SEC Interactive Data Conference Call - Fat Pitch Financials

The SEC just had a conference call with a group of bloggers about XBRL. There were a lot of interesting and revealing questions and answers, dealing with how XBRL data might be used, and how the SEC might make it available. There is a demand out there, that much is clear. Here's a summary of the call: SEC Interactive Data Conference Call - Fat Pitch Financials

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice: April 21, 2008

The SEC has called an open meeting under the Sunshine Act to discuss a proposal to require filings with the Commission in XBRL format. The notice is at this URL: Sunshine Act Meeting Notice: April 21, 2008

SEC Speech: Remarks Before the ABA Section of Business Law Committee on Federal Regulation of Securities; Dallas, Texas: April 12, 2008

Today the Securities and Exchange Commission published a speech given on April 12th by Brian G. Cartwright, SEC General Counsel. Mr. Cartwright spoke about the advantages allowed to the financial services industry by recent improvements in technology, specifically touching on XBRL and the uses of interactive data. He also offered some explanation on the structure of XBRL and the creation of the new U.S. GAAP taxonomy. Mr. Cartwright concluded his remarks by noting the expanding use and acceptance of XBRL worldwide. (Quoted from XII)

You can view the speech here, or read it attached below:
SEC Speech: Remarks Before the ABA Section of Business Law Committee on Federal Regulation of Securities; Dallas, Texas: April 12, 2008

The Future of Corporate ReportingXBRL Breakfast Event in Toronto | Compliance & Regulatory Industry Events

Bowne will be running an event on May 13th in Toronto featuring Rob Blake of Bowne, Cameron McInnis of the OSC and CSA and Wasim Thaha, Chair of XBRL Canada. See the details at: The Future of Corporate Reporting<br>XBRL Breakfast Event in Toronto Compliance & Regulatory Industry Events

The Future of Corporate ReportingXBRL Breakfast Event in Montreal | Compliance & Regulatory Industry Events

Bowne & Co will be putting on a seminar in Montreal on May 14th to focus on the use of XBRL in financial Reporting. Speakers will include Rob Blake of Bowne, Benoit Crowe of the Autorité des marchés financiers and Wasim Thaha of XBRL Canada. See the details at: The Future of Corporate Reporting<br>XBRL Breakfast Event in Montreal Compliance & Regulatory Industry Events

RR Donnelley and Edgar Online have put up a website - Try XBRL - that provides complimentary access to over 12000 US filers. It is definitely worth some time browsing and testing. The site allows users to see first hand the actual and potential benefits of XBRL. Try XBRL