JICPA holds an IFRS Symposium
November 20, 2009
On October 14, 2009, an IFRS Symposium, hosted by JICPA, was held at Keidanren Kaikan, in commemoration of the establishment of the Japan Foundation for Accounting Education and Learning. At the Symposium, Sir David Tweedie, Chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), spoke on the latest developments in the financial instruments project, Mr. Tatsumi Yamada, Board Member of IASB provided an update on the revenue recognition project. Participants in the panel discussions included representatives of preparers, the standard setter, auditors, and the JICPA under the theme of "Practical solutions for IFRS implementation: what you need to do now".
