1. INTRO TO STANDARDS Flashcards
Responsible for the development of international accounting and financial reporting standard?
International Accounting Standard Setting Body
They are responsible for the governance and oversight of the IFRS Foundation, the IASB and ISSB
IFRS Foundation Trustees
A group of capital market authorities and provides formal link between the Trustees and public authorities in order to enhance public accountability
IFRS Monitoring Board
They are responsible for the governance and oversight of the IFRS Foundation
IFRS Foundation Trustees
(Governance, Strategy, and Oversight)
It is an independent, private sector body that develops and approves IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
ISSB - Technical
It provides advice and counsel to the Trustees and the Board
IFRS Advisory Counsil
What are the basic steps in developing an accounting standard?
- Agenda Consultation
- Research Program
- Standard Setting Program
- Maintenance Program
The IASB is required to undertake a public consultations on its work program every five years by way of a public Request for Information.
Agenda Consultation
To analyze possible financial reporting problems by collecting evidence on the nature and extent of the perceived shortcoming and assessing potential ways to improve financial reporting or to remedy a deficiency.
Research Program-Main Purpose
Discussion Paper and Research Paper. It is a comprehensive review of the issue, possible approaches to address the issuee
Research Program - Main Output
If the Board decides to amend standard or issue a new one, the board will review the discussion paper and published an exposure draft for public consultation.
Standard Setting Program
The process includes consulting on the implementation of a new or amended Standard to identify any implementation problems that may need to addressed
Maintenance Program
What are the mandatory parts of an Accounting Standards?
- The principles and the related application guidance
- The defined terms
- The effective date and transaction paragraphs
a) Table of contents
b) Introduction
c) Basis of conclusion
d) Dissenting opinions
What are the different accounting standards adopted in the Philippines?
- PFRS = IFRS
- PAS = IAS
- Philippine Interpretation = IFRIC
Interpretative Body
IFRS Interpretations Committee