US insurers attack fair value convergence proposals
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US insurers attack fair value convergence proposals

15y Accountancy Age

US insurers attack fair value convergence proposal...

FASB’s fair value measurement standard could make accounts harder to compare and understand, claims group Read More...

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APB offers new guidance on financial instruments
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APB offers new guidance on financial instruments

15y Mario Christodoulou

APB offers new guidance on financial instruments

New guidelines help auditors to find values in stagnant markets Read More...

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Europe must stop its meddling, says FASB chief
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Europe must stop its meddling, says FASB chief

15y Mario Christodoulou

Europe must stop its meddling, says FASB chief

IASB's fair value model made convergence more difficult, says Bob Herz Read More...

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Tweedie distances himself US fair value policy
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Tweedie distances himself US fair value policy

15y Gavin Hinks

Tweedie distances himself US fair value policy

IASB chairman says he believes US fair value policy is unacceptable to the rest of the world Read More...

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Feeling creative?
Accounting Standards

Feeling creative?

15y Accountancy Age

Feeling creative?

Creative accounting reared its ugly head in the 1970s. We examine whether the recession has encouraged artistic impression in accounts Read More...

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Fair value proposals should be harmonised: E&Y
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Fair value proposals should be harmonised: E&Y

15y Accountancy Age

Fair value proposals should be harmonised: E&Y

IASB and FASB should co-ordinate fair value projects Read More...

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Banks voice opposition to fair value
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Banks voice opposition to fair value

15y Mario Christodoulou

Banks voice opposition to fair value

Industry unhappy with expansion of accounting rules in US Read More...

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Financial heavyweights defend fair value
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Financial heavyweights defend fair value

15y Mario Christodoulou

Financial heavyweights defend fair value

Nobel laureate says banks should not `mislead' markets and regulators Read More...

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Accounting not to blame for financial crisis
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Accounting not to blame for financial crisis

15y Mario Christodoulou

Accounting not to blame for financial crisis

Report says integrity of financial reporting must be maintained Read More...

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'Hands off the IASB,' say institutes
Accounting Standards

'Hands off the IASB,' say institutes

15y Mario Christodoulou

'Hands off the IASB,' say institutes

ICAEW and CIMA defend standards board's independence following French and German interference Read More...

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IASB release fair value draft
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IASB release fair value draft

15y Mario Christodoulou

IASB release fair value draft

IAS 39 exposure draft is released for public comment. Read More...

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Politics and accountancy don't mix, Obama adviser warns
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Politics and accountancy don't mix, Obama adviser warns

15y Mario Christodoulou

Politics and accountancy don't mix, Obama adviser ...

Former Federal Reserve chairman says standard setters should be left alone to do their job Read More...

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IASB issues 'fair value' guidance
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IASB issues 'fair value' guidance

15y Accountancy Age

IASB issues 'fair value' guidance

International Accounting Standards Board publishes draft guidance on the measurement of fair value Read More...

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PwC head defends fair value rules
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PwC head defends fair value rules

15y Accountancy Age

PwC head defends fair value rules

Samuel DiPiazza says fair value accounting rules provide transparency for investors Read More...

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ICAEW: global accounting rules needed for financial crisis
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ICAEW: global accounting rules needed for financial crisis

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ICAEW: global accounting rules needed for financia...

Institute urges SEC to agree a timetable for transition to International Financial Reporting Standards Read More...

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US reforms slammed for ducking fair value controversy
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US reforms slammed for ducking fair value controversy

15y Gavin Hinks

US reforms slammed for ducking fair value controve...

Experts criticise US Treasury for not resolving fair value row Read More...

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US reforms slammed for ducking fair value controversy
Company News

US reforms slammed for ducking fair value controversy

15y Accountancy Age

US reforms slammed for ducking fair value controve...

US economic reforms fails to address accounting most controversial issue - fair value Read More...

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US relaxes fair value rules
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US relaxes fair value rules

15y Accountancy Age

US relaxes fair value rules

FASB waters down accounting rules requiring banks to value their assets at market prices Read More...

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CIMA warns G20 against 'knee-jerk' reaction
Accounting Standards

CIMA warns G20 against 'knee-jerk' reaction

15y David Jetuah

CIMA warns G20 against 'knee-jerk' reaction

Accountancy institute urges the G20 to leave the IASB as an independent standard setter without political interference Read More...

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IASB to consider US changes to fair value
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IASB to consider US changes to fair value

15y Accountancy Age

IASB to consider US changes to fair value

More freedom for banks in valuing financial assets Read More...

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Buffett backs mark-to-market
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Buffett backs mark-to-market

15y Gavin Hinks

Buffett backs mark-to-market

Fair value accounting works for world's most successful investor Read More...

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Fair value: confidence trick
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Fair value: confidence trick

15y Accountancy Age

Fair value: confidence trick

Andrew Butter puts the case for changing fair value to conform to international valuation standards Read More...

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Clash continues in US over fair value
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Clash continues in US over fair value

15y Accountancy Age

Clash continues in US over fair value

Standard setter attacked for changes to accounting for financial instruments Read More...

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No fair value suspension in the US, SEC urges
Accounting Standards

No fair value suspension in the US, SEC urges

15y David Jetuah

No fair value suspension in the US, SEC urges

Fair value not to blame for the financial crisis and should not be dropped but FASB may have to cut down the number of models available for calculati...

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Experts back fair value for the US
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Experts back fair value for the US

15y Accountancy Age

Experts back fair value for the US

Second meeting of experts reveals little support for killing fair value but suggests increased disclosure in necessary Read More...

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SEC continues fair value investigation
Accounting Firms

SEC continues fair value investigation

15y Gavin Hinks

SEC continues fair value investigation

Second roundtable in Washington today examining the future of fair value accounting in the credit crisis Read More...

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Accountancy big hitters say IASB must stay independent
Accounting Standards

Accountancy big hitters say IASB must stay independent

15y David Jetuah

Accountancy big hitters say IASB must stay indepen...

Calls made for the IASB to retain its independence in the wake of more pressure from Europe to rejig fair value rules Read More...

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