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IFRS taxonomy ready for use shortly
The final version of an IFRS taxonomy soon ready for use, according to IASB chair 08 May 2008
Regulatory backlash from credit crunch falls short
Only a handful of regulatory proposals to prevent another credit crunch will ever come to...07 May 2008
New disclosure rules for banks
Auditors must make clear in their reports the precise relationship between a bank and 'off...06 May 2008
EC meddling could hit UK companies
European opt-outs from IFRS could leave UK companies with higher capital costs, says FRC 01 May 2008
SEC: 'We'll be tough on IFRS numbers'
Wayne Carnall says restatement requests will be discussed with European regulators committee 01 May 2008
Use fair value but disclose more - Fitch
Fitch suggests that better disclosure is required as to the rationale, assumptions and sensitivities behind...30 Apr 2008
Insurance world backs IASB over universal yardstick
‘Whatever final insurance standard the IASB develops will result in a fundamental change in the...29 Apr 2008
Standard setters outline response to credit crunch
Once subprime mortgages were put into QSPEs, they were ticking time bombs - Herz 29 Apr 2008
- IASB accelerates off balance sheet project
- MEPs call for greater transparency from IASB
- KPMG LLP sets up IFRS Institute
- EC lets US and Japanes keep their GAAPs
- Key IASB project is 'not under-staffed'
- Banks face rules for 'strict and detailed' disclosure
- Libor's credibility in doubt
- Investors prefer hedge funds with standards
- FASB defends fair value
- FSF urges IASB to fix off balance sheet rules
- EU adviser distances itself from 'smoothing'
- Whitehall PFI confusion is deepened by standards delay
- UK business leaders shun tax convergence
- IIF report urges accounting rule changes
- Crucial rules review delayed over staff inadequacies
- IMF calls for fair value review
- Bank of Scotland chief warns fair value could lead to recession
- EC advisers urge fair value rethink
- Regulators call for end to self-appointed trustees
- SME standards to be rebranded by IASB
- SEC tells companies to lift lid off fair value
- FSA holds crisis meetings on ‘fair value’
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IFRS: who are financial statements really for?
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Tweedie calls on critics to help reform hated standard
The IAS 39 standard has had a huge impact on...03 Apr 2008
SEC pushes for more credit crunch disclosures
SEC staff are drafting a letter to encourage disclosures around...28 Mar 2008
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SMEs must recognise early warning signs of bad debt
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MPs to investigate tax havens
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