Conference on IFRS adoption and implementation in former Soviet republics in Europe and Central Asia
16 May 2013
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) are holding a two-day conference on 16-17 May 2013 to bring together representatives from national organisations of former Soviet republics in Europe and Central Asia. The event provides experiences regarding the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), and quality assurance requirements. Also, it provides representatives a forum to discuss topics relating to their jurisdiction.
The event is hosted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and is an example of constructive cooperation in the development, adoption, and implementation of high-quality international standards. Countries represented at the meeting are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
A press release is available on the IASB website.