How will the transition from current uk gaap to frs 102. Inform is our online resource for finance professionals worldwide. This is an essential aspect for both the readers of the financial statements of the small and mediumsized entities and the ones using the. Thereafter, the recognition of assets, liabilities, income and expense is considered. Under ifrs, the value of goodwill is measured as the difference between recoverable amount over the balance sheet carrying value including identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities.
The ifrs foundations logo and the ifrs for smes logo, the iasb logo, the hexagon device, eifrs, ias, iasb, ifric, ifrs, ifrs for smes, ifrs foundation, international accounting standards, international financial reporting standards, niif and sic are registered trade marks of the ifrs foundation, further details of which are available from the ifrs. Helpfully, the changes reduce the number of accounting differences with existing irish gaap. Main differences between full ifrs and ifrs for smes. How do i know if my financial instruments are basic or other under frs 102. Ifrs literature dart deloitte accounting research tool. Topics excluded from the ifrs for smes but under frs 102 must follow full standard. As at 1 january 2016 2 ifrs for smes at a glance ifrs at a glance for smes iaag sme has been compiled to assist in gaining a high level overview of international financial reporting standards for small and medium entities ifrs for smes.
No differences would be expected in the application of the sections of the standard compared to the full ifrs standard. New ifrs 16 leasing standard explained accountingweb. Frs 101 and frs 102 illustrative financial statements. Ifrs for smes is intended to apply to general purpose financial statements by entities that are classed as small and mediumsized or private and nonpublicly accountable. Frs 102 incorporates a number of changes to the ifrs.
Access the above pronouncements from eifrs or from this ifrs for smes site. The frc has consulted on options for incorporating the impairment requirements of ifrs 9 into frs 102 see 3. This factsheet focuses on the major changes from current uk gaap for nonsmall companies that may have an impact when switching to frs 102. Lincoln specialises in uk gaap, ifrs and us gaap and runs a training and consulting business that provides services in the uk, poland, bulgaria, greece, slovakia, romania. Originally derived from ifrs for smes, frs 102 has undergone many changes during the development process.
For us gaap, however, only the revenue standard is fully effective in annual periods. The accounting standard ifrs for smes sets out simplified requirements designed to meet the needs and capabilities of small and mediumsized entities. Frs 102 is based on an ifrs framework, but is designed to be simplified and streamlined compared to euadopted ifrs or current uk gaap. They are based on the requirements under old uk gaap of uitf abstract 32 employee benefit trusts and other intermediate payment arrangements and uitf abstract 38. While some may choose to adopt ifrs, it is envisaged that most private companies will elect to adopt frs 102, which is largely based on ifrs for smes, with some major adaptations to retain some of the more significant options available under old irish gaap. On this page you can access a range of articles, books and online resources providing useful links to the. The new ifrs 16 leases changed the accounting treatment of leases for entities applying the full international financial reporting standards. Accounting and reporting policy frs 102 staff education note 12 incoming resources from nonexchange transactions disclaimer this education note has been prepared by frc staff for the convenience of users of frs 102 the financial. In summary, a successful transition to frs 102 will inevitably require some effort. Ifrs vs frs 102 for investment funds introduction the purpose of this paper is to highlight the significant differences between international financial reporting standards as adopted by the european union ifrs and the recently developed frs 102 the new irish gaap as they apply to investment funds.
Choosing your gaap plotting your course through the. Thus, under frs 102, lease incentives may be spread over a longer period of time. This is an essential aspect for both the readers of the financial statements of. March 2018 financial reporting framework for small and. Ifrs for smes follows the ifrs framework in terms of recognition issues, albeit an abbreviated version.
Changing your gaap planning your conversion to the new. Significant differences between frs 102 and the ifrs for smes. Blue and red books ifrs amendments ifrs for smes ifrs proposals draft ifric interpretations guidance and requests for information ifrs foundation proposals and reports trg meetings ifrs newsletters. The same primary statements as under ifrs are required to. Frs 102 is the financial reporting councils derivation of the iasbs ifrs for sme s. Frs 102 the financial reporting standard applicable in the uk and republic of ireland. They have been copied from the ifrs for smes and are consistent with the requirements of ias 39 although less detailed. For ifrs standards, implementation efforts are complete, except for insurance. Frs 102 has been amended for ukspecific circumstances, for instance to comply with company law or to retain some accounting policies that were available under old uk gaap.
September 2015 frs 102 the financial reporting standard. Does not include standards with an effective date after 1 january 2016. This frs is a single financial reporting standard that applies to the financial statements of entities that are not applying euadopted ifrs, frs 101 or frs 105. Frs 102 is essentially based on ifrs for smes which in turn is a scaleddown version of full ifrs. The financial reporting standard applicable in the uk and republic of ireland and the ifrs for smes vi this frs aims to provide entities with succinct. It has been prepared by the international accounting standards board iasb on ifrs foundations but is a standalone product that is separate from the full set of international financial reporting standards ifrss the ifrs for smes has simplifications that reflect the needs of users of smes financial statements and costbenefit considerations. The main standard applicable in the uk and republic of ireland. Ifrsuk differences paper p2 for exams in september 2017. Frs 102 is mandatory for periods beginning on or after 1 january 2015, although earlier adoption is permitted. Euadopted ifrs ifrs ifrs recognition and measurement with reduced disclosures frs 101, the reduced disclosure framework or rdf frs 102, the frs for uk gaap reporters new uk gaap, which is based on the ifrs for smes frs 102 new uk gaap with. Oct 02, 2017 the uks financial reporting council has not indicated whether frs 102 the financial reporting standard applicable in the uk and republic of ireland will be changed to reflect the provisions of ifrs 16. Frs 102 new uk gaap with reduced disclosures available in that standard. Accounting and reporting policy frs 102 staff education.
This will still be an option for eligible companies. The first book to be published on how to apply the new smes standard, applying ifrs for smes includes both international financial reporting standards ifrs text and examples in a combination book and workbook. A guide through ifrs for small and mediumsized entities. Listed companies preparing group financial statements under ifrs but they will still be allowed to apply frs 101 or frs 102 in. The financial reporting standard for smaller entities frsse. The frc has replaced existing uk gaap with a new financial. In periods of change it is often good to just sit back and remember the things we know. However, lease accounting under the ifrs for smes was not affected and stayed the same.
Amendments to the ifrs for smes issued in may 2015. The introduction of frs 102 will have a major impact on the financial statements of any entity currently preparing accounts under uk gaap. Frs 102 is a standard based on the ifrs for smes that will replace all the existing frss, uitf abstracts and ssaps apart from the frsse and frs 27. Adding to this complexity, the fasb has long used different effective dates for public and nonpublic companies, sometimes with a separate distinction for sec filers. Ifrs for smes and frs 102 are very similar government grants ifrs uses accrual model but frs 102 gives a policy choice on the accruals and performance model, whereas ifrs for smes allows only the performance model. Revenue recognition accounting and reporting policy frs 102 staff education note 7 revenue recognition disclaimer this education note has been prepared by frc staff for the convenience of users of frs 102 the financial reporting standard applicable in. Its principles should be applied to all accounting periods that start after 1 january 2015. Ifrs stands for international financial reporting standards which is the accounting framework used in the rest of the world. Frs 102 the financial reporting standard applicable in the uk and republic of ireland frs 102 is the principal accounting standard in the uk financial reporting regime. It comprises the main areas of difference between the ifrs for smes and the uk frs 102. This guide has been prepared based on the complete ifrs for smes, together with the basis for conclusions, illustrative financial statements and presentation and disclosure checklist that were released in. Saica will be hosting a full day seminar on the amendments to the ifrs for smes in september and october 2015.
However, the frc amended it in many respects to align the requirements of frs 102 with many existing treatments allowed by existing frss or euadopted ifrs. Iaag sme includes all sections of theifrs for smes in issue as at 1 january 2016. It covers financial reporting under ifrs, uk gaap and other national gaap. Mar 14, 20 frs 102 is derived from the iasbs ifrs for smes, reflecting a simplified version of full ifrss, but incorporates changes made by the frc, one of which widens the scope of the standard significantly compared to the ifrs for smes.
In march 20, the uks financial reporting council frc published frs 102 the financial reporting standard applicable in the uk and republic of ireland, which replaced uk gaap with new standards based on ifrs for smes with effect for periods beginning on or after 1 january 2015. Uk replaces local gaap with new standard based on ifrs for smes. Technical factsheet frs 102 reporting for medium sized and. The ifrs foundation provides nonmandatory training material for the ifrs for smes. Frs 102 illustrative financial statements covers the financial statements of two fictional entities to illustrate the disclosure and presentation requirements of frs 102 for a group and for a single entity, and also incorporate uk company law disclosures. Amendments to international financial reporting standards as adopted in the european. Frs 102, the frs for uk gaap reporters new uk gaap, which is based on the ifrs for smes. Frs102 does not give guidance on the repayment of the grant, whereas ifrs for smes. Frs 102 results in a big change to the structure of uk gaap and this factsheet includes an analysis of. So the user of the statement is able to evaluate the impact of the entitys activities on the financial position ifrs for smes 7.
It is based on the ifrs for small and mediumsized entities ifrs for smes, which was. Section 1a of the accounting standard frs 102 covers small entities. Frs 102 is the principal accounting standard in the uk financial reporting regime. It sets out the financial reporting requirements for entities that are not applying euadopted ifrs, frs 101 or frs 105. Frs 102 the financial reporting standard applicable in the uk and republic of ireland is applied, which is broadly based on the ifrs for smes. The remainder of this document summarises the main differences between ifrs for smes and full ifrs.
How do you keep up to date with changes to uk gaap and international financial reporting standards ifrs. The detailed requirements are set out in the following pages. The rationale behind this is because investment properties are neither. However, there are a number of available exemptions from this which provide practical reliefs from. Frs 102 is based on the ifrs for smes standard, but with significant modifications described below. Frs 102 is consistent with ifrs 2 in all material aspects, except for their effective dates for nonlisted companies. In ias 40 investment property and ifrs for smes, gains and losses on the fair value fluctuations of investment properties are also taken directly to profit and loss. International financial reporting standards ifrss, and special purpose frameworks also known as other comprehensive bases of accounting. Nine key differences between current irishuk gaap and frs 102. Ifrs for smes is intended to apply to generalpurpose financial statements by entities which are classed as small and mediumsized or private and nonpublicly accountable. Can a subsidiary of a parent company which uses full ifrss use the ifrs for smes. Ii significant differences between frs 102 and the ifrs for smes.
These include introducing accounting treatment options such as the revaluation of ownuse property, which are not permitted by the ifrs for smes. Frs 102 incorporates a number of changes to the ifrs for smes to a widen the. Choosing between alternatives financial fluency training. Rather, the ownermanagers or bookkeepers maintain the entities books and records.
March 2018 frs 102 the financial reporting standard. Apr 10, 2015 frs 102 is the financial reporting councils derivation of the iasbs ifrs for smes. An invaluable guide for smes involved in firsttime adoption of the new ifrs standard. The requirements of frs 102 described below are not taken from the ifrs for smes but were added by the accounting council. Official pronouncements issued by the iasb applicable on 1 january 2016. Ifrs vs frs 102 for investment funds obk accountants. The fair value hierarchy under frs 102 impact on investment funds background to frs 102 as of 1 january 2015 uk and irish gaap has been replaced by frs 102, a new accounting standard largely based on ifrs for sme s. Frs 102 the financial reporting standard applicable in the. Where this publication states same as old uk gaap or same as ifrs, this means that the. The standard is around 340 pages long, and has far fewer disclosure requirements than euadopted ifrs. Frs102 does not give guidance on the repayment of the grant, whereas ifrs for smes specifies. If a particular subject area is not mentioned it may be presumed that ifrs for smes is either the same as, or is similar to, the corresponding subject in full ifrs. Uk replaces local gaap with new standard based on ifrs for. Choosing between alternatives, lincoln miles is a professional financial reporting trainer who has provided accountancy training for 15 years.
This new standard is the uks adaptation of the iasbs ifrs for smes, an ifrs designed to be used by small and medium sized entities smes for whom adoption of full ifrs is a burden, with its detailed implementation guidance and vast array of disclosures. The training material can be accessed free of charge at the ifrs foundations website the requirements of the sfrs for small entities shall prevail in the event of any inconsistencies between the ifrs foundations training material and the sfrs for small entities. Frs 102 is based on the ifrs for small and mediumsized entities smes frs 102 is used for all uk entities except. International financial reporting standards for small and mediumsized entities smes 2009 is the first set of international accounting requirements developed specifically for smes. At the start of each chapter is a brief summary of the key requirements of ifrs, contrasted with the parallel requirements of. Ifrs vs frs 102 for investment funds introduction the purpose of this paper is to highlight the significant differences between international financial reporting standards as adopted by the european union ifrs and the recently developed frs 102 the new irish gaap as. There are no changes from current practice contained in frsse effective april 2008, current uk gaap, euadopted ifrs and going concern and liquidity risk.
Frs 102 is based on the principles found in ifrs standards, specifically ifrs for smes. Frc defers decision on keeping frs 102 aligned with ifrss. Based on the international financial reporting standard for smallmedium entities ifrs for smes, frs 102 brings about a simplified reporting regime for entities that will fall under its scope as well as introducing more uptodate and relevant accounting requirements that have fallen behind in existing uk gaap. Accounting and reporting policy frs 102 staff education note. Legal and regulatory frs 102 ifrs standards deloitte newsletters help. Ifrs for smes also permits some of the statements required to be omitted or merged with other statements under certain circumstances, which will reduce the disclosure requirements for smes.
In instances where the ifrs for smes does not specifically address a transaction, other event or condition, an entity may consider, but is not required to apply, the requirements and guidance in international financial reporting standards full ifrss dealing with similar issues when developing an accounting policy. Specifically, accounting for financial instruments will need to be a key area of focus for almost all entities especially in respect of loans with a fixed maturity and derivatives. Frs 102 is based on ifrs for smes, which is itself a simplified form of ifrs. Practical guide issues for firsttime adopters of frs 102 what is the issue. It has been prepared by the international accounting standards board iasb on ifrs foundations but is a standalone product that is separate from the full set of international financial reporting standards ifrss. Small entities under new uk gaap accounting standards library. The rebuttable position for most assets and liabilities on transition to eu ifrs, frs 101 or frs 102 is that they are restated to reflect all requirements on a fully retrospective basis. A comparison of old uk gaap, new uk gaap frs 102 and eu. You can browse all our books on frs 102 or request any of the. Frs 102 was developed using ifrs for smes as issued by the iasb at its core. Whilst the ifrs for smes formed the basis for the development of frs 102, the standard itself has not been endorsed by the european commission for use in the eu, nor has it been adopted for use in ireland and the uk by the frc.
Ifrs for smes ifrs section 1 small and mediumsized entities ias 1 presentation of financial. You fall under its remit if you dont use euadopted ifrs, frs 101 or frsse. Frs 102 replaces all of the old financial reporting standards and statements of standard accounting practice. Yes, subject to local laws and regulations, and assuming the subsidiary itself does not have public accountability. Frs 102 has its foundations built on the principles found in international financial reporting standards ifrss, specifically ifrs for smes. This has the effect that any entity not required to apply full ifrss will be able to apply frs 102. For example, a company preparing its financial statements under frs 102 may get a profit of x. Asc effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1. Application guidance amendments to international financial reporting standards as adopted in the european union for compliance with the act and the regulations. The reduced disclosure framework in frs 101 or the exemptions in frs 102. As such, these stakeholders are interested in understanding how the principles and criteria included in the frf for smes accounting framework compare to those other bases of accounting. Find articles, books and online resources providing quick links to the standard, summaries, guidance and news of recent developments. Transitioning from old irish gaap to ifrs, frs 101 or frs 102 may result in different treatment of particular items including deferred tax in the financial statements and thus impact on the numbers.
Frs 102 is based on an ifrs framework, but is designed to be simplified and streamlined compared to euadopted ifrs. This guide provides information with regard to ifrs for small and mediumsized entities smes. For exams in september 2017, december 2017, march 2018 and june 2018 introduction this supplement provides the additional material examinable in the uk and irish paper. Accounting for financial instruments deloitte ireland. Accounting and reporting policy frs 102 staff education note 12 incoming resources from nonexchange transactions disclaimer this education note has been prepared by frc staff for the convenience of users of frs 102 the financial reporting standard applicable in. There are specific requirements in frs 102 for management to consider the entitys ability to continue as a going concern. Similarities and differences a comparison of full ifrs and ifrs for smes 7 executive summary this executive summary aims to demonstrate how converting to ifrs for smes has implications far beyond the entitys financial reporting function. Ifrs for smes is intended to apply to generalpurpose financial statements by entities which are classed as small and medium. In september 2016 the frc launched a consultation asking for views on whether frs 102 should be kept. Frs 102 replaces all current irish accounting standards ssaps, frss and uitfs other than frs 27 life assurance with a single frs.