On October 11, 2012, the Board of Directors approved amendments to Items AP1-37-1, The Classification System, AP1-37-2, Classification — Multiple Industrial Activities, AP1-37-3, Classification — Changes, AP1-37-4 Classification — Consulting, and AP1-37-5, Deposit Accounts, of the Assessment Manual. The amendments introduce descriptions of key terms to the classification policies and consolidate policy direction on how to assign a classification unit to a firm.

These amendments are effective January 1, 2013, and apply to all decisions made on or after January 1, 2013.