MEPs question how EC will ensure IASB meets funding requirements
Accounting Standards

MEPs question how EC will ensure IASB meets funding requirements

10y Richard Crump , Writer

MEPs question how EC will ensure IASB meets fundin...

MEPs have asked EC to explain how IASB will avoid conflicts of interest and be democratically accountable Read More...

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FRC issues temporary filler for insurance accounting
Accounting Standards

FRC issues temporary filler for insurance accounting

10y Idris Nagri

FRC issues temporary filler for insurance accounti...

FRS issues accounting requirements to plug gap in insurance contract accounting although this may change in the future Read More...

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EU approves IASB funding with strings attached
Accounting Standards

EU approves IASB funding with strings attached

10y Richard Crump , Writer

EU approves IASB funding with strings attached

Release of EU funding streams contingent upon sufficient reform to prevent conflicts of interest Read More...

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IFRS 9 leaves IASB with impaired convergence
Accounting Standards

IFRS 9 leaves IASB with impaired convergence

10y Idris Nagri

IFRS 9 leaves IASB with impaired convergence

The lack of a single asset impairment model between the IASB and FASB leaves preparers playing piggy in the middle Read More...

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Colin: A world beyond reporting standards
Corporate Governance

Colin: A world beyond reporting standards

10y Idris Nagri

Colin: A world beyond reporting standards

Colin wonders how accountants would feel without the issue of reporting standards Read More...

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Little chance EC can find an accountant without an IFRS opinion
Accounting Standards

Little chance EC can find an accountant without an IFRS opinion

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Little chance EC can find an accountant without an...

ICAEW & Mazars' conflicts of interest with IFRS review indicative of relationship between profession and regulators Read More...

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IASB to overhaul processes as further filing issues arise
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IASB to overhaul processes as further filing issues arise

10y Richard Crump , Writer

IASB to overhaul processes as further filing issue...

The IFRS Foundation overhauls governance processes in light of continued shortcomings in its filing record at Companies House Read More...

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EC cancels ICAEW and Mazars review into IFRS
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EC cancels ICAEW and Mazars review into IFRS

10y Richard Crump , Writer

EC cancels ICAEW and Mazars review into IFRS

Mazars and the ICAEW review into effects of IFRS cancelled, while EC launches investigation into IFRS Foundation's reporting failings Read More...

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MEPs urge EC to cancel ICAEW and Mazars IFRS contract
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MEPs urge EC to cancel ICAEW and Mazars IFRS contract

10y Richard Crump , Writer

MEPs urge EC to cancel ICAEW and Mazars IFRS contr...

MEPs urge EC to cancel ICAEW and Mazars contract to review effects of IFRS; call for investigation into IASB reporting failings Read More...

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IFRS Foundation admits to late filings on Companies House
Corporate Governance

IFRS Foundation admits to late filings on Companies House

10y Richard Crump , Writer

IFRS Foundation admits to late filings on Companie...

IASB oversight body admits failing to file information at Companies House in timely fashion, but denies its filings have been 'chaotic' Read More...

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Accounting rules not to blame for HP-Autonomy writedowns, say readers
Accounting Standards

Accounting rules not to blame for HP-Autonomy writedowns, say readers

10y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Accounting rules not to blame for HP-Autonomy writ...

Discrepancies between US GAAP and IFRS are not sufficient reasoning for HP's writedowns after its deal to acquire Autonomy Read More...

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Profit or loss necessarily 'rough around the edges'
Accounting Standards

Profit or loss necessarily 'rough around the edges'

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Profit or loss necessarily 'rough around the edges...

Broad definition of profit or loss "comes at a price", says IASB chair Read More...

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IASB issues interim standard on rate-regulated activities
Accounting Standards

IASB issues interim standard on rate-regulated activities

10y Richard Crump , Writer

IASB issues interim standard on rate-regulated act...

IASB issues an interim standard that allows rate-regulated entities to continue using local policies on adopting IFRS Read More...

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EC launches review of IFRS in the EU
Accounting Standards

EC launches review of IFRS in the EU

10y Richard Crump , Writer

EC launches review of IFRS in the EU

Mazars and the ICAEW will assess whether the switch to IFRS has delivered the benefits that had been expected by the EU Read More...

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Autonomy/HP analysis: The accounting argument
Accounting Standards

Autonomy/HP analysis: The accounting argument

10y Idris Nagri

Autonomy/HP analysis: The accounting argument

How can accounting standards form a part of the battle between Autonomy and HP? Stephen Bouvier explains Read More...

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FRC urges IASB to reintroduce concept of prudence
Accounting Standards

FRC urges IASB to reintroduce concept of prudence

10y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC urges IASB to reintroduce concept of prudence

FRC urges IASB to reintroduce concepts of prudence, stewardship and reliability into conceptual framework Read More...

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HP says accounting a 'ridiculous' excuse for Autonomy writedown
Accounting Standards

HP says accounting a 'ridiculous' excuse for Autonomy writedown

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

HP says accounting a 'ridiculous' excuse for Auton...

HP hits back at former Autonomy directors' claim that an accounting misunderstanding is the real reason HP had to make multi-billion dollar writedown ...

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Why the numbers add up for direct cash flow statements
Accounting Standards

Why the numbers add up for direct cash flow statements

10y Idris Nagri

Why the numbers add up for direct cash flow statem...

Detractors must recognise that disclosure will bring benefits, not just for investors and analysts, but for businesses too Read More...

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EU banks' financial statements lack comparability
Corporate Governance

EU banks' financial statements lack comparability

10y Richard Crump , Writer

EU banks' financial statements lack comparability

Review of the accounts of 39 major European banks finds variance in the quality of disclosures Read More...

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IASB publishes narrow-scope amendments to IAS 19
Accounting Standards

IASB publishes narrow-scope amendments to IAS 19

10y Richard Crump , Writer

IASB publishes narrow-scope amendments to IAS 19

IASB makes narrow scope amendments apply to contributions from employees or third parties to defined benefit plans Read More...

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IASB overhauls hedge accounting
Accounting Standards

IASB overhauls hedge accounting

10y Richard Crump , Writer

IASB overhauls hedge accounting

IASB adopts principles-based approach to hedge accounting which better reflects companies' risk management strategies Read More...

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FRC proposes amendments to hedge accounting
Accounting Standards

FRC proposes amendments to hedge accounting

10y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC proposes amendments to hedge accounting

FRC consults on changes to hedge accounting rules Read More...

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IFRS Foundation swaps BDO for GT as auditors
Audit

IFRS Foundation swaps BDO for GT as auditors

10y Idris Nagri

IFRS Foundation swaps BDO for GT as auditors

IFRS Foundation recruits Grant Thornton as auditor after it asks BDO to step down following 11 years in the role Read More...

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Battle over 'prudence' isolates the IASB
Accounting Standards

Battle over 'prudence' isolates the IASB

11y Richard Crump , Writer

Battle over 'prudence' isolates the IASB

The view of the many isn't necessarily right, but the IASB appears to be alone in defending its stance on prudence Read More...

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FRC: Company reporting not up to scratch in smaller businesses
Company News

FRC: Company reporting not up to scratch in smaller businesses

11y Idris Nagri

FRC: Company reporting not up to scratch in smalle...

FRC investigation into company reporting finds evidence of straightforward non-compliance in smaller companies Read More...

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IFRS Foundation chair warns EU against amending IFRS
Accounting Standards

IFRS Foundation chair warns EU against amending IFRS

11y Richard Crump , Writer

IFRS Foundation chair warns EU against amending IF...

Changing IFRS for European purposes could lead to incompatible standards, warns Michael Prada Read More...

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IASB rate-regulation rules unfair to the UK, says FRC
Accounting Standards

IASB rate-regulation rules unfair to the UK, says FRC

11y Richard Crump , Writer

IASB rate-regulation rules unfair to the UK, says ...

FRC suggests interim standard for rate-regulated entities "disadvantageous" to countries that already use IFRS Read More...

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