# ASC 255-912-05: Changing Prices — Contractors—Federal Government — 05 Overview and Background

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## ASC 255-912-05: 05 Overview and Background

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This Subtopic provides guidance to government contractors related to disclosure of supplementary information about financial reporting and changing prices.