EU memo for G20 addresses IFRSs
17 Sep 2009
The European Commission has released a memorandum in conjunction with the upcoming meeting of G20 leaders titled European Commission Calls for United EU position for G20 Summit in Pittsburgh.
"The EU should also seek a renewed commitment from the G20 to accelerating the pace of delivery on accounting standards and non-cooperative jurisdictions. It is vital that the IASB delivers on appropriate reform of the accounting rules to ensure that financial stability concerns are fully taken into account to reduce pro-cyclicality in the system. Convergence to high quality accounting standards remains a top priority of the EU, in particular as regards financial instruments. The EU therefore needs to secure a strong political commitment to balanced convergence towards high quality standards no later than 2010. Regarding non-cooperative jurisdictions, a roadmap should be agreed to complete the work, including clear milestones for evaluating their compliance." |
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