Category Archives: IASB

IASB Discussion Paper – Disclosure Initiative—Principles of Disclosure

The IASB has issued a Discussion Paper that suggests principles to make disclosures in financial statements more effective. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback directly to the IASB by October 2, 2017. As reported by The Standard. Comments to be received by 2 October 2017 Take action  Visit TheGAAP.net daily to be kept up to date on accounting information,

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Final Amendments – Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2014 – 2016 Cycle

The IASB has issued final amendments to three IFRSs as part of its Annual Improvements project. The amendments have varying effective dates. As reported by The Standard. International Accounting Standards Board issues minor changes to IFRS Standards  08 December 2016 Page Content The International Accounting Standards Board (the Board) has today issued several amendments to IFRS Standards and an Interpretation that

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Speech by the IASB Chair – Better Communication of Financial Statements

Read the IASB Chair Hans Hoogervorst’s speech delivered at the IFRS Foundation Conference in Zurich. He focuses on the IASB’s plans to prioritize improvements to the communications effectiveness of financial statements based on IFRSs — a main outcome of the recent Agenda Consultation and his priority in his second term as Chair. As reported by The Standard. Better Communication 30

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