How to calculate deferred tax with step-by-step example (IAS 12)
Deferred tax is not a new concept – however, it is the concept quite misunderstood by many. Well, first of all – deferred tax is NOT a tax to be paid. Instead, it is an accrual for tax, working similarly as any other accrual or…
Intro To Consolidation And Group Accounts – Which Method For Your Investment?
Last update: December 2024 Group accounting – what to do and how to start? The accounting method depends on the type of investment that an investor has. In this article, you will learn: What shall we do to start? IFRS Accounting Standards dealing with group…
IFRS 18 Management-Defined Performance Measures (with video and example)
What are management-defined performance measures, the new requirement in IFRS 18? The guidance in IFRS 18 related to MPMs is quite extensive, however, in my humble opinion, most “outside-financial statements” measures will not meet the definition of MPM in IFRS 18. As a result, no…
IAS 12 Income Taxes
Benjamin Franklin once wrote: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes“. Income tax is something that can hardly be avoided by a profit-making company. You might find filling-in the tax return a demanding task because everything must be…
Top 4 Changes in Profit or Loss Statement under IFRS 18 (with video)
The new standard IFRS 18 brought a few significant changes in the financial reporting, especially in profit or loss statement. Let’s examine the top four of them and illustrate them on simple examples. #1 New categories of income and expenses under IFRS 18 Under…
How to Prepare Statement of Changes in Equity under IFRS 18 (with excel and video)
As the new IFRS 18 has been adopted, it might bring a bit of turmoil to some accountants who might need to change the structure of their accounts to adjust to the new requirements. The good news is that the rules for the statement of…
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements: summary
IFRS 18 was issued in 2024 and is mandatorily applicable for the period starting on or after 1 January 2027, with earlier application permitted. However, please watch out because we need to apply IFRS 18 retrospectively, with the restatement of the comparative period. It means…
IFRS 9 Hedge accounting example: why and how to do it
Hedge accounting is an optional model for reporting the derivatives, yet it is not a free ride: there are conditions and admin work to do. So, if there is so much additional work related to hedge accounting, why even bother? Well, some people say that…
IFRS 17 Example: Initial Measurement of Insurance Contracts
Trying to make IFRS 17 complexity a bit easier, here’s the practical numerical solved example of initial measurement of insurance contracts, using the general model under IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts. Please see the following topics: The main principles of initial measurement under IFRS 17; Example…
IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts: Summary
IFRS 17 was issued in 2017 and is mandatorily applicable for the period starting on or after 1 January 2023. It replaced “temporary” standard IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts, which is no longer applicable. This summary splits the topics covered in IFRS 17 to the following…
