FRC Chairman welcomes IASB appointment
News types: Response
Published: 12 October 2010
FRC PN 309
Responding to the appointment of Ian Mackintosh as Vice Chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), FRC Chairman Baroness Hogg said:
Responding to the appointment of Ian Mackintosh as Vice Chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), FRC Chairman Baroness Hogg said:
“I warmly congratulate Ian on his appointment. This is a critical time in the development of a single set of high quality global accounting standards and I know that Ian’s wealth of international experience will be of enormous value to the IASB.
“Ian has been an outstanding Chairman of the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) for the last six years. His commitment, drive and intellect will be sorely missed and we look forward to working with him and the IASB Chairman in their new roles”.
The FRC expects to appoint an interim ASB Chairman in the near future. A further announcement will be made in due course.
Notes to Editors
The Financial Reporting Council is the UK's independent regulator responsible for promoting high quality corporate governance and reporting to foster investment.
Document created under a former FRC operating body.