UK GAAP to IFRS Flashcards
FRS 101 ?
Reduced disclosure framework for a qualifying entity
FRS 101 - benefit ?
helps that a small entity that is part of a group avoid making extensive disclosures
FRS 102 ?
Financial reporting standand for a single simplied reporting standard and incorporates companies act 2006, suitable for SME business
FRS 102 - benefit?
Removes complex areas such as segment reporting and earning per share
Qualitative characteristics in FRS 102
Reliability - substance over from - prudence - completeness
Asset definition under UK GAAP?
A resource controlled by the tntity as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity
Liability definition under UK GAAP?
A present obligation of the entity arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow from the entity of resources embodying economic benefits
FRS measurement?
Historical cost and fair value
When is an item recognised in FRS?
When it is probable that future economic benefit to flow from the entity
Under FRS what must the financial statements show?
a true and fair view
In UK GAAP who sets out the way in which accounts should be presented?
Companies house
Discontinued operation difference?
UK GAAP requires on a line by line - IFRS allows one line
Accounting policies difference?
UK GAAP - must change to cost model when fair value cannot be measured reliably - IFRS there is no comment on this
Financial instruments - investments in shares?
UK GAAP measured at fair value if can be measured reliable through the profit and loss - IFRS through the profit and loss at fair value
Financial instruments - debt instruments?
UK GAAP - measured at amortised cost - IFRS amortised cost
Financial instruments - other?
UK GAAP - through the profit and loss at fair value if can be measured reliably - IFRS fair value through OCI
Impairment differences?
UK GAAP only recognised when there is evidence of impairment - IFRS only applies a loss allowance based on the level of credit risk
Derecognition of financial instruments differences?
UK GAAP uses simplified module for derecognition of assets