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Mr. Hoogervorst also serves as Vice-Chairman of the Technical Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and is a former Minister of Finance in the Netherlands.
Mr. Goldschmid is the Dwight Professor of Law at Columbia University, United States. He served as an SEC Commissioner between 2002 and 2005.
The advisory group will comprise of investors, regulators, preparers, auditors and other users of financial statements and will help to ensure that financial reporting issues arising from the crisis are considered in an internationally co-ordinated manner. Further details on the composition of the advisory group and scheduling of meetings will be announced shortly.
It is expected that the work of the advisory group will be completed within a four to six month period.
Recommendations from the advisory group will be jointly considered by the two boards. Any decisions to act upon the recommendations will be subject to appropriate and robust due process. In the interest of transparency, the advisory group will meet in public session with Webcasting facilities available to all interested parties.
Commenting on the appointments, Sir David Tweedie, chairman of the IASB, said:
I am delighted that two of the most respected figures in global financial regulation have agreed to lead this vitally important high-level advisory group. Their work, along with input from the financial crisis round tables now taking place will assist both boards in responding expeditiously to the global financial crisis.
Robert Herz, chairman of the FASB, said:
As we strive to bring a unified approach to global reporting issues arising from the financial crisis, it is welcome news to have the depth of experience and financial expertise these two experts will bring in an advisory role.
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