In this AICPA publication, prominent experts on IFRS have selected top articles and whitepapers, added commentary, and guide you through five major IFRS considerations.
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February 2, 2010 - The "U.S. Perspective" panel at October's AICPA/IASC Foundation Conference on IFRS, featuring six financial industry heavyweights, evolved into a discussion about the merits and challenges of a principles-based system of accounting. Read what the panel participants said during the discussion.
January 27, 2010 – The AICPA Examinations Team is seeking professionals with solid skills and knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards to develop questions ("items") on IFRS for the Uniform CPA Examination. Learn more.
As Canadian companies prepare for IFRS, this CFO.com addresses how companies have learned the importance of involving information-technology leaders in the conversion process.
December 30, 2009 – The AICPA is developing a resource that compares the International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-Sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs) with corresponding requirements of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). This resource is available in a Wiki format and you are invited to contribute to its development. To learn more about the resource, view available sections and contribute to its content, click here: Learn more.
The AICPA Learning team is developing an IFRS Certificate of Accomplishment program for Certified Public Accountants and Chartered Accountants. The AICPA is seeking subject matter experts with extensive IFRS knowledge and with experience in IFRS application and/or training to work on program components. Learn more.
December 2009 – Income tax is an area in which the IASB and FASB have worked for convergence. The Tax Adviser explains how the implementation of IFRS (whether through convergence or adoption) would affect tax. (The Tax Adviser)
The International Accounting Standards Board issued an exposure draft on the amortized cost measurement and impairment of financial instruments in November. The exposure draft proposes an expected loss model for recognizing impairments on financial assets recorded at amortized cost. Do you believe that a move to an expected loss model would be a move in the right direction? Let us know what you think.
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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has recently issued a background document on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Read a brief overview by clicking on the links below – • Get Ready for IFRS |
IFRS.com – Your source for IFRS guidance – has started a page on Twitter. Get the latest IFRS news, updates and IFRS resources at www.twitter.com/IFRScom.
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