Deliverable Length: 200250 words

Discuss with your new accountant your opinion on the merits of GASB Statement No. 56. Is it really worthwhile for the government to implement this new Statement? Why/why not?

In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.

Grading Criteria	Post explains issues, elaborates on all parts of the topic, and contributes to group understanding of topic.	Multiple substantive responses reflecting participation are evenly spread throughout the discussion period - 2 or more per week - sharing opinions, observations, and experiences, asking questions and making suggestions.	Comments are appropriately addressed, well written, timely, relevant and coherent displaying accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	Total
	40%	40%	20%	100%
	0-32	0-32	0-16	80
Discuss with your new accountant your opinion on the merits of GASB Statement No. 56. Is it really worthwhile for the government to implement this new Statement? Why/why not?	32			32
Multiple substantive responses reflecting participation		32		32
Well written, timely, relevant and coherent displaying accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.			16	16