Robin Darbyshire

Robin Darbyshire is an independent consultant, who has worked on the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards at central banks on behalf of the International Monetary Fund. He was previously responsible for the accounts of the Bank of England and was a member of the committee that drafted the original accounting rules for the Eurosystem central banks.

Articles by Robin Darbyshire

Financial reporting

The implications of IFRS 18 for central banks

The new accounting rule on presentation and disclosure in financial statements may require changes in reporting practices and systems, complicating consistency and materiality considerations

21 Apr 2025

Accountability

Accounting for banknotes

Three leading experts on central bank finances debate the appropriate treatment of currency

06 Jan 2025

Governance

IFRS 9 deadline looms

The successful implementation of new accounting rules for financial instruments requires urgent attention and leadership from frontline departments. It should not be left solely to the accountants

10 Oct 2016

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