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XBRL US Events
Earn 10 CPE at XBRL US training workshop, XBRL Detailed Tagging, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, New York City
Join XBRL professionals from Deloitte, Ernst & Young, the FASB, KPMG, Merrill Corporation and PwC for this intensive, practical and interactive one-day workshop where you'll learn through presentations, case studies, hands-on group exercises and discussion groups. A high instructor: attendee ratio will ensure that attendees walk away with practical knowledge they can apply immediately to the XBRL process.
Learn more and register at http://xbrl.us/DFTworkshop. 
FREE XBRL and Financial Analysis Technology Conference, Wednesday, February 29, 2012, New York City featuring keynotes from SEC and CFA Institute, hosted by NYSSA and XBRL US
Join XBRL US and the New York Society of Securities Analysts (NYSSA) at this ½ day program on the use of new technology such as XBRL in analysis featuring keynote speakers from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the CFA Institute plus panel sessions on alternative research data, corporate reporting to stakeholders, analytical tools and a discussion and presentation of final winner to the XBRL Challenge, a contest to develop open source analytical tools. The program runs from 3pm to 6:30, followed by a networking cocktail reception until 8pm.
Learn more and register at http://xbrl.us/NYSSAtechconf
FREE XBRL US webinar, Avoid Common Errors, Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3PM ET
This program will cover errors identified in filings to date, ways to resolve them, levels of validation. Find out how you can check your XBRL documents for errors and learn about current industry practice.
Get details and register for this free educational session http://xbrl.us/avoiderrors
XBRL News
The Financial Accounting Standards Board Announces Availability of the 2012 Release of the US GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy
SEC Announces XBRL Fellowship Opportunities in Washington, DC
The SEC has invited qualified software developers to apply for an XBRL Fellowship. The fellowship is in the Division of Risk, Strategy and Financial Innovation (RSFI) Office of Interactive Data (OID) and the position will be tasked with compliance with XBRL rules, rule writing support, data analysis and special projects. Candidates should have strong software development skills, direct experience with XBRL enabled software and deep understanding of XML, ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, with a collaborative outlook, and exposure to SEC EDGAR Filing Manual and SEC Rendering Engine processing (see http://xbrl.sec.gov).
For more information, go to: http://www.sec.gov/divisions/riskfin/rfemployment.shtml
SEC Announces New Accounting Position in the Office Of Interactive Data for Senior Staff Accountant
This two-year Senior Staff Accountant position requires experience with XML-based structured languages, such as XBRL, as well as SEC reporting and disclosure requirements. The individual chosen will work on a number of interactive data-related initiatives. The posting will be open through Tuesday, February 7.
Read the posting at: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/306246800
About XBRL US Membership
Welcome and thanks to our newest members: WebFilings, Datatracks, and Suffolk University.
Our members are committed to engaging and collaborating with other members, contributing to the standard through involvement of their teams, and striving to build awareness and educate the market. Members of XBRL US represent the full range of the business reporting supply chain.
Find out more about the benefits of membership and how to become involved by visiting http://xbrl.us/membership.
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