What is XBRL?

XBRL is a language for the electronic communication of business and financial data which is revolutionising business reporting around the world.  It provides major benefits in the preparation, analysis and communication of business information.  It offers cost savings, greater efficiency and improved accuracy and reliability to all those involved in supplying or using financial data.  It is an open standard, free of licence fees, being developed by a non-profit making international consortium.  Other pages on this web site provide detailed information on XBRL, its technical features and its business opportunities.