IASB proposes reform of insurance accounting
Accounting Standards

IASB proposes reform of insurance accounting

14y Paul Grant , Writer

IASB proposes reform of insurance accounting

Exposure draft aims to make “impenetrable” insurance accounting more accessible Read More...

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Experts demand reform of international standards
Accounting Standards

Experts demand reform of international standards

14y Gavin Hinks , Writer

Experts demand reform of international standards

IFRS need more oversight - possibly even the UK Parliament Read More...

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FASB in midst of "religious war" on fair value
Accounting Standards

FASB in midst of "religious war" on fair value

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

FASB in midst of "religious war" on fair value

Attempts to bring in fair value standard "almost like a religious war" board member claims. Read More...

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International rescue
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International rescue

14y Gavin Hinks , Writer

International rescue

The new chairman of the IASB’s trustees has set himself the task of saving the standard setter from failure Read More...

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Advisers lack green expertise
Corporate Finance

Advisers lack green expertise

14y Rachael Singh , Writer

Advisers lack green expertise

Standard setters, environmentalists and auditors need to work together to give green assurance credibility, sustainability reporting experts say Read...

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Banks voice fears at IASB proposals
Accounting Standards

Banks voice fears at IASB proposals

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

Banks voice fears at IASB proposals

IASB still receiving comments and complaints over new accounting proposals for loans despite the consultation period ending more than two weeks ago R...

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US adoption of IFRS remains “highly uncertain”, trustee warns
Accounting Standards

US adoption of IFRS remains “highly uncertain”, trustee warns

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

US adoption of IFRS remains “highly uncertain”, tr...

Chairman highlights dangers to IASB survival if US fails to adopt IFRS Read More...

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Accounting rules "practically impossible to implement", Barclays claims
Accounting Standards

Accounting rules "practically impossible to implement", Barclays claims

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

Accounting rules "practically impossible to implem...

Barclays becomes latest bank to voice opposition to proposed loan rules Read More...

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Proposed rules may cost largest banks £37m each
Accounting Standards

Proposed rules may cost largest banks £37m each

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

Proposed rules may cost largest banks £37m each

RBS describes proposed rules as "unnecessarily complex, operationally challenging" Read More...

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IASB propose new financial instruments disclosure requirements
Accounting Standards

IASB propose new financial instruments disclosure requirements

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

IASB propose new financial instruments disclosure ...

Banks may be forced to include more information about financial instruments Read More...

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Audio: The hunt for the new IASB chairman
Audit

Audio: The hunt for the new IASB chairman

14y rumo , Writer

Audio: The hunt for the new IASB chairman

The latest names in the frame to replace Sir David Tweedie Read More...

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Video: The hunt for the new IASB chairman
Accounting Standards

Video: The hunt for the new IASB chairman

14y rumo , Writer

Video: The hunt for the new IASB chairman

The latest names in the frame to replace Sir David Tweedie Read More...

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Tweedie’s third way could help bridge the rules gap
Accounting Standards

Tweedie’s third way could help bridge the rules gap

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

Tweedie’s third way could help bridge the rules ga...

IASB unveils "Tweedie model" to reconcile US and international accounting standards Read More...

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IFRS for SMEs incompatible with EU directives: EFRAG
Accounting Standards

IFRS for SMEs incompatible with EU directives: EFRAG

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

IFRS for SMEs incompatible with EU directives: EFR...

Accounting body releases outcome of investigation Read More...

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Financial instrument convergence "looks like a collision" Volker claims
Accounting Standards

Financial instrument convergence "looks like a collision" Volker claims

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

Financial instrument convergence "looks like a col...

Former US Reserve Bank chief calls for accounting convergence Read More...

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Candidates in frame for top IASB role
Accounting Standards

Candidates in frame for top IASB role

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

Candidates in frame for top IASB role

Speculation rises over who will be on the shortlist of candidates to take over from outgoing IASB chairman Sir David Tweedie Read More...

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IASB writes to G20 to delay deadline
Accounting Standards

IASB writes to G20 to delay deadline

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

IASB writes to G20 to delay deadline

Target dates shift to second half of 2011 Read More...

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Tweedie replacement must juggle dual roles
Accounting Standards

Tweedie replacement must juggle dual roles

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

Tweedie replacement must juggle dual roles

With a short list in circulation the hunt for a new chairman of the IASB is edging to a close Read More...

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Valuations: goodwill hunting
Accounting Standards

Valuations: goodwill hunting

14y Accountancy Age

Valuations: goodwill hunting

The murky world of valuing intangible assets has just become a little clearer Read More...

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Getting the right man
Accounting Standards

Getting the right man

14y Accountancy Age

Getting the right man

The task of finding a replacement for Sir David Tweedie at the IASB could be a tricky one… and football finances are in the spotlight with Portsmouth...

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IASB considers delaying convergence timetable
Accounting Standards

IASB considers delaying convergence timetable

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

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" so...

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Herz moves convergence deadline six months
Accounting Standards

Herz moves convergence deadline six months

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

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. Read More...

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IASB unveils profit and loss proposals
Accounting Standards

IASB unveils profit and loss proposals

14y David Jetuah , Reporter

IASB unveils profit and loss proposals

IASB wants companies to present profit or loss and other comprehensive income in separate sections of a continuous statement Read More...

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Banking rule may make reporting ‘hugely complex’
Corporate Governance

Banking rule may make reporting ‘hugely complex’

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

Banking rule may make reporting ‘hugely complex’

Proposed new banking rules could add hundred of extra pages to annual reports, ASB report claims Read More...

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Barnier reaffirms support for convergence
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Barnier reaffirms support for convergence

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

Barnier reaffirms support for convergence

EU markets chief releases joint statement with senior US treasury official Read More...

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Audit in turmoil over ‘derecognition’ standard
Accounting Standards

Audit in turmoil over ‘derecognition’ standard

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

Audit in turmoil over ‘derecognition’ standard

Rift emerges in audit world over derecognition rules governing how items are removed from balance sheets Read More...

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ASB raises concerns about derecognition standard
Accounting Standards

ASB raises concerns about derecognition standard

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

ASB raises concerns about derecognition standard

ASB chairman writes to IASB chief on new standards Read More...

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