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Welcome to "Bridging the GAAP," your go-to source for insights directly from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). In each episode, we take you on an in-depth journey through the latest financial reporting update and GASB projects that are of interest to investors, accounting professionals, auditors, and financial statement creators across companies, nonprofits, and governments. Our goal is to shed light on the critical work of crafting and refining the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that govern financial reporting in the United States. Hosted by Matt Broder, FAF VP of Communications, "Bridging the GAAP" is an indispensable tool for anyone engaged with financial issues and seeking firsthand insights from decision-makers about the present and future landscape of governmental financial reporting.
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- Jun 26, 202622 min
Episode 18 – Voluntary Digital Taxonomy – Part 1 with Joel Black, GASB Chair, and Paulina Haro, GASB Senior Technical Manager
In this episode of Bridging the GAAP, host Matt Broder speaks with Joel Black, GASB Chair, and Paulina Haro, GASB Senior Technical Manager, about the GASB’s Voluntary Digital Financial Reporting Taxonomy project. They discuss the objectives of the project, how it supports the digital production and consumption of annual comprehensive financial reports (ACFRs), the relationship between the project and broader digital reporting initiatives.
- May 26, 20269 min
Episode 17 – The GAAP Structure Discussion Memorandum with Emily Paul, GASB Senior Project Manager
In this episode of Bridging the GAAP, host Matt Broder speaks with Emily Paul, GASB Senior Project Manager, about the GASB’s Discussion Memorandum on GAAP structure. They discuss the objectives of the pre-agenda research project, considerations related to a potential single-authority structure, and how stakeholders can provide feedback on the Discussion Memorandum by August 31, 2026.
- Apr 22, 202613 min
Episode 16 – Exposure Draft on Infrastructure Assets with Joe Wicklund, GASB Project Manager
In this episode of Bridging the GAAP, host Matt Broder speaks with Joe Wicklund, GASB Project Manager, about the GASB’s Exposure Draft on Infrastructure Assets. They discuss the project’s background, key aspects of the proposal, and how it has evolved from an earlier proposal. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback by June 26, 2026.
- Mar 31, 202614 min
Episode 15 - Proposed Implementation Guide on Subsidies with Lisa Parker, GASB Senior Project Manger
In this episode of Bridging the GAAP, host Matt Broder, FAF Vice President of Communications, speaks with Lisa Parker, GASB Senior Project Manager, about the GASB’s proposed Implementation Guide on Subsidies under Statement 103, Financial Reporting Model Improvements, including key topics and recent updates to guidance. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback, with comments due by April 27, 2026.
- Mar 4, 202613 min
Episode 14 - A New GASB Video Series for Elected Officials: Understanding Government Financial Reports with GASB Chair Joel Black and Senior Research Manager Tammy Waymire
In this episode of Bridging the GAAP, host Matt Broder, FAF Vice President of Communications, speaks with Joel Black, GASB Chair, and Tammy Waymire, GASB Senior Research Manager, about the Board’s new training video series designed to help elected officials and other stakeholders better understand key sections of government financial reports and how the information can be used in decision-making. The video series discussed in this episode is available at www.gasb.org/train.
- Sep 16, 202513 min
Episode 13 — Looking Ahead: GASB’s Priorities for 2025 and Beyond with GASB Chair Joel Black
As 2025 enters its final stretch, what’s next for the GASB? In this episode of Bridging the GAAP, host Matt Broder, FAF Vice President of Communications, speaks with GASB Chair Joel Black about the Board’s recent milestones and the key projects stakeholders can expect to see on the horizon.
- Aug 18, 202510 min
Episode 12- GASB's 2025 Implementation Guide Update with Senior Project Manager, Emily Paul
The GASB has released its 2025 Implementation Guide Update—and this episode breaks it all down. Matt Broder, FAF Vice President of Communications, sits down with Emily Paul, Senior Project Manager, GASB Research and Technical Activities, to discuss what’s new, why it matters, and how stakeholders can use the guide in practice.
- Jun 20, 202520 min
Episode 11 -Careers with Impact: What It’s Like to Work at GASB with Lisa Parker, Senior Project Manager, and Kara Deiana, Project Manager – GASB Research and Technical Activities
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at GASB? In this episode of Bridging the GAAP, we go behind the scenes with Lisa Parker and Kara Deiana from GASB’s Research and Technical Activities team. They share what a typical day looks like, the kinds of projects they work on, and why they chose to grow their careers at GASB.
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Welcome to "Bridging the GAAP," your go-to source for insights directly from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). In each episode, we take you on an in-depth journey through the latest financial reporting update and GASB projects that are of interest to investors, accounting professionals, auditors, and financial statement creators across companies, nonprofits, and governments. Our goal is to shed light on the critical work of crafting and refining the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that govern financial reporting in the United States. Hosted by Matt Broder, FAF VP of Communications, "Bridging the GAAP" is an indispensable tool for anyone engaged with financial issues and seeking firsthand insights from decision-makers about the present and future landscape of governmental financial reporting.
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