PAS 8 and 10 Flashcards
Introduction of PAS 8
PAS 8 prescribes the criteria for selecting, applying, and changing accounting policies and the accounting and disclosure of changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and correction of prior period errors
enhance relevance, reliability and comparability of FS
Specific principles, bases, conventions, rules and practices applied by an entity in preparing and presenting financial statements (PAS 8.5)
Accounting Policies
Hierarchy of Reporting Standards
- PFRSs
- Judgment
When making judgment, management shall consider:
a. Requirements in other PFRSs dealing with similar transactions
b. Conceptual Framework
When making the judgment, management may consider:
a. Pronouncements issued by other standard-setting bodies
b. Other accounting literature and industry practices
In the absence of a PFRS that specifically deals with transaction,
management uses its judgment in developing and applying an accounting policy that results in information that is relevant and reliable, while considering the applicability of the references listed above
This assist entities in applying their requirements and states whether it is an integral part of the PFRSs. Integral part of the PFRSs is mandatory.
Guidance
PAS 8 permits a change in accounting policy if the change:
a.is required by a PFRSs
b. results in reliable and more relevant information
Change from FIFO to the Weighted Average cost formula for inventories
Change in Accounting Policy
Change from the cost model to the fair value model of measuring investment property
Change in Accounting Policy
Change from the cost model to the revaluation model of measuring property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets
Change in Accounting Policy
Change in business model for classifying financial assets
Change in Accounting Policy
Change in the method of recognizing revenue from long-term construction contracts
Change in Accounting Policy
Change to a new policy resulting from the requirement of a new PFRS
Change in Accounting Policy
Change in financial reporting framework such as from PFRS for SMEs to full PFRSs
Change in Accounting Policy
The application of ____ for transactions, other events or conditions that differ in substance from those previously occurring
NOT Change in Accounting Policy
Application of a new ___ for transactions, events or conditions that did not occur previously or were immaterial
NOT Change in Accounting Policy
Order of Priority for Changes in Accounting Policies
- Transitional provision in a PFRS, if any
- Retrospective application, in the absence of a transitional provision
- Prospective application, if retrospective application is impracticable
Order of Priority for Changes in Accounting Policies
- Transitional provision in a PFRS, if any
- Retrospective application, in the absence of a transitional provision
- Prospective application, if retrospective application is impracticable
If entity changes an accounting policy, it shall refer first to ____
transitional provision that specifically deals with that accounting policy
If there is no transitional provision, entity shall use ____
retrospective application
If retrospective application is impracticable
prospective application
Adjusting the opening balance of each affected component of equity (retained earnings) for earliest prior period presented as if the new accounting policy had always been applied
Retrospective Application
Cannot be done after making every reasonable effort to do so
Impracticable
Prior period effects cannot be determined or requires significant estimates and assumptions to when the prior fs were prepared, and these are impossible to determine in the current period
Retrospective treatment is impracticable
Voluntary change in accounting policy is accounted by ___
retrospective application
Early application of a PFRS is ___
not a voluntary change in accounting policy
Necessary in order to provide relevant information
Use of reasonable estimates
Essential part of financial reporting and do not undermine the reliability of financial reports
Estimates
5 that needs estimation:
a. net realizable value of inventories
b. depreciation
c. bad debts
d. fair value of financial assets or financial liabilities
e. provisions
Need to be revised when new information or more experience is obtained
Change in accounting estimate
Adjustment of the carrying amount of asset or liability or the amount of periodic consumption of an asset, that results from the assessment of the present status of, and expected future benefits and obligations associated with, assets and liabilities
Change in accounting estimate
Results from change in measurement basis
Change in Accounting Policy