of the PIR Process, which is a crucial part of standard setting at the GASB. Make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for part two of this series (Episode 5), where we’ll delve into the post-implementation review that was recently completed for GASB pension standards, Statements 67 and 68.

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    16 mins
  • Episode 3: GASB - Governmental Accounting Research System (GARS) with Michelle Czerkawski
    Mar 13 2024

    Welcome to Episode 3 of Bridging the GAAP, a podcast brought to you by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). I'm Eileen Foley, Senior Manager of Digital Operations and Producer of our episodes. Today, our host, Matt Broder, Vice President of Communications, delves into an exciting discussion with Michelle Czerkawski, GASB's Assistant Director of Research and Technical Activities. They'll be exploring the Governmental Accounting Research System (GARS), a fantastic resource for GASB stakeholders, which has recently undergone significant enhancements. Join us as we welcome Michelle to the episode alongside Matt. Take it away, Matt!

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    10 mins
  • Episode 1: GASB - Financial Data Transparency Act with Joel Black, GASB Chair
    Aug 14 2023

    Welcome to Episode One of Bridging the GAAP, a podcast brought to you by the Financial Accounting Foundation.

    My name is Eileen Foley, Senior Manager of Digital Operations, and each episode you will hear directly from leaders and experts of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (otherwise known as the #GASB.)

    In today's episode, our host Matt Broder speaks with GASB Chair, Joel Black to discuss and demystify the Financial Data Transparency Act – which is a hot topic these days in governmental financial reporting.

    Now, let’s listen in as Matt guides us through today's discussion. Over to you, Matt!

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    16 mins