Category: iXBRL

On February 2, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission implemented EDGAR Release 26.0.1, introducing targeted updates across the EDGAR Filing Website, Online Forms Management Website, Filer Management Website, and related APIs. While this SEC EDGAR update is not a major system overhaul, it includes important refinements to submission notifications and changes to certain filing […]

If your SEC submission includes filing fees, your process just gained a new, non‑negotiable step. Beginning July 31, 2025, the Inline XBRL fee tagging exhibit, EX‑FILING FEES, is required for all filers, including operating companies with fee‑bearing registrations and certain investment companies using Forms N‑2 and N‑14. It’s part of the SEC’s push to make […]

The landscape of financial reporting is undergoing a fundamental transformation. With the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) mandating the use of Inline XBRL (iXBRL) for most filings, businesses must transition from traditional XBRL filing practices or risk falling out of compliance. This shift is more than a formatting tweak — it’s a structural change […]

Now is the time to enroll in EDGAR Next! The SEC’s new EDGAR platform, EDGAR Next is now live. All current/existing SEC filers must enroll in the new system prior to September 12, 2025. If you don’t enroll during the enrollment window, you will need to reapply for EDGAR access with a signed and notarized […]

Inline XBRL (iXBRL) is an updated SEC rule to the existing eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) SEC filing requirement that allows easier machine and human readability of public company’s financial data. What are iXBRL Filings? iXBRL filings involve integrating eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) tags directly into HTML documents. This allows one document to serve […]

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, ensuring transparency and accessibility of financial data is paramount. Recognizing this need, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a pivotal change: mandating the use of Inline XBRL (iXBRL) for financial filings. This shift is designed to improve the clarity, efficiency, and utility of financial data, benefiting stakeholders […]

Interactive eXtensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL) is a format that has revolutionized financial reporting and analysis. iXBRL tags, integral to this format, are responsible for rendering financial data machine-readable, providing context for values in financial statements and making interactive data a reality. Interactive XBRL has become particularly essential for companies making SEC filings, as these […]

Managing regulatory filings for a public company is a task requiring meticulous attention to detail, understanding of regulatory requirements, and timely execution. It involves keeping track of numerous deadlines, forms, and changes in SEC regulations. This is where an SEC filing agent comes in. SEC filing agents are professionals who specialize in assisting public companies […]

The world of financial data reporting and analysis is undergoing a revolutionary change, thanks to the arrival of Inline XBRL, or iXBRL. This standardized language for electronic communication of business and financial data is reshaping how companies, governments, and other organizations record, store, and transmit their financial information. Companies listed on stock exchanges throughout the […]

In December of 2022, President Biden signed H.R. 7776 into law. Titled the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, the act includes TITLE LVIII, the Financial Data Transparency Act, usually shortened to FDTA. The FDTA requires member agencies of the U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council to follow strict data standards. […]

It is important for all companies to make sure they are in compliance with SEC rules and regulations, and this includes iXBRL filings. Companies that are not in compliance with iXBRL filings run the risk of facing fines and sanctions from the SEC. What exactly are iXBRL filings, and when are they required? Take a […]

On March 20, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published final rule amendments to the FAST Act, increasing the requirements and scope of the SEC’s new version of Inline XBRL (iXBRL) starting in July of 2019. Although there are many benefits in the amendments including measures for reduced disclosure, the additional iXBRL requirements will […]

After much speculation, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released the long-awaited proposal requiring public companies based in the United States to utilize Inline XBRL (iXBRL) when submitting their financial statements and other public documents. So what do you need to know about this proposal? 1. How iXBRL works:  Inline XBRL is an updated […]