Archive for October 17th, 2011

17 October 2011: EBA publishes follow-up review of banks’ transparency in their 2010 Pillar 3 report

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its follow-up review of bank’s transparency in
their 2010 Pillar 3 reports. Pillar 3 reports are of special interest because of the interaction between Pillar 3 and IFRS 7 requirements.

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17 October 2011: Ethics standards board finalises priorities

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The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (‘IESBA’) has released its ‘2011-2012 IESBA Strategy and Work Plan’, which sets the direction and priorities for the activities of the IESBA.

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17 October 2011: UK FRC launches ‘Financial Reporting Lab’

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The United Kingdom Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a ‘Financial Reporting Lab’ which aims to bring together companies and investors to identify practical solutions to reporting problems, such as the length and complexity of reports and f…

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17 October 2011: IFAC updates policy policy statements on regulation and standard setting

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The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has released revised versions of Policy Position Paper 1 ‘Regulation of the Accountancy Profession’ and Policy Position Paper 3 ‘International Standard Setting in the Public Interest’.

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