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Open Data Enthusiasm in Washington DC

By Dave Nitchman on October 6, 2014

Data Transparency 2014 brought together policymakers and subject matter experts with agency leaders, civil-society advocates, and tech-sector innovators who are working to create a culture of open data in the US Federal Government. Mark Flannery, the SEC’s new Chief Economist, touched extensively on XBRL in his remarks highlighting data quality. He also affirmed that “SEC staff are committed […]

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A New Logo for XBRL

By Dave Nitchman on October 6, 2014

The XBRL Logo Looks Different! – Our previous logo was due for a little updating and modernisation. The new logo reflects the current reality – XBRL is an important standard that now supports almost every form of reporting imaginable, all over the world. We are a vital part of the global shift to data-centric reporting that provides […]

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Welcome to the new XBRL website

By Dave Nitchman on October 6, 2014

Welcome to the new XBRL International website – and a logo refresh for XBRL to go along with it.The new website aims to ensure people can quickly find out what they  want and need to know about XBRL. This site will be an important focal point for a global community dedicated to the improvement of business reporting everywhere. A […]

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Ireland Expands iXBRL Mandate

By Dave Nitchman on October 6, 2014

Irish Tax and Customs announced the launch of Phase Two of its iXBRL mandate for Corporate Tax filings. Phase Two moves beyond “Large Case” filers and covers Corporation Tax returns submitted on or after 1st Oct 2014 for accounting periods ending on or after 31st Dec 2013. The mandate still excludes companies where assets do not exceed €4.4 […]

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EASi Acquires Rivet Software

By Dave Nitchman on September 26, 2014

Rivet Software has been acquired by Equity Administration Solutions

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Open Data Update – US Government

By Dave Nitchman on September 26, 2014

We reported earlier on a — rather politically motivated — legislative attempt to curb XBRL reporting by smaller US companies. This week there are four new or expanded open data initiatives underway in the US. Chief among the proposals is related to the DATA Act. The Administration will issue data element definition standards and standards for exchanging […]

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Sustainability Reporting in the Middle East

By Dave Nitchman on September 26, 2014

A survey of GRI data and 67 filing entities across the Middle East shows an uptick in sustainability reporting, especially in the energy sector.

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Open Data Taking Hold in Deutschland

By Dave Nitchman on September 26, 2014

The German government has released an open data action covering the Federal, State and local levels, base on the G8 Open Data Principles released in 2013.

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Government Transparency Gets a Push in Italy

By Dave Nitchman on September 19, 2014

A culture of open data and transparency is the goal of Italian NGOs seeking to remove barriers to accessing government information by the general public and the media. They are after basic Freedom of Information at the moment, but could it lead to greater access to open data like the kind we are seeing in […]

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UK FRC Publishes Updated Taxonomy and Guidance

By Dave Nitchman on September 18, 2014

Revised taxonomies that meet the needs of changed regulations under EU-adopted IFRS and the new FRS 101 and FRS 102 standards are “an important step in making corporate reports more transparent and accessible to investors” according to Melanie McLaren, Executive Director Codes and Standards at the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC). HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and Companies […]

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