IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
International Accounting Standard 28
Overview of IAS 28
- Issued: in 1989; re-issued in 2003 and 2011, followed by amendments
- Effective date: 1 January 2013
- What it does:
- It prescribes the accounting for investments in associates (in which an entity exercises significant influence).
- It specifies the application of equity method for accounting of investments in associates as well as investments in joint ventures.
- It provides guidance on how to identify significant influence.
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