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IAS 36 - Scope and structure of IAS 36

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

This article looks at the scope of the impairment review (ie the types of assets that are included) and how it is structured (ie the level at which assets are reviewed).

IAS 36 - If and when to undertake an impairment review

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

This article explains if and when a detailed impairment test as set out in IAS 36 is required.

IAS 36 - Overview of the Standard

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

This article provides an ‘at a glance’ overview of IAS 36’s main requirements and outlines the major steps in applying those requirements.

SFRS update for Q1 2021

IFRS

This newsletter includes recent changes to SFRS that were issued by ASC in 2020. This publication provides an overview of upcoming changes, explaining the relevant amendments together with effective dates.

COVID-19 accounting considerations for CFOs

IFRS

As a response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Singapore government has implemented measures through various to help businesses with their cash flows and help the Singapore economy recover. This article discusses key considerations to determine the appropriate accounting treatment for the various schemes announced by the Government.

Events after the reporting period

IFRS

If the widespread impact of COVID-19 began during the entity’s reporting period, the impact will be reflected in its financial statements for that period. However, to the extent that the widespread impact of COVID-19 occurred during the entity’s ‘subsequent events period’ (ie the period between the end of the reporting period and the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue), management must determine how material developments after the year-end should be reflected in the entity’s financial statements for the period under audit or review.

COVID 19: Accounting for lease modifications

IFRS

The COVID-19 pandemic is requiring those responsible for the preparation of financial statements to reconsider whether assumptions and assessments previously made are still valid and appropriate which in turn is creating an additional burden on entities all over the world. In particular, IFRS 16 has become an area of focus for entities and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The IASB has therefore added a practical expedient to provide relief for lessees from lease modification accounting for rent concessions related to COVID-19. We explain the current accounting requirements, the practical expedient and how to apply it.

FRS 116 Alert

IFRS

This article covers the recent amendments to FRS 116 to provide practical expedients for lessees to account for rent concessions during the COVID-19 pandemic and certain GST related matters.

Navigating the changes to IFRS 2020

IFRS

Every year the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) change. New Standards, Interpretations and Amendments are published that will affect companies’ future financial reporting. Our publication, Navigating the Changes to International Reporting Standards, is designed to give Chief Financial Officers a high-level awareness of these recent changes to IFRS.

IASB proposes major changes to the primary statements and notes

IFRS Alert

IFRS Alert - IASB proposes major changes to the primary statements and notes

Navigating the Changes to SFRS

IFRS

The publication is designed to give Chief Financial Officers a high-level awareness of recent changes that will affect companies’ future financial reporting. It covers both new Standards and Interpretations that have been issued and amendments made to existing ones, giving brief descriptions of each.

Get ready for FRS 109 - the impairment requirements

IFRS

This is the second in a series of publications designed to get you ready for FRS 109. In this issue, we bring you up to speed with the Standard’s new expected credit loss impairment model.