# ASC 505-946-15: Equity — Financial Services—Investment Companies — 15 Scope and Scope Exceptions

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## ASC 505-946-15: 15 Scope and Scope Exceptions

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#### Overall Guidance

##### [505-946-15-1](https://asc.understandingaccounting.org/asc/505/946/#505-946-15-1)

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This Subtopic follows the same Scope and Scope Exceptions as outlined in the Overall Subtopic, see Section 946-10-15.