ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND

The FASB and GASB establish and improve financial accounting and reporting standards—known as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP—for public and private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and state and local governments in the United States.
The FAF directs the effective, efficient, and appropriate stewardship of the FASB and GASB in carrying out their missions; selects and appoints FASB and GASB members and their advisory councils; oversees the Boards’ activities and due process; and promotes and protects the independence of the Boards.
The FAF is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. The FAF strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or civil union status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, military service, mental or learning disability or physical disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Employees are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Who We Are
THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY

While the accounting profession is expected to grow by 16 percent between 2010 and 2020, applications by minorities to accounting programs at colleges and universities actually are declining. This is occurring while the number of minority-owned businesses is projected to skyrocket.
Caucasians still hold approximately 75 percent of the professional positions in accounting, and 90 percent of the partnerships.
Women comprise only 21% of partners at firms although they are 45% of all accounting employees at firms. Further only, 15.8% women of color earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting in 2011-2012 school year.
It is up to all of us in the profession to work together to address this critical issue—diversifying the talent pipeline.
POSTGRADUATE TECHNICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM
FASB Postgraduate Technical Assistant ProgramGASB Postgraduate Technical Assistant Program
Postgraduate Technical Assistant Inside Look
Watch this presentation for a more in depth
look at the PTA program.
look at the PTA program.
PTA Program Snapshot
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TOTAL REWARDS SUMMARY
The FAF offers a comprehensive benefits package with many choices for the employee.The benefits package includes:
Health and welfare:
Eligibility for the following benefits is first day of employment.
- Medical w/prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA/HSA
- Life insurance and AD&D
- 403b w/Employer Contribution
- Summer Hours
- Employee Referral Program
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Eligibility for the following benefits varies by benefit:
- Short term disability
- Long Term Disability
- Sick Time
- Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Environment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Starbucks
- Multi cafeterias
- Shoe Shine
- Car Wash
- Dry Cleaning
- ATM
- Commuter Shuttle
- Gym