Research

Research is original and planned investigation undertaken with the prospect of gaining new scientific or technical knowledge and understanding.         IFRS terms or definitions come from the Official Journal of the European Union (© European Union, https://eur-lex.europa.eu). Individual jurisdictions around the world may require or permit the use of (locally authorised and/or … Read more

Designated hedged items – best complete IFRS 9 read

Topics hide Designated hedged items Definition of hedged item Risk components of non-financial items Hedging groups of net positions Hedging layers of a group Aggregated exposures Designated hedged items This narrative provides an overview of the eligible hedged items that are permitted in IFRS 9. Definition of hedged item Under IFRS 9, a hedged item … Read more

Designated hedging instruments

Topics hide Designated hedging instruments Derivative financial instruments – Non-derivative financial instruments measured at fair value through P&L Embedded derivatives Purchased options Forward contracts Accounting for currency basis spreads Designated hedging instruments Most derivative financial instruments can be designated as hedging instruments, provided they are entered into with an external party. Intra-group derivatives or other … Read more

Fair Value Hedges

Fair Value Hedges In short – A fair value hedge is a hedge of the exposure to changes in fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment, or components of any such item, that is attributable to a particular risk and could affect profit or loss. Fair value hedges recognize … Read more

Cash Flow Hedges in IFRS 9

Topics hide Cash Flow Hedges Example of a Cash Flow Hedge Case – Accounting for a Cash Flow Hedge (Setting up the Cash flow hedge reserve) Example of the Accounting for a Cash Flow Hedge of a Forecast Transaction Resulting in the Recognition of a Non-financial Asset Example of the Accounting for a Cash Flow … Read more

Current tax

Current tax is the amount of income taxes payable (recoverable) in respect of the taxable profit (tax loss) for a period.         IFRS terms or definitions come from the Official Journal of the European Union (© European Union, https://eur-lex.europa.eu). Individual jurisdictions around the world may require or permit the use of (locally … Read more

Deferred tax and business combinations in IAS 12

Topics hide Deferred tax and business combinations Deferred tax and consolidated accounts Intangible assets arising on a business combination Whose tax rate should be applied to fair value adjustments arising in a business combination? Can the recognition of deferred tax on intangibles create goodwill which is immediately impaired? Was a fair price paid? Is the … Read more

Allocating deferred tax charge

Topics hide Allocating deferred tax charge or credit Step 1 – Recognition of deferred tax in OCI or equity Examples of items recognised in OCI Case – Purchase of an equity investment Examples of items recognised directly in equity Deferred tax on equity-settled share-based payments Measurement of deferred tax Component in which to recognise deferred … Read more

The manner of tax recovery properly using IAS 12

Topics hide The manner of tax recovery and the blended tax rate Method of recovery of an asset Dual intention assets Methodology for calculating deferred tax on dual intention assets Integrating initial recognition exemptions into the calculation Case – Building – Blended measurement method Case – Asset intention changes – Blended measurement method The manner … Read more