2009-07-01
Financial Reporting Council
The Financial Reporting Review Panel welcomes improvements in Impairment Disclosures
In December 2008 the Financial Reporting Review Panel wrote to 30 large companies advising them that the impairment disclosures in their next set of financial statements would be subject to review for compliance with IAS 36 “Impairment of assets”.
2009-07-01
Society of Procurement Officers
IFRS implementation on track says FRAB
URL: http://nds.coi.gov.uk/ Source: News Distribution Service The Financial Reporting Advisory Board (FRAB) published its 12th annual report, which highlights that satisfactory progress has been made to date by government departments in implementing the Treasury s trigger point strategy for the application.
2009-06-30
Cross Border
Investors back flexible governance code
back Print article Email article FRC publishes responses to consultation on UK corporate governance system Investors have strongly backed the flexibility of the UK’s corporate governance...
2009-06-29
The Hindu
ICAI action plan to meet future challenges
To enter into agreement with accounting bodies in Australia Signs MoU with African University for imparting training CHENNAI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants India (ICAI) has drawn up an action plan for its members, students and businesses with a view to meeting the challenges...
2009-06-29
Web Cpa
PCFRC Works on Revenue Recognition
The Private Company Financial Reporting Committee met to discuss topics ranging from revenue recognition to FIN 48-d and loan-loss contingencies. The main topic of discussion at the meeting in Washington,...
2009-06-29
Naitazi.com
ACCA calls for principles-based approach to avoiding future financial shocks
Financial regulation across major capital markets must be overhauled only after a comprehensive review of the factors which contributed to the global financial crisis, says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) in an international policy paper published...
2009-06-28
The Asian Banker
Financial Stability Board holds inaugural meeting in Basel
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) held its inaugural meeting in Basel on 26-27 June. This was the first meeting since the Financial Stability Forum (FSF) was re-established as the FSB with an expanded membership and a broader mandate to promote financial...
2009-06-26
The Hindu
Chartered accountants’ meet begins today
VIJAYAWADA: Nearly 15 speakers of national repute from Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad will share their knowledge, experience and expertise at a two-day national conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to be held here on Friday and...
2009-06-25
Congoo
Accountancy 'still important'
Accountants continue to provide an important service to businesses during the recession, according to a new report. The latest Key Facts and Trends in the Accountancy Profession study, published by the Professional Oversight Board, has revealed that the number of students and members registered...