Japan steps up IFRS convergence
Global convergence on accounting standards moved a step closer yesterday (Tuesday) after the Japanese accounting regulator opened talks with the International Accounting Standards Board.
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The Accounting Standards Board of Japan began discussions with the IASB over how to minimise the differences between international financial reporting standards and their own rules ‘towards a final goal of convergence of their standards’.
The two bodies have decided to launch a project as soon as possible. ‘The decision of the ASBJ to join with us to examine the differences between our standards…is a major boost for the convergence of accounting standards worldwide. I applaud the decision of the ASBJ to take this historic step.’