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XBRL UK publishes Detailed Tagging Information document
XBRL UK has published a Detailed Tagging Information document which gives information and advice on detailed aspects of creating financial reports in XBRL. It supplements the XBRL UK Preparers and Developers Guide, which provides general rules and guidance on creating such reports. The Detailed Tagging document explains the use of particular tags and features in the taxonomies which may cause difficulties. It answers frequently asked questions raised by users. It also includes additional information for developers on some technical features of the UK taxonomies. The document is available on the 'Technical Guidance' page of the 'Information for Users' section of the website, which may be accessed via the above link. The Preparers and Developers Guide is available through the same page.
XBRL International conference - Brussels, 17-19 May
The 22nd XBRL International Conference, entitled 'Sharing Economic Information in a Global World: The XBRL Contribution', provides an international stage for regulators, financial & banking institutions, public companies & SME’s to share their experience of using XBRL. It is major opportunity for networking, education and training. It includes a wealth of training programs and special programme tracks to meet a wide range of needs and interests. Solution providers will also be demonstrating tools and services related to current and future uses of XBRL. Click on the link above for more information.
XBRL UK issues minimum tagging update to taxonomies
XBRL UK has issued a minor update to the 2009 accounts taxonomies to add a small number of tags to the HMRC and Companies House minimum tagging lists. The additions are described in the information on minimum tagging and taxonomy changes in the taxonomy zip files. Apart from adding a small number of existing tags into the minimum tagging lists, no other changes to the taxonomies were made in this release. To access the updated taxonomies, click on the headline above.
XBRL UK issues corrective release to accounts taxonomies
XBRL UK has issued a corrective release of the 2009 accounts taxonomies to fix a number of missing links between line item tags and dimensions and other minor issues. The release is available for download from the XBRL UK taxonomies website page at http://www.xbrl.org/uk/Taxonomies/. The effect of the release is to confirm the dimensions which must be used with particular line items. A small number of tags in the UK GAAP and UK IFRS taxonomies were not explicitly attached to any dimensions. The release inserts the missing links, making clear which dimensions should be used with the tags concerned. XBRL UK and HMRC strongly recommend that software vendors use the updated release of the taxonomies in their implementations. This should avoid risk of incorrect allocation of dimensions to the tags concerned. Preparers of accounts using manual methods should use the latest release. The release is backwards compatible - for full details click on the headline above.
XBRL UK releases sample sets of XBRL-tagged accounts
XBRL UK has released sets of accounts showing the correct use of XBRL tagging. These are intended to guide accounts preparers and developers of account creation software. They are published on the 'Samples' page of 'Information for users' section of the website and can be accessed through the above link. The samples cover both UK GAAP and IFRS regulations. There is a simple set and complex set of accounts under each set of regulations. Each sample consists of a spreadsheet showing the accounts data, with added columns and notes which show the correct XBRL for each item of data in the statements. The sample accounts are based on real company accounts.
Technical change planned to folder structure of UK taxonomies
XBRL UK will make a change to the folder structure of the UK accounts taxonomies in the next major taxonomy release, following consultation with HMRC and the software vendor community. The change and the reasons for it are explained in a document available via the above link, which sets out the original proposal for the change to software companies. This is a technical change which does not alter the tags defined in the taxonomies or their use in creating Inline XBRL reports.
XBRL UK releases UK Charities taxonomy
XBRL UK has released a Charities taxonomy to support the filing of charity accounts in XBRL. The taxonomy, available as a zip file through the above link, is a final version and reflects regulations published upto 2009-09-01. It covers the main reporting requirements for charities in the UK, including the primary financial statements and notes. The taxonomy is an extension to the UK GAAP taxonomy, containing additions and amendments reflecting charity reporting requirements, particularly those set out in the Charities 2005 SORP. All constructive feedback on the taxonomy is very welcome. It should be directed to uktech@xbrl.org. For further information, please see the release note included in the zip file.
XBRL UK publishes Preparers and Developers Guide
XBRL UK has published a Preparers and Developers Guide explaining the main principles involved in creating financial reports in XBRL in the UK. It is aimed at accountants and others preparing financial reports in XBRL through manual processes and at developers of software for creating reports in XBRL. It will also assist developers of other types of applications which use XBRL data. The Guide is available on the 'Technical Guidance' page of the 'Information for Users' section of the website, which may be accessed via the above link.
XBRL UK releases UK-IFRS taxonomy with industry sector data
XBRL UK has released a final version of its UK-IFRS taxonomy with additional data for specific industry sectors. This includes a banking and finance extension which provides views of taxonomy content specifically adapted for the finance sector. The main taxonomy also contains sections for mining, oil and gas industry sectors as well as supporting the main reporting requirements for ordinary commercial and industrial companies under IFRS in the UK. The taxonomy covers primary statements and notes to accounts. The latest 31 January release also includes some minor content adjustments to improve usability. However, reports created with the original version released on 22 November will remain valid with the new version. A 'changes' folder in the zip file gives details on the adjustments. The release includes information on HMRC's minimum tagging requirements as well as Excel files providing a simplified list of taxonomy content. The taxonomy covers regulations published upto 2009-09-01 and formally carries this date. Feedback should be directed to uktech@xbrl.org. For further information, please see the release note and other information published in the taxonomy zip files.
XBRL UK releases new UK GAAP and UK-IFRS taxonomies
XBRL UK has released new versions of the UK GAAP and UK-IFRS taxonomies. These are intended to support financial reporting by ordinary UK commercial and industrial companies in XBRL. The taxonomies are final versions and are based on reporting regulations as announced by 2009-09-01. The taxonomies contain a range of content and technical enhancements to previous public working drafts, reflecting feedback from implementers, accounting reviewers and other users. The UK-IFRS taxonomy is an extension to the core taxonomy for IFRS regulations published by the International Accounting Standards Board. The UK extension adapts this to UK filing requirements. All constructive feedback on the taxonomies is very welcome. It should be directed to uktech@xbrl.org. For further information, please see the release notes published with the taxonomy files. Updated technical guidance on the use of the taxonomies will be published in the coming weeks.
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