Dear Standard-setters,
On behalf of the IFRS Foundation, we would like to thank you for attending the World Standard-setter conference on 1–2 October 2018 in London. Your engagement and enthusiasm helped to make the conference a great success. We always value your views and we are very greatful for sharing them with us.
The WSS conference provides an open forum for standard-setters to network and discuss jurisdictional issues that affect the development of new and revised Standards.
WSS is the most inclusive gathering that we have with standard-setters from around the world. It is a fantastic opportunity to talk to a lot of people.
Hans Hoogervorst
Chair, International Accounting Standards Board
This year's conference brought together 134 delegates and observers from over 65 jurisdictions. The discussed topics included:
- IASB Update
- Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting
- Business Combinations Under Common Control
- Better Communications—focus on Primary Financial Statements & Disclosure Initiative
- Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity—Discussion Paper
- Goodwill and Impairment
- Management Commentary
Subsequent to the WSS conference the Board hosted (and will host) additional meetings with national standard-setters:
| When | Group | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 October | WSS Conference | Agenda papers are available here. |
| 2–3 October | International Forum of Accounting Standard Setters (IFASS) | The IFASS members met the Board members to share their jurisdictions' experience with the Standards and their implementation. |
| 4 October | Accounting Standards Advisory Forum (ASAF) | The Board held a meeting with the ASAF to discuss some of its current technical projects and future research activities. |
| 29–31 October | Emerging Economies Group (EEG) | Agenda papers are available here. |
We are looking forward to meeting you at next year's WSS conference on Monday 30 September and Tuesday 1 October 2019 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel, South Quay, Marsh Wall, London E14 9SH.
Best regards,
Michelle Sansom (msansom@ifrs.org)
Samuel Prestidge (sprestidge@ifrs.org)
Denise Durant (ddurant@ifrs.org)
