When Acronyms Collide: 20 FAQs for FPIs as IFRS Meets XBRL

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The SEC will require IFRS filers to use XBRL starting in 2018.

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FPIs using IFRS are subject to XBRL starting in 2018:

..XBRL filing is voluntary in 2017, and will be required for filings beginning in 2018.

..The biggest impact will be on Annual Reports on Forms 20-F or 40-F.

..Many Form 6-Ks, even those with IFRS interim financial statements, will not require XBRL.

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