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Convergence

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Convergence timetable quietly put to bed

IFRS convergence this year seems so unlikely that experts have stopped pretending it will happen

07 Nov 2011

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ICAEW: 'Big Bang' IFRS adoption best for US

ICAEW insists simultaneous transition is best for major US companies adopting IFRS

28 Jul 2011

A road with seemingly no end

Globally comparable accounts - so near but so far

International standards convergence is nigh but will regional variations make globally comparable financial reports an impossible dream?

25 May 2011

Progress on international accounting standards 'substantial'

The International Accounting Standards Board has said convergence progress is substantial, outlining projects completed since November and those where further work is required

21 Apr 2011

Hoogervorst hopeful of US accounting convergence

IASB chairman-elect Hans Hoogervorst believes different approaches to financial instruments on either side of the Atlantic can be resolved

20 Oct 2010

ICAEW: US standards proposal complicates convergence

Institute takes a pop at the US standards setter's proposal for fair value accounting

28 Sep 2010

US fear new accounting rules could "prejudice" court actions

Concern new accounting rules unsuitable for aggressive US legal environment

20 Sep 2010

Analysis: Herz's departure could speed up convergence

US standard setter's surprise departure could influence the future of fair value accounting

25 Aug 2010

PwC urges IASB to further slow convergence timetable

Convergence timetable "not sufficient" according to Big Four auditor

12 Jul 2010

IASB awaits G20 convergence verdict on modified timetable

Herz and Tweedie tell G20 about revised convergence efforts

25 Jun 2010

Financial instrument convergence "looks like a collision" Volker claims

Former US Reserve Bank chief calls for accounting convergence

10 Jun 2010

IASB considers delaying convergence timetable

"We are considering re-jigging the work plan to limit the number of major consultations at one time and to prioritise the most important projects" source claims

02 Jun 2010

Herz moves convergence deadline six months

"We'd all like to see the work done as expeditiously as possible, but we don't want to sacrifice proper due process" Herz said.

02 Jun 2010

US accountants knowledge of IFRS grows

Survey finds knowledge of international standards increasing in US

25 May 2010

Schapiro hits back at international accounting convergence myths

SEC chief outlines her stance in speech to accountants

21 May 2010

Barnier reaffirms support for convergence

EU markets chief releases joint statement with senior US treasury official

13 May 2010

Barnier tells US that Europe is "getting impatient" on accounting convergence

EU head of internal markets tells US Europe's patience is running out

11 May 2010

Trichet calls for accounting convergence

Trichet wants to see international standards “on both sides of the Atlantic"

27 Apr 2010

Convergence talks accused of over-ambitious targets

IASB and FASB give "no guarantee" they will resolve all differences over international standards convergence

22 Apr 2010

Accounting convergence must not "detour": ICAEW

Accounting institute warns of deluge of new changes in coming months

15 Apr 2010

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Learn to identify the symptoms of stress in your team, urges CABA

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The Practitioner has plenty to think about after a senior staff member reveals the pair haven't 'chatted' for quite a while...

Time for consulting to re-balance?

Despite robust performance in 2011, the consulting industry must reduce its reliance on financial services clients, says Alan Leaman

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Tax: Don't go back in the future

Forget retrospection and instead put the GAAR together properly to create certainty for business, says Gary Richards

CIMA and ICAEW accounts: all in the presentation

Fully transparent, or just one for the accountants? asks Kevin Reed

TS recalls Pet's star Healy's close links to HMRC

Tim Healy's recent run-in with the taxman isn't his only dealing with HMRC, TS recalls...

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Finance function takes its toll at BBC offices

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