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IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of IFRS

IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards provides guidance for entities adopting IFRS for the first time.

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Summary

  • IFRS 1 provides guidance for entities adopting IFRS for the first time.
  • The standard requires an entity in this position to comply with IFRSs effective at the end of its first IFRS accounting period in terms of the recognition and measurement of assets and liabilities.
  • There are limited exemptions from these requirements where the cost of compliance would outweigh the benefits.
  • Entities must disclose the effect of the transfer to IFRS on financial position, performance and cash flows.

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‘IFRS Transition’ is designed to assist those adopting, or considering adopting, IFRS for the first time. It considers the implications of moving to IFRS and provides practical tips on how to manage the process.

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UK qualifying parents and subsidiaries can take advantage of FRS 101 Reduced Disclosure Framework. Our FRS 101 page gives more information on which entities qualify and the criteria to be met.

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ICAEW factsheets and guides

The Corporate Reporting Faculty's annual IFRS factsheets provide a more detailed discussion of recent IFRS amendments.

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