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XBRL-US to become independent organisation
XBRL-US to become independent organisation
September 25, 2006
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) announced that XBRL-US will become an independent, not-for-profit organization. Initially formed as a volunteer committee of the AICPA, the new entity will continue as the chartered U.S. jurisdiction of XBRL International and as a member-supported entity.
IASCF commits to developing IFRS taxonomy for SMEs
IASCF commits to developing IFRS taxonomy for SMEs
September 18, 2006
The International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation (IASCF) has committed to developing an International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) taxonomy for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) – an important step in supporting the use of XBRL by smaller companies around the world.
World tax regulators and XBRL group to promote XBRL GL
World tax regulators and XBRL group to promote XBRL GL
September 11, 2006
The Oasis Tax XML Technical Committee and the XBRL GL Working Group are offering an outreach event for accounting software vendors in San Francisco on October 5 and 6 to promote awareness on XBRL GL, the standardized Global Ledger, and encourage its incorporation in accounting software applications.
US SEC small business forum to focus on XBRL
US SEC small business forum to focus on XBRL
September 4, 2006
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will host a small business forum on 29 September which will focus on the advantages to small businesses in filing financial reports in XBRL to the SEC.
US SEC small business forum to focus on XBRL
US SEC small business forum to focus on XBRL
September 4, 2006
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will host a small business forum on 29 September which will focus on the advantages to small businesses in filing financial reports in XBRL to the SEC.
Bryant University announces 2006/7 global XBRL academic contest
Bryant University announces 2006/7 global XBRL academic contest
September 3, 2006
The purpose of the Seventh Global XBRL Academic Competition is to provide an opportunity for students and their faculty advisors to participate in the development of business and financial reporting on the Internet and for their work to be recognized by the international community.
IFRS 2006 general purpose taxonomy released by IASCF
IFRS 2006 general purpose taxonomy released by IASCF
August 31, 2006
The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) general purpose taxonomy for 2006 has been released by the International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation (IASCF). The taxonomy is based on the 2006 IFRS bound volume and has final status.
US SEC announces plans for XBRL analysis software
US SEC announces plans for XBRL analysis software
August 14, 2006
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans for its own XBRL analysis tools which will run on the Web and enable investors and analysts to benefit from XBRL data. The agency has issued a formal request for proposals from the software industry for setting up a prototype system that will provide a user-friendly access to financial reports in XBRL submitted to its EDGAR database.
Dimensions Specification Candidate Recommendation 4 is Published
Dimensions Specification Candidate Recommendation 4 is Published
July 20, 2006
XBRL International has updated its Dimensions 1.0 Specification, releasing Candidate Recommendation 4. This contains mostly editorial and clarifying text updates to Candidate Recommendation 3. No substantive changes to the specification have been made, nor have the supporting schemas changed other than updating the copyright notices.
SEC Chairman Cox leads speakers at next XBRL Intl conference
SEC Chairman Cox leads speakers at next XBRL Intl conference
July 17, 2006
XBRL International announced that the 14th International XBRL Conference & Exhibition will be addressed by US Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox and other leading international government and business figures. It will take place in Philadelphia on December 4-6, 2006 to discuss and explain the use of XBRL, now being adopted rapidly for business reporting by regulators around the world.
