The XBRL Global Ledger Working Group has published a set of documents, the most recent being Frequently Asked Questions, on XBRL GL. They are useful documents for those interested in looking into XBRL GL.

XBRL Conferences

Registrations are now open for the 16th XBRL International Conference to be held at the Sheraton Wall Center in Vancouver. Check out the website at XBRL Conferences

SEC Speech: How Technology Can Improve Life for Investors (Christopher Cox; October 8, 2007)

In this speech, Chairman Cox explains the benefits of XBRL to investors. SEC Speech: How Technology Can Improve Life for Investors (Christopher Cox; October 8, 2007)

SEC creates unit to lead push for new data format | News | Regulatory News | Reuters

The SEC has announced the creation of an office called the Office of Interactive Disclosure, to be headed up by David Blazskowsky. It is the latest in a series of initiatives towards making XBRL mandatory. Chairman Cox has asked for feedback on whether XBRL should be made mandatory for all companies by Spring, 2008. SEC creates unit to lead push for new data format News Regulatory News Reuters