China consults on Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standard
The Chinese Ministry of Finance (MoF) has published a consultation on 'Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standard—Basic Standard'. The comment period ends on 24 June 2024.
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EFRAG finalises implementation guidance for ESRS
by Husam Shareef/in Uncategorized Echo_0 /EFRAG has published three non-authoritative implementation guidance documents on European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS): EFRAG IG 1 ‘Materiality Assessment’, EFRAG IG 2 ‘Value Chain’ and EFRAG IG 3 ‘ESRS Datapoints’.
June 2024 ISSB meeting agenda posted
by Husam Shareef/in Uncategorized Echo_0 /The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has posted the agenda for its meeting, which will be held in a hybrid format (virtual and in Frankfurt) on 12 June 2024. The ISSB will be discussing the enhancement of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards.
IFR4NPO publishes third exposure draft
by Husam Shareef/in Uncategorized Echo_0 /International Financial Reporting for Non-Profit Organisations (IFR4NPO), an initiative to develop the first internationally applicable financial reporting guidance for non-profit organisations, has released 'International Non-Profit Accounting Guidance, Part 3'.
Recording of the second IASB webinar on IFRS 18 implementation
by Husam Shareef/in Uncategorized Echo_0 /On 30 May 2024, the IASB offered the second of a series of live webinars aimed at facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the recently issued IFRS 18 'Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements'.
EFRAG and IASB educational sessions on IFRS 18
by Husam Shareef/in Uncategorized Echo_0 /EFRAG and the IASB are offering two educational sessions on IFRS 18 'Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements'. The interactive webinars will introduce the main requirements and focus on certain requirements set out in the standard. Beside gaining a better understanding of the new requirements, the aim is to identify the resulting practical challenges.
EFRAG publishes third set of technical explanations on ESRS
by Husam Shareef/in Uncategorized Echo_0 /EFRAG has published the third set of technical explanations to assist stakeholders in the implementation of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
ACCA publishes sustainability reporting guide for SMEs based on ISSB standards
by Husam Shareef/in Uncategorized Echo_0 /The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has published a document titled 'Sustainability Reporting—SME Guide'. The guide is intended to support small- and medium-sized entities (SMEs) to disclose sustainability-related information that regulators and stakeholders increasingly demand.
IASB finalises amendments regarding the classification and measurement of financial instruments
by Husam Shareef/in Uncategorized Echo_0 /The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued 'Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments (Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7)' to address matters identified during the post-implementation review of the classification and measurement requirements of IFRS 9 'Financial Instruments'. The amendments are effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1…
Major economies advance towards unified sustainability standards
by Husam Shareef/in Uncategorized Echo_0 /During the IOSCO annual meeting in Athens, the IFRS Foundation unveiled its inaugural Jurisdiction Guide to assist regulators in implementing the ISSB Standards. The guide aims to help jurisdictions navigate their adoption or alignment processes, ensuring consistent and comparable sustainability-related disclosures across markets.