Favourite emerges for top post in US accounting
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Favourite emerges for top post in US accounting

16y Accountancy Age

Favourite emerges for top post in US accounting

FASB Insider could new head of US standard setter FASB Read More...

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Analysis: Herz's departure could speed up convergence
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Analysis: Herz's departure could speed up convergence

16y Mario Christodoulou

Analysis: Herz's departure could speed up converge...

US standard setter's surprise departure could influence the future of fair value accounting Read More...

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US standard setting chief to retire
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US standard setting chief to retire

16y Gavin Hinks

US standard setting chief to retire

Convergence leader Bob Herz steps down Read More...

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Group formed to overhaul financial reporting
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Group formed to overhaul financial reporting

16y Kevin Reed , Writer

Group formed to overhaul financial reporting

Major project to overhaul financial reporting is underway Read More...

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

16y Mario Christodoulou

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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Deloitte partner joins FASB
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Deloitte partner joins FASB

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Deloitte partner joins FASB

FASB appoints "post-implementation review leader" Read More...

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

16y Mario Christodoulou

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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US financial lobby fights fair value proposal
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US financial lobby fights fair value proposal

16y Mario Christodoulou

US financial lobby fights fair value proposal

American Banking Association urges members to battle new rules put forward by FASB Read More...

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We not convinced by FASB's Fair Value reforms: ICAEW
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We not convinced by FASB's Fair Value reforms: ICAEW

16y Mario Christodoulou

We not convinced by FASB's Fair Value reforms: ICA...

"We do have some immediate concerns" - ICAEW Read More...

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Barnier reaffirms support for convergence
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Barnier reaffirms support for convergence

16y Mario Christodoulou

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
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Audit in turmoil over ‘derecognition’ standard

16y Mario Christodoulou

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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Convergence talks accused of over-ambitious targets
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Convergence talks accused of over-ambitious targets

16y Mario Christodoulou

Convergence talks accused of over-ambitious targe...

IASB and FASB give "no guarantee" they will resolve all differences over international standards convergence Read More...

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US fair value rules complicate convergence, warns Turner
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US fair value rules complicate convergence, warns Turner

16y Mario Christodoulou

US fair value rules complicate convergence, warns ...

Converging with US standards may compromise international standards, explains FSA chairman Read More...

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On the money
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On the money

16y Mario Christodoulou

On the money

Lord Turner's comments are the latest in a long line of misgivings over international standards convergence Read More...

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Markets need more information: Herz
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Markets need more information: Herz

16y Mario Christodoulou

Markets need more information: Herz

FASB chief said increased transperency could avoid another crisis Read More...

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US accounting oversight body hits roadblock
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US accounting oversight body hits roadblock

17y Mario Christodoulou

US accounting oversight body hits roadblock

Congress backs away from new US accounting body Read More...

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Schapiro backs IASB-FASB agreement
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Schapiro backs IASB-FASB agreement

17y Mario Christodoulou

Schapiro backs IASB-FASB agreement

SEC chief expresses public support for drive towards global accounting standards Read More...

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

17y 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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Europe must stop its meddling, says FASB chief
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Europe must stop its meddling, says FASB chief

17y 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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SEC to examine international standards this autumn, says FASB boss
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SEC to examine international standards this autumn, says FASB boss

17y Mario Christodoulou

SEC to examine international standards this autumn...

Bob Herz claims there will be a renewed focus on international standards in US Read More...

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

17y 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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Banks voice opposition to fair value
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Banks voice opposition to fair value

17y Mario Christodoulou

Banks voice opposition to fair value

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

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FASB Chief to speak on fair value
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FASB Chief to speak on fair value

17y Mario Christodoulou

FASB Chief to speak on fair value

Robert Herz speaking at ICAEW forum Read More

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US oversight body to embark on listening tour
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US oversight body to embark on listening tour

17y Accountancy Age

US oversight body to embark on listening tour

FASB overseers will meet with small groups to set reform agenda Read More...

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Investor group says FASB is compromised
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Investor group says FASB is compromised

17y Accountancy Age

Investor group says FASB is compromised

Advisory committee says standard setter has lost independence after political interference Read More...

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FRC urges SEC to let US companies adopt IFRS
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FRC urges SEC to let US companies adopt IFRS

17y Kevin Reed , Writer

FRC urges SEC to let US companies adopt IFRS

FRC chief Paul boyle urges the SEC to allow US companies to be able to adopt IFRS in place of US GAAP Read More...

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International accounting standards: only fools rush in
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International accounting standards: only fools rush in

17y Accountancy Age

International accounting standards: only fools rus...

G20 leaders were too quick to rip into accountancy rules Read More...

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