About the corporate reporting user forum (CRUF)

The CRUF was formed in 2005 as a discussion forum with the aim of helping its participants in their approach to the debate on current and future corporate reporting requirements. In particular, participants are keen to have a fuller input into the deliberations of the International Accounting Standards Board.

The CRUF is a discussion forum. Its participants take part in CRUF discussions and joint representations as individuals, not as representatives of their employer organisations. It does not seek to achieve consensus views, though at times its participants will agree to make joint representations to standard setters or to the media. The chairmanship of the CRUF rotates at each meeting and different individuals take leadership in discussions on different topics and in the initial drafting of representations.

CRUF participants include individuals from both buy and sell-side institutions, and from both equity and fixed income markets. The forum includes individuals with global or regional responsibilities and from around the world. The CRUF meets on a regular basis in both London and Frankfurt with facilities for remote participation. If you would be interested to find out more about participation, please contact

CRUF discussion forums

If you are interested in joining the forums, or would like more information about CRUF, please contact