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Transactions in foreign currencies are sometimes a nightmare. Obviously, we are trading with each other, our own currencies are different and foreign exchange rates are jumping up and down constantly. We are all aware of basic rules with regard to selection of appropriate exchange rate to apply. If you would like to refresh a bit, … Read more
Hedge accounting has a reputation as being one of the most difficult areas for people to get to grips with, which is a shame because it is a very useful accounting “technology”. You can find several articles related to basics of hedge accounting in line with the current rules, for example about differences between fair … Read more
IFRS 15 Contracts with Customers introduced a huge change and a very difficult challenge for almost every single company. After I wrote a couple of articles about IFRS 15 here and here, and after I discussed with some of my friends CFOs or auditors, there are two types of reactions: Either people feel that this … Read more
I bet every single company needed to change something in its accounting records and financial statements. Often, the change is very small, so you just don’t worry about it and make correction on the go. But sometimes, the change can impact companies quite hard. For example: You are adopting new IFRS. You forgot to revalue … Read more
If you work for a bank or any other financial institution, then you are very well aware of the fact that IFRS is a little bit different there. OK, not quite like that: IFRS is still the same, just the way how you use it is a bit different. Why is it so? Unlike product-based … Read more
Today’s article is totally different from any other post on this website. Why? I was invited to participate in an International IFRS Conference in Hyderabad, India on March 14-15 2015 and here, I’d like to share my own impressions and experiences from the touch with India’s professionals, professors, teachers, research scholars, practitioners, students and of … Read more
I often talk with many professionals about a practical application of IFRS and the topic of long-term tangible asset is very frequent. To my surprise I found out that a lot of them believed that with regard to accounting for property, plant and equipment (especially real estate of various kinds), there is just 1 standard … Read more
Have you ever heard a joke about two accountants applying for a job? During their interview, they were given a task to calculate a net profit figure based on available data. After some while, interviewer asked them a question: “What result did you get? What is the net profit of this company?” The first accountant … Read more
Should you capitalize or not? When it comes to determining the cost of your assets, most standards ask to include all directly attributable items. What about interest and other borrowing costs? Did you know that if you have 10 dollars in your pocket and no debt, then you are wealthier than 25% of all Americans? … Read more
Today, let’s be practical. A couple of weeks ago, I published an article about IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets. I received a lot of questions from you, so here I try to give you my answers to the issues that popped out the most frequently. If there’s any issue you face, share … Read more