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IFRS Resource Center

Designed to assist companies in keeping current on the latest developments with regard to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

BDO's IFRS strategy is designed to assist companies in keeping current on the latest developments with regard to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the practical considerations involved in the convergence toward and implementation of global standards. Our program will continue to evolve, so please check back often for valuable insights and guidance.

IFRS in the News

  • IFRS Daily News

    IFRS News is BDO's regular update on what's just arrived in the world of IFRS. On this page, you'll find daily reporting of IFRS developments, including exposure drafts, standards and interpretations issued by the IASB and IFRIC.
  • Attitudes to IFRS v2.0

    BDO's 2010 IFRS Adoption report aimed at providing a better understanding of key issues to be considered in adoption of IFRS via the sharing of experiences of CFOs and their thoughts and attitudes towards adoption.
  • BDO Knows: IFRS

    On February 24, 2010, the SEC voted to unanimously issue a Statement regarding its continued support of a single set of high-quality global accounting standards and for the convergence of U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The Statement along with the SEC's Work Plan can be accessed at: http://www.sec.gov/rules/other/2010/33-9109.pdf.
  • IFRS for Private Companies

    On July 9, 2009, the IASB published International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for small and medium-sized entities, IFRS for SMEs.
  • SEC Releases Proposed IFRS Roadmap

    On November 14, 2008, the SEC released the proposed "road map" for transitioning U.S. registrants to reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The comment period ended April 20, 2009. Refer to http://www.sec.gov/spotlight/ifrsroadmap.htm for further information.
  • IFRS BDO NewsBytes

    Excerpts of BDO 2008 Media Coverage on IFRS

For additional BDO publications and further news and alerts refer to BDO Thought Leadership Materials and External Resources.

U.S. GAAP versus IFRS - BDO's comparison of current IFRS standards to U.S. GAAP.

IFRS Implications for Audit Committees - Key questions that those charged with governance (e.g., audit committees) should consider in on-going discussions with management, internal and external auditors with respect to their organization's knowledge and preparedness for IFRS convergence.

Educate Me! - To find out how to access upcoming complimentary BDO Ac'sense IFRS webinars and archived self-study courses along with other training resources.