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Lab insight report: Towards Clear & Concise Reporting, 2014

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Summary

The 2013 reporting cycle brought significant change for UK companies. Companies now have an opportunity to make their accounts clearer and more concise, with some companies having already taken action in this direction. This insight report is based on observations that the Financial Reporting Lab (Lab) made during a review of 2013 year end reporting. It highlights progress made by companies towards clearer and more concise reporting and provides ideas on the process of change.

Source
Issuer

United Kingdom

Year

2014

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Financial Reporting Council (FRC) (Financial Regulator)

Instrument type

Report

Disclosure instrument

Yes

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Text analysis

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    • E focus: oil spill, water, environment
    • S focus: human rights, diversity
    • G focus: financial reporting, audit
    • Finance, Management, Manufacturing, Mining, Professional services, Transportation