CPDStore Ireland

This short webinar will cover the key changes that have been introduced by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to replace IAS 1 with IFRS 18.These will be particularly important for those accountants in Ireland that are involved in either preparing or advising clients on how to comply with international financial reporting standards. It is important that they have a clear understanding of the significant changes that have been implemented in performance reporting and in cash flow presentation.

Robert Kirk will cover the following topics during this presentation:

• The objective and scope of IFRS 18
• The roles of the primary financial statements and the notes 
• Retention of aspects of IAS 1
• Principles of aggregation and disaggregation
• Presentation of the Statement of Profit and loss – new mandatory sub totals and new presentation between operating, investing and financing activities
• Analysis of expenses by nature or function or mixed
• Introduction of Management Performance Measures (MPMs)
• Reassessments and modifications of lease agreements
• Capital and other disclosures
• Amendment of cash flow statement under IAS 7

By attending this session, you will be able to prepare and advise clients on the likely implications of the changes to performance and cash flow reporting.

The session be of most interest to accountants involved in the preparation of IFRS financial statements but also to practicing accountants who provide financial advice and auditors.

Those attending should have an existing knowledge of the existing IAS 1 in order to best appreciate the changes being implemented.