Integrated Reporting news

The International Integrated Reporting Framework (IIRF), published by the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) in December 2013, explains the fundamental concepts of integrated reporting and provides principles-based guidance for entities wishing to prepare an integrated report. 

Although there is no requirement in the UK to comply with the IIRF, this page provides a number of news items for those companies wishing to learn more.

Latest news

New report from the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC): ‘Integrated Thinking & Strategy: State of play report’

23 Jan, 2020

The International Integrated Reporting Council’s (IIRC's) Integrated Thinking & Strategy Group has published a new report setting out how best to adopt integrated thinking and enhance strategy to achieve long-term value creation.

ACCA issues follow up report on integrated reporting and indicates there are broader benefits to be reaped

16 Mar, 2018

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has published a second report providing its latest assessment of integrated reporting.

The Bruce Column — The encouraging future for integrated reporting and integrated thinking

31 Jan, 2018

It is a year since the Chief Executive of the International Integrated Reporting Council, Richard Howitt, took up that role. Here Robert Bruce assesses Howitt’s progress during that year, what has been achieved and what lies ahead.

New report published indicates the benefits to investors of Integrated Reporting

28 Nov, 2017

A new report, published by the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC), highlights how the International Integrated Reporting Framework can help meet investor demands for better information.

IIRC publishes results of integrated reporting implementation consultation

13 Oct, 2017

Earlier this year the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) published a consultation to gauge businesses' views on the implementation of the <IR> Framework, to inform on further development. The results of that consultation are now available.

The Bruce Column — Putting integrated thinking at the heart of business

30 Jun, 2017

The latest report from the International Federation of Accountants, (IFAC), puts the integrated thinking which lies at the heart of integrated reporting as one of the critical elements in building trust and confidence in business and government. Our regular columnist, Robert Bruce, reports.

ACCA report highlights benefits and challenges of adopting Integrated Reporting

20 Apr, 2017

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has published a report which highlights the benefits and challenges that early Integrated Reporting (<IR>) adopters have experienced and gives practical recommendations to those that are yet to adopt.

Recent sustainability and integrated reporting developments

16 Dec, 2016

A summary of recent developments at the CDSB, WBCSD, GRI, GSSB, IIRC, and IPSASB.

The Bruce Column — Going for the heart of the global debate

05 Dec, 2016

Richard Howitt has just taken over as Chief Executive of the International Integrated Reporting Council, following in the footsteps of Paul Druckman. Our regular, resident columnist Robert Bruce has just interviewed him on film. Here he reports on what Howitt had to say in that interview. It is clear that the global adoption of integrated reporting and its use as a catalyst for reform more generally of global corporate governance systems are going to feel the full force of his powers of persuasion and implementation.

IIRC publishes the results of its Stakeholder Feedback survey

05 Dec, 2016

The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) has published the results of its Stakeholder Feedback survey.

IIRC and CIPFA publish Guide on Integrated Reporting in the public sector

15 Sep, 2016

The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) have published an introductory Guide to Integrated Reporting (<IR>) in the public sector.

BUFDG publish study on Integrated Reporting in Higher Education

23 Aug, 2016

The British Universities Finance Directors Group (BUFDG) have published a study on the the use of integrated reporting (<IR>) principles by seven universities.

IAASB publishes Discussion Paper on challenges for Assurance Engagements

19 Aug, 2016

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB)’s Integrated Reporting Working Group, dedicated to exploring emerging forms of external reporting, has released a Discussion Paper, Supporting Credibility and Trust in Emerging Forms of External Reporting: Ten Key Challenges for Assurance Engagements

IIRC, ACCA and IAAER publish two research reports on Integrated Reporting

18 Aug, 2016

The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER) have published two research reports on Integrated Reporting.

Two new integrated reporting publications

15 Mar, 2016

In the context of the recent focus on sustainable capitalism and the global interest shown by firms, investors, and regulators in the work of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC), we point out two recent publications.

Applying the Integrated Reporting concepts of outcomes and social and relationship capital in the banking industry

14 Mar, 2016

The Integrated Reporting (<IR>) Banking Network has published a paper into applying the Integrated Reporting concepts of outcomes and social and relationship capital in the banking industry.

Report on role of accountants in integrated reporting

21 Jan, 2016

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) have released a joint report on how accountants can play a key role in the trend toward integrated reporting.

IIRC makes available two further publications on integrated reporting

08 Jan, 2016

In addition to the publication 'Materiality in Integrated Reporting' published in cooperation with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) has has made available two additional new publications on integrated reporting.

IIRC and IFAC publish guidance on materiality in the context of preparing an Integrated Report

07 Jan, 2016

The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) have released a publication (“the publication”) which explains materiality and the materiality determination process in the context of preparing an integrated report.

The Bruce Column — From headlines to trendlines: How integrated reporting is gathering pace

15 Dec, 2015

In a new Robert Bruce video interview Paul Druckman, chief executive of the International Integrated Reporting Council, talks of how the system of integrated reporting is expanding globally and becoming mainstream. Here Robert Bruce, our regular, resident columnist, assesses the progress of the system.

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