The future start tag for all integrated reports?

December 31st, 2011 by Stewart McKie - Executive Advisor

In my roundup of the XBRL news of 2011 (coming soon), I mention the Integrated Reporting (IR) movement, which has been discussed in this blog over the years. The IR’s discussion document Towards Integrated Reporting: Communicating Value in the 21st Century is well worth a read and also some thought in response to the questions it helpfully poses within the text. But what interests me more is their new logo <IR>, which looks to me like an XBRL tag – something that we should not regard as a coincidence.

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Webinar Replay Available: Taking Back Control of Financial Reporting, An Inside Look with Cardtronics

December 22nd, 2011 by Rivet Software

Cardtronics shares their experience with selecting, implementing, and utilizing Rivet Software’s Crossfire Controller. Hear all that they have to say, including the challenges that they faced during the process, what it’s like to work with Rivet, and how the Crossfire Controller software is living up to their expectations.


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Learn more about Crossfire Controller in our next live software demonstration webinar:

Crossfire Controller – Take Control of Your External Financial Reporting
Thursday, January 12, 1:00pm-1:45pm ET – Register for webinar »




Comments on SEC Staff Observations

December 15th, 2011 by Phil Mennona, CPA - Senior XBRL Compliance Manager

Phil Mennona, CPA comments on Staff Observations from the Review of Interactive Data Financial Statements, published December 13, 2011.


Filers should take a moment to review the new SEC Staff Observations.  Most of these observations reemphasize areas discussed in previous Staff Observations, including Rendering, Negative Values, Extended Elements, and Completeness of Tagging.  It should be noted that since the SEC has included many of these same items in previous Staff Observations, it is likely indicative that the SEC is still continuing to see these issues in XBRL filings.  Accordingly, filers should review these Staff Observations to help them avoid common issues cited by the SEC.  Read the rest of this entry »




Webinar Annoucement: Taking Back Control of Financial Reporting – An Inside Look with Cardtronics (NASDAQ: CATM)

December 8th, 2011 by Rivet Software

When Cardtronics set out to find an XBRL financial reporting solution, their goals were clear, they needed to find a solution that would allow them to:

  • Create accurate reports with little to no manual intervention
  • Update data throughout all documents automatically
  • Create one source for all external financial reporting needs and
  • Have confidence that the Cardtronics team would be empowered with the training needed to ensure a successful filing.

After evaluating a number of solutions, Cardtronics chose Rivet’s Crossfire Controller. The results include a successful first XBRL filing submitted on the same day as their press release and 10-Q, just one month after implementing Crossfire Controller. Learn firsthand about Cardtronics’ experience:

  • Implementing a self-service XBRL preparation model
  • Training their internal team on how to use Crossfire Controller, XBRL tagging, and best practices
  • Integrating Crossfire Controller into their existing systems and processes

This webinar will consist of a 20 minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of live Q&A.

Presented by:

Special Guest Mitzie Pierce
Director of External Reporting, Cardtronics

Christy Rohrs, CPA
Director of Education Services, Rivet Software

Thursday, December 15, 1:00pm-1:30pm ET – Register for webinar »