Reporting Using IFRS
This page contains information helpful in using the 2009 IFRS taxonomy. This is a summary of the most used resources:
- Main XBRL page: The main on-ramp to XBRL information relating to IFRS is this URL.
- Physical files: This is a link to the physical files (which you hopefully never have to use because software vendors deal with this behind the scenes so you don't need to).
- IFRS Taxonomy Guide: This is a document which explains how to use the IFRS taxonomy (available in printed form or downloaded PDF)
- Taxonomy Viewers: This is a link to applications which can be used to view the IFRS taxonomy.
IFRS is becoming increasingly important around the world. This web site is intended to provide information relating to using IFRS within the United States, particularly when it is used in conjunction with XBRL. With the FASB/IASB convergence project, the signals being sent by the US Securities and Exchange Commission; it is clear that IFRS will be more and more a part of financial reporting within the United States.
