IASB Makes Standards Freely Available Online

April 22, 2009
FEI Summary

On April 17, 2009 the International Accounting Standards Board announced it would begin providing free online access to its standards. Previously, copies of International Financial Reporting Standards and related interpretations were only available by subscription or individual purchase from IASB. See IFRS Web page. In related news, orders for the IFRS 2009 bound volume can be placed through FASB for delivery in North America.

Separately, the IASB recently announced the conclusion of its 2007-09 improvements project, resulting in the amendment of 12 standards. See IASB press release, list of standards amended.