In June 2010, the Commonwealth Government and the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) announced a number of reforms to financial reporting in an attempt to simplifying the financial reporting process.
But have these changes achieved this simplification? In 2011, we surveyed those affected most by the changes - preparers of financial statements as well as their users - to find out.
JUMEX survey
This survey examines the views of junior mining and exploration companies in Australia, and was completed in July 2011, prior to the announcement of the Gillard Government's Carbon Scheme. The results reveal a buoyant outlook for the JUMEX community, even though there is still much volatility in their environment.
To view the 2009 version of this research, please click on the link below.
Annually, we review Corporate Governance disclosures of ASX listed companies. In prior years we have focused on the ASX300, but in 2011 have extended our review to include all companies in the ASX500.
To view past issues of our Corporate Governance Reporting Review, please click on the links below.
This survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) examines the thoughts and attitudes of business executives globally towards innovation. The findings of this survey have been combined with insight from Grant Thornton specialists from around the world.
This survey canvasses the views of business owners from 26 countries.