News and Publications

IVSC begins article series on goodwill amortisation

The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has published the first article in a series looking into whether principles underlying business valuations are compatible with the concept of goodwill amortisation. The series aims at encouraging public discussion by exploring certain fundamental questions in this area to inform financial statement preparers, reviewers, and users, and aid the…

Evaluating the Finance Function

An effective finance function is integral to an organization's long-term success. Therefore, ensuring a fit-for-purpose finance function that meets the needs of an organization is crucially important.  This tool is designed for use by boards and management teams to support meaningful discussion on how the finance function progresses within the organization. It also helps identify…

Future-Fit Accountants: Roles for the Next Decade

The world is changing fast, and so are the roles of finance and accounting professionals. The nature of work performed by professional accountants and the nature of their contribution to organizations are rapidly evolving in response to significant business trends. This report identifies the roles that future-fit accountants in business can fulfill to remain integral…

IASB publishes “Investor Perspectives” article on proposed amendments to IFRS 17

The IASB has issued the latest issue of "Investor Perspectives." In this edition, IASB board member Nick Anderson discusses the new disclosures in the targeted amendments to IFRS 17.

We comment on seven IFRS Interpretations Committee tentative agenda decisions

We have published our comment letters on IFRS Interpretations Committee tentative agenda decisions related to IAS 1, IAS 7, IAS 41, IFRS 9, IFRS 15, and IFRS 16, as published in the June 2019 IFRIC Update.

AcSB panel discussion on IFRS 17 – recording and slides

On 18 July 2019, the Canadian standard-setter Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) hosted a panel discussion on IFRS 17 and the proposed amendments to the standard. Among the panelists was IASB member Darrel Scott.

IASB posts webinar on IFRS 9 after IFRS Interpretations Committee discussion

The IASB has posted to its website a webinar summarising the IFRS Interpretations Committee's recent discussions on how a company should present amounts in its statement of profit or loss if a credit-impaired financial asset is subsequently paid in full or no longer credit-impaired (cured).

EFRAG draft comment letter on proposed amendments to IFRS 17

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has issued a draft comment letter on the IASB exposure draft ED/2019/4 ‘Amendments to IFRS 17'.

IASB publishes proposed amendments to IAS 12

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has published an exposure draft 'Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction (Proposed amendments to IAS 12)' that aim at clarifying how companies account for deferred tax on leases and decommissioning obligations. Comments are requested by 14 November 2019.

ESMA issues statement on the application of IAS 12

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a public statement to help promote consistent application of IAS 12, ‘Income Taxes’.