Update to electronic reporting standards for financial reports

Summary

The European Parliament has approved an update to the digital format used by companies for their annual financial reports, ensuring alignment with international accounting standards.
9 15.12.2020
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finance
administrative law
business and competition
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The European Parliament has approved an update to the digital standards used for electronic financial reporting.
  • The update integrates the latest International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) into the reporting system.
  • The new rules are mandatory for financial reports covering periods starting on or after January 1, 2021.
  • Companies have the option to adopt these new standards early, starting from financial years beginning on or after January 1, 2020.
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