What's New (Apr, 2014)
Japanese translation of the International Integrated Reporting Framework available online
April 8,2014
The Japanese translation of the International Integrated Reporting Framework has been published by the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) on April 4, 2014.
This translation has been prepared and approved by the review task force organized by the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants to bring together expert knowledge and experience of various stakeholders from companies, investment community, academia and the accounting profession.
JICPA hopes that this new publication will drive better understanding of, and further dissemination of integrated reporting across Japan.
To find out more, please visit the IIRC:
"Framework-based IFRS understanding" workshop held at JICPA
April 8,2014
On April 1 and 2, 2014, JICPA and IFRS foundation held joint workshop sessions on "Framework-based IFRS understanding" in Tokyo. Instructors were Mr. Michael Wells, director of IFRS foundation Initiative of IASB, Mr. Takatsugu Ochi, IASB member, Mr. Tatsumi Yamada, Board Member and Partner of KPMG and former IASB member, and Mr. Mitsuhiro Takemura, Director of IFRS Foundation Asia-Oceania office. Around 100 participants, mainly JICPA members, attended the workshop.
Please go to IASB website for details of the IASB IFRS education initiatives.
Interview with Mr. Michael Wells IASB IFRS Education Initiative director
April 8,2014
On March 31, 2014, JICPA held an interview regarding Framework-based IFRS teaching with Mr. Michael Wells, Director of IFRS Education Initiative of IASB.