What does Kroeker’s appointment mean for IFRS?

On Tuesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission appointed James L. Kroeker the permanent chief accountant at the agency. Many in the industry thought SEC’s Mary Schapiro would select someone with a little more resistance to IFRS. How will the industry respond to a big four Chief Accountant? And most importantly, what does Kroeker’s appointment mean for the timelines surrounding IFRS adoption?

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James L. Kroeker becomes SEC's permanent cheif accountant

The Wall Street Journal stated that James L. Kroeker will become the permanent chief accountant for the Securities and Exchange Commission. He has been serving as the chief accountant since January. He will be overseeing accounting interpretations, professional practice issues and international accounting matters.

How do you think Kroeker's new position will affect the United States and it's adoption of IFRS?