Standards in the Mason Libraries

Active both nationally and internationally, the standards developed by ANSI cover many different areas from biofuels to nuclear energy, electrical, IT and other standards. International partners include IEC and ISO.

The FAF is a private-sector organization comprising the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Boards. These groups are active in extablishing and refining standards for use in financial reporting and accounting, i.e. Generally Accepted Accounted Principles (GAPP). FASB develops standards for non-profits, public and private companies. The GASB works on standards for state and local governments.

The mission of the IFRS Foundation is to "...bring transparency, accountability and efficiency to financial markets around the world..."

Learn more about this private-sector group that develops and amends both the IFRS and the IASs.

ISO "...brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges."

The IEC is an international membership organization that develops and publishes standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies."