07 February 2013

IASB & IIRC formalise cooperation on work to develop integrated corporate reporting framework

The Memorandum of Understanding, signed by IASB Board Chairman Hans Hoogervorst, and IIRC Chief Executive Paul Druckman, demonstrates the common interest of both organisations in improving the quality and consistency of global corporate reporting to deliver value to investors and the wider economy.

Commenting on the signing of today's agreement, Hans Hoogervorst said: "This agreement formalises the already strong relationship that exists at multiple levels between our respective organisations. We support the IIRC’s vision of the evolution of corporate reporting, and through this agreement we will cooperate on important areas of mutual interest."

Paul Druckman, IIRC Chief Executive Officer, commented: "In 10 weeks, the IIRC will publish the draft International Integrated Reporting Framework for consultation. An important part of our work is about creating the conditions for adoption of integrated reporting as a better language for businesses to communicate with their investors, in order to deliver more sustainable value creation and more efficient capital markets. The IASB has done so much to improve the quality and consistency of financial reporting across the world. Creating a new corporate reporting language that better serves business and investors, and contributes to a more sustainable global economy will be the ultimate prize."

The IIRC is a global coalition of market participants and other relevant stakeholders who are working towards the publication of the International Integrated Reporting Framework. The Consultation Draft of the Framework will be released on 16 April, 2013. The Framework itself will be published in December 2013.

Press release

Memorandum of Understanding

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