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MACC 531: Applied Research for Financial Accountants and Auditors: Home

This guide provides links to library and web resources for Sarah Lyon's accounting class.

Accounting Standards Codification Research Database (FASB)

Hierarchy of ASC

  1. Area
  2. Topic
  3. Subtopic
  4. Section
  5. Subsection
  6. Paragraph

Example of Codification Reference or Citation:

Topic (XXX) – Subtopic (YY) – Section (ZZ) – Subsection (if applicable) - Paragraph

FASB Topics

Areas Topic Codes
General Principles 105-199
Presentation 205-299
Assets 305-399
Liabilities 405-499
Equity 505-599
Revenues 605-699
Expenses 705-699
Broad Transactions 805-899
Industry 905-999

FASB ASC Reference

Reference: FASB ASC 410-20-55-1

 

  • 410: Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations Topic
    • 20: Asset Retirement Obligations Subtopic
      • 55:  Implementation Guidance and Illustrations Section 
        • 1: Paragraph 1 of Determination of whether a legal obligation exists 

Business Librarian

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Jennifer Bidwell
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Contact:
Knauss School of Business
Olin Hall 128
619-260-2380
Website
Subjects: Business

Research Consultations