SIC 32 concludes that a WEBSITE developed by an entity using internal expenditure, whether for ‘internal or external access’, is an internally generated intangible asset as per IAS 38. SIC 32 Website Costs 1. Issue When ‘accounting for internal expenditure‘ on the development and operation of the entity’s own website for … Read More
IAS 38 STATES the ‘accounting criteria‘ for intangible assets, which are non-monetary assets that are without physical substance and identifiable (EITHER being separable or arising from contractual or other legal rights). IAS 38 – Intangible Assets An Intangible Asset is (a) Identifiable; (b) Non-Monetary Asset; AND (c) Without Physical Substance An … Read More
IAS 23 requires that borrowing costs DIRECTLY attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a ‘Qualifying Asset’ (one that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale) are included in the cost of the asset. Other borrowing costs are RECOGNIZED as … Read More
IAS 20 PRESCRIBES the ‘accounting‘ for and ‘disclosure‘ of government grants and other forms of government assistance. IAS 20 – Key Terms 1. Government Grant Assistance by the government in the form of transfer of resources to the entity in return for past or future compliance with certain conditions relating … Read More
Diluted Earnings Per Share (diluted EPS) CALCULATES a company’s earnings per share if all convertible securities were converted. Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) Diluted EPS INCLUDES dilutive potential ordinary shares (such as options and convertible instruments) on fulfillment of certain criteria. Except for Basic EPS, an entity should also DISCLOSE diluted EPS. Diluted … Read More
Basic Earnings Per Share as per IAS 33 PRESCRIBES the principles for the determination and presentation of Basic EPS among other considerations to IMPROVE comparison over time and between different companies. Basic Earnings Per Share – What is Basic EPS? Basic EPS is the ‘Monetary Value‘ of earnings per outstanding … Read More
IFRIC 14 interprets the LIMIT on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction. IFRIC 14 Effective Date An entity shall apply this Interpretation for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2008. Earlier application is ‘PERMITTED’. IFRIC 14 – Scope This Interpretation applies to all post‑employment … Read More
The ‘OBJECTIVE‘ of IAS 19 is to prescribe the accounting and disclosure for employee benefits. IAS 19 requires an entity to RECOGNIZE: IAS 19 Effective Date An entity shall apply this Standard for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. Earlier application is ‘PERMITTED’. If an entity applies this … Read More
IFRIC 1 applies to changes in the MEASUREMENT of any existing ‘decommissioning, restoration or similar liability‘ that is both: IFRIC 1 Effective Date An entity shall apply this Interpretation for annual periods beginning on or after 1 September 2004. Earlier application is ‘ENCOURAGED’. If an entity applies the Interpretation for … Read More
IFRIC 19 STATES that the De-Recognition of ‘financial liabilities‘ takes place when it is extinguished i.e. when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or canceled or expired. IFRIC 19 Effective Date An entity shall apply this Interpretation (IFRIC) for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2010. Earlier … Read More