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Future Of UK GAAP.


Following the publication of the International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized entities ("IFRS for SMEs"), the Accounting Standards Board ("ASB") is proposing to replace UK GAAP with this standard. The FRSSE will be retained for small entities. This change is expected to first apply to 31 December 2012 year-ends.

ASB envisages that UK GAAP under the proposals would be:

> Under the proposals all entities will have the option (similar to the current arrangements, with the exception of charitable companies) to voluntarily adopt a high tier.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

Mr Mike Marcus

Bond Partners LLP

The Grange

100 High Street

London

N14 6TB

UNITED KINGDOM

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Date:Oct 7, 2009
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