FASB Introduces New Crypto Accounting Rules

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Crypto Accounting Rules | Dec 18, 2023

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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) introduces the first-ever US crypto accounting rules

Previously, without specific US accounting rules for digital currencies, companies treated cryptocurrencies as immateriële activa. This approach meant recording these assets at the purchase price and marking them down permanently if their value decreased, with gains only recognized upon sale. This method often negatively impacted the earnings of companies heavily invested in cryptocurrencies.

Nieuwe regels

Onder de nieuwe regels, bedrijven must record their cryptocurrency holdings at fair value.
- This method aims to reflect the most current value of these assets, a departure from the outgoing practice that only allowed recording the lowest value.
- This change is significant for companies holding cryptocurrencies as it allows them to report both the increases and decreases in the value of their holdings, affecting net income.
Bedrijven zullen need to make a separate entry for crypto assets on their balance sheets en bieden detailed disclosures in their financial statements.
- Determining the fair value of cryptocurrencies, given their inherent volatility, requires robust valuation methodologies.
- Companies will need to disclose their valuation methods according to ASC820.
- Canadian firms will need to stay abreast of evolving best practices and perhaps develop new tools and frameworks to accurately reflect the value of their digital assets.
The rules are set to take effect for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, which means they will apply from 2025 for companies with a calendar year-end. However, companies have the option to adopt the rules earlier.
De new rules have a narrow scope, intentionally excluding non-fungible tokens (NFTs), stablecoins, issuer-created tokens, and wrapped tokens. FASB may consider expanding the scope in the future if these assets become more prevalent in practice.

Reactie

The crypto industry, including companies like Marathon Digitaal and MicroStrategy, has welcomed these rules. Standardized accounting for cryptocurrencies is expected to boost investor confidence and potentially lead to broader adoption of digital currencies.

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