Monday, November 10, 2008

European Commission adopts consolidated text of IFRS

The European Commission has adopted the consolidated text of all International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in force in the European Union (EU). The consolidated version puts together all IFRS endorsed to date. It will enable stakeholders to refer to one single legal document. This is an important element of the Commission simplification program aimed at reducing the administrative burden on EU businesses. (Read the Press Release and the Consolidated Text.)