The Bluebook record for 2024 encompasses several significant updates and releases across different sectors:
Tax Topics: The 2024 Bluebook by FORVIS doesn't introduce new guidance but offers explanations from the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation. It provides insight into Congress's thoughts on various acts enacted in the 117th Congress. The document includes recommendations for technical corrections in areas like Employee Retention Credit (ERC), Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT), and Excise Tax on Repurchase of Corporate Stock.
Handbook of United States Coins: Whitman Publishing has released the 81st edition of the Handbook of United States Coins, popularly known as the Blue Book. Aimed at collectors and coin dealers, it provides the fair market value of coins. This edition includes updated prices, new photographs, and covers a range of coinage from colonial times to the present.
Legal Citation Guide: The Bluebook Online has been introduced as a mobile-optimized and accessible platform for legal citation. It offers a familiar experience for users with easy navigation, pin and share functionality, and an intelligent search bar for efficient citation formatting. This update aims to simplify the citation process for legal professionals and students.
Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting: The 2024 Blue Book by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) provides updated references and information relevant to governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. This includes the latest standards and practices in the field, catering to the needs of finance officers and professionals involved in public finance.
UK National Accounts and Balance of Payments: The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has proposed changes to the UK National Accounts (Blue Book) and balance of payments (Pink Book) for 2024. These changes are aimed at providing the best framework for analyzing the UK economy and ensuring international comparability. The Blue Book and Pink Book 2024 are scheduled for release on 31 July 2024, with a focus on incorporating only a small number of methodological changes and recent data for the years 2020 to 2023 and the first quarter of 2024.
These updates reflect the continuous evolution and expansion of the Bluebook record, adapting to the changing needs and developments in various fields
