Novaworks Weblog - XBRL

SEC Issues Guidance on Misuse of Tagging Elements in BDCs’ Statements of Operations

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:30:00 -0400

On August 27th, the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) completed an assessment of the tagging in Business Development Companies’ (BDCs’) consolidated statements of operations in Forms 10-K for fiscal year 2025. In conducting this assessment, staff noted several recurring issues in the way certain income and expense line items were tagged, indicating that many filers continue to apply elements that do not align with the structure of BDC financial statements. Continue reading "SEC Issues Guidance on Misuse of Tagging Elements in BDCs’ Statements of Operations"

SEC Proposes New Regulation Crypto Assets, Solicits Comment

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:45:00 -0400

On August 18th, the SEC proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, an original framework that details how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets, trading platforms, and brokers. The rulemaking is being proposed as crypto markets continue to expand rapidly, often developing ahead of clear regulatory expectations. The SEC seeks to provide market participants with a clearer understanding of how long‑established securities principles apply and how they improve compliance-related confidence through a more structured approach. Continue reading "SEC Proposes New Regulation Crypto Assets, Solicits Comment"

SEC Provides Preview of September 2026 EDGAR Release 26.3

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:15:00 -0400

On August 14th, the EDGAR Business Office issued a preview of the upcoming updates to the EDGAR system capabilities, technical specifications, and the draft EDGAR Filer Manual prior to the approaching EDGAR software release. The release is currently scheduled for September 14, 2026, and filers may review and test the expected EDGAR system changes in the EDGAR Beta Environment beginning August 31, 2026. Continue reading "SEC Provides Preview of September 2026 EDGAR Release 26.3"

XBRL US Opens Registration for GovFin 2026: A Changing Climate for Municipal Disclosures

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:45:00 -0400

XBRL US is hosting a one-day conference to discuss how high‑quality, consistent, and timely data helps municipal leaders respond to economic and regulatory change, improve public‑service delivery, and make informed budget decisions. The conference will take place Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and registration for the virtual event is required.

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FASB Publishes 2026 Investor Outreach Report

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:45:00 -0400

On August 6th, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued its 2026 Investor Outreach Report, which is now available through the FASB’s Investor Web Portal. The report details how investor feedback shapes standard‑setting priorities, informs potential improvements to GAAP, and supports the work of the Investor Advisory Committee. The report summarizes the more than 2,475 investor interactions the FASB has conducted since 2021 across a wide range of market participants. Continue reading "FASB Publishes 2026 Investor Outreach Report"

FASB Releases GAAP Taxonomy Improvements for FSLDs, Requests Feedback

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

On July 20th, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) staff issued a proposed Taxonomy Implementation Guide to provide filers with a simple and consistent way to use Financial Statement Location Dimensions (FSLDs) to help companies correctly tag amounts that appear across multiple financial‑statement captions, reducing confusion and improving consistency in XBRL filings. Continue reading "FASB Releases GAAP Taxonomy Improvements for FSLDs, Requests Feedback"

FASB Publishes Investment Companies Implementation Guide, Solicits Feedback

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:45:00 -0400

On July 9th, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) staff released its investment companies implementation guide, which is designed to show how the GAAP Taxonomy models financial reporting for entities that would be considered investment companies in accordance with GAAP or SEC rules. Although the publication is not authoritative, it is intended to help preparers be consistent when applying taxonomy elements, reduce tagging errors in XBRL filings, and help filers understand how the taxonomy reflects the unique structure of investment company financial statements. Continue reading "FASB Publishes Investment Companies Implementation Guide, Solicits Feedback"

XBRL International Announces First Regulatory Playbook

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:45:00 -0400

XBRL International recently released its first Regulatory Playbook, a publication intended to help regulators build the skills needed to run digital reporting projects, including sustainability reporting. The playbook addresses policy design, stakeholder engagement, and the technical basics of XBRL. By using lessons and observations from global implementations, the resource would help teams rely on proven methods and avoid common errors. Continue reading "XBRL International Announces First Regulatory Playbook"

XBRL US to Discuss the SEC’s Quarterly versus Semiannual Rule Proposal

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0400

XBRL US will host a webinar to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of quarterly versus semiannual reporting, and the implications of the SEC’s Semiannual Reporting rule proposal. The webinar will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, and will begin at 3:00 p.m. Eastern.
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XBRL US, CRAFT Highlight Recent AI and Structured Data Forum

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400

In May 2026, the AI and Structured Data Forum, hosted by XBRL US and Center for Research toward Advancing Financial Technologies (CRAFT) at Stevens Institute of Technology, gathered industry leaders from the financial, regulatory, academic, and technology industries to discuss how AI and structured data are reshaping and modernizing financial reporting, auditing, and digital markets. The discussions steered clear of the hype around AI, centering on its practical aspects and offering a grounded assessment of its current capabilities. Continue reading "XBRL US, CRAFT Highlight Recent AI and Structured Data Forum"

XBRL US to Discuss How Structured Data Powers Next-Generation Financial Analysis

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

XBRL US will host a webinar on how worldwide expansion of XBRL‑tagged data is helping create new tools driven by structured, machine-readable datasets that make financial analysis faster and easier. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, and will begin at 3:00 p.m. Eastern.
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New FERC Final Rule “Filing Process and Data Collection for the Electric Quarterly Report”

nospam@example.com (The Novaworks Team) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:39:00 -0400

The FERC issued a new final rule on March 19, 2026 to update the filing process and data collection for the Electric Quarterly Report (EQR). Changes are designed to update data collection, improve data quality, increase market transparency, decrease costs, and streamline compliance for future changes.

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Reminder: IFRS Accounting Taxonomy 2025 Remains Current for 2026 Reporting

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:37:00 -0400

In February 2026, the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS) announced that the IFRS Accounting Taxonomy 2025 would remain current for the 2026 reporting period as there have been no updates to the technology or content. Stakeholders should continue to use the IFRS Accounting Taxonomy 2025 when tagging financial information, in accordance with local jurisdictional filing requirements. Continue reading "Reminder: IFRS Accounting Taxonomy 2025 Remains Current for 2026 Reporting"

XBRL US, Pro Groups to Host Webinar on Accounting, AI, and Automation

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:00 -0400

XBRL US and Pro Groups jointly will host a free webinar to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world of corporate accounting on Tuesday, May 5, 2025, beginning at 3:00 p.m. (ET). The event is free, but registration is required. Continue reading "XBRL US, Pro Groups to Host Webinar on Accounting, AI, and Automation"

XBRL US, CRAFT Announce Conference on Maximizing AI and Structured Data Performance

nospam@example.com (LeAnn Dey) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

XBRL US and the Center for Research toward Advancing Financial Technologies (CRAFT) jointly will host an in-person conference to discuss how structured, standardized data improves the performance of large language models. The one-day event takes place Friday, May 15, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. Continue reading " XBRL US, CRAFT Announce Conference on Maximizing AI and Structured Data Performance"