Dear all,

 
Is it possible to reclassify asset held for sale back to PPE?
 
 
Thanks,
Grace

Dear,
the guidances in this case are explianed in IFRS5.26 to IFRS5.29
Best regards,
         

Dear DivineIt is possible to reclassify an asset held for sale back to PPE if the criteria for classification are no longer met or if there is a change in plan for sale. The asset would need to be remeasured. Please refer to paragraphs 26 to 29 and 42 of IFRS 5 for more details on measurement and disclosure.
Regards
Vatsala

DEAR grace,
 
yes it is possible  but in that case …

Dear all,

Is it fair to value inventory at updated standard costs even if the inventory item was manufactured at a time when standard costs were much lower?
 
Regards,
Grace

Hi Divine
I experienced this issue in 1995
It is fair and possible but all depends on the control and policies you have
IAS 2 allows you to use standard cost valuation for inventory in final reporting if standards approximate to actuals.  As you well say below the standards will always differ a lot to actuals particularly now (and so was the case in 1995) because of …

Any one please clarify me this….
Hari

Hi Team,
Will any one clarify the difference between Exceptional Items &
Extraordinary Items?
With reference to IFRS what is the disclosure policy for the both.
Thanks & Regards,
Hari

Hi Hari,
to my understanding according to IAS 1 there was for several years the
possibility to show extraordinary items in the P+L (IAS 1.85). Since
2004 this seems to be no longer allowed according to Dr. David
Grünberger who is member in the Accounting Regulatory Committee in
Brussels which decides upon the endorsement of new IAS/IFRS standards
within the EU. According to US-GAAP extraordinary items are …

Do anyone know where I can download copy of US GAAP and US GAAP APB?

Thanks Dessanti for your answer
Our position is less than 1%, we bought in the active market Euro a
little position to speculate in market price.
The IAS 39 don’t include equity investment as applicable financial
asset to recognized the gain or loss in foreign exchange in the
current period income statement, as its explain as follows:
Available-for-sale financial assets (AFS)…. … Fair value changes on
AFS assets are recognised directly in equity, through the statement of
changes in equity, except for interest on …

In Canada, public companies and financial institutions (generally)
will be adopting IFRS in 2011. Private companies will have the choice
between IFRS and or local Canadian standards specifically for them. It
has not been announce yet what will happen with “Not-for-profit”
organizations (generally charities), but it seems likely they will
also have a choice between IFRS and local Canadian standards designed
specifically for not-for-profit organizations (essentially the private
company accounting standards with some extras/exceptions).
Can I ask what happens in other countries that are using (or adopting)
IFRS? Do private companies have a choice to adopt IFRS, are there
local …

Apologies for an off-top, – would anybody be able to provide me with thelink to ASBEs (Chinese Accounting Standards) in English?
I know that they are very close to IFRS, I have the Delloitepublication, just needed to see actual standards or at least a detailedand comprehensive summary.
Thanks and have a great day/ evening.
Tatiana

Hi Tatiana,
have a look at:
http://www.iasplus.com/resource/ref.htm
for a start – I remember there are also other ressources besidesDeloitte, but don’t find them right now …
I attach another document, probably the one you …

Dear All,
The Company was incorporated in Oct 2007.Could you please give your
expert opinion on the treatment of preliminary expenses (Revenue
generation is not yet started) e.g. rent, salary, traveling etc.
incurred during Oct 2007- Aug 2008. Please reply in reference to IFRS.
Revenue is expected in Sept 2008.
In my view, preliminary expenses can be accumulated and amortized when
revenue is started due to matching concept.
BestRegards,
Hemant

Preliminary expenses / startup costs, etc. cannot be deferred. They
have to be charged off to income statement in the year of actual
startup of operations.
–
Thanks & Regards
Anand

Hemant,
Whether to Deffer the preliminary …

Dear Friend,
Please inform which website can give me detailed IFRS and IAS access
free of cost. Deloittee IAS PLUS gives summary.
Thanks
Hemant

Hi Hemant
For a summary of the scope of each Standard you may want to rely on
the official site of the International Accounting Standard Board
(www.iasb.org). Detailed information on each standard are instead
subject to a subscription which however provides you also with regular
updates.
Regards
Antonello

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Good day,
I would like to know how a company would record shares in its books if
these were received as a gift.
For example:
Shares held by Mr. Brown in Company A were transferred to Company B as
a gift. How would these shares be recorded in the books of Company B
under IFRS? Please refer me to the applicable IFRS
I look forward to your response
Regards,
Tracia

TraciaOne would need to refer to the terms and conditions of the transfer of
the gift for the more detailed aspects of recording the transaction.However, assuming that it is a vanilla …

Dear IFRSListers
Has anyone in the group dealt with carbon credit accounting under IFRS
yet? If so, please advise.
Regards
Vatsala

No business case as such. IFRIC 3 dealt with Emissions and was applied
by many companies until its withdrawal in 2005 as it resulted in
massive volatilities in the financial statements though it was the
correct way to apply IFRS for carbon credit accounting. IAS 8 applies
now.A fellow professional asked me this question and my research proved
unsatisfactory. I just want to know if any colleagues on this list are
still applying IFRS accounting and how they are dealing …

Dear Experts,
Please give your export opinion on the following query:
The Company issues lease agreement for 12 months for rent of 120000
from 1 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 2008. The Company gives concession for 2
months from 1 Jan 2008 to 28 Feb 2008 for 20000 i.e. a customer has to
pay 100,000.
Rent Amortization : Spread 12000 monthly over 12 months
Concession : Spread over concession period 2 months 10000 monthly
Do you think that concession should have been amortized over 12 months period.
Please mention the reference of IFRS.
Best Regards,
Hemant

Hi,
As per IAS 17, the first …

Por favor podría alguien indicarme en donde puedo encontrar
información sobre metodologías para la medición del deterioro del
Goodwill. Sería Adecuado usar multiplos como base para su medición.
Please could someone tell me where can I find information on
methodologies for the measurement of impairment of Goodwill. Could i
use the methodology of multiples as a basis of measurement
Sincerely
Wilmar

Wilmar
You can send me a private note in Spanish if you like
That said as the Group is an English speaking one here is my view
(others might disagree)
1. Under IFRS the impairment testing is two fold
a) Th consolidation …

Hi all,
A non-profit organisation based in Virginia, USA was donated part of
real estate’s value.Currently the real estate is being adminstered by
an agent.I would appreciate if any one could hint me what both IFRS
and USGAAP recommends for treating such transaction.
Thank you
Aklilu

Hi,
When you say value, I assume a cash donation was made to buy the
property. Is the property been transferred in the name of this
organization. If it has, this means that risks and rewards of
ownership have been trasferred.
I would assume, IAS 20, Grant accounting rules will need to be followed.
The amount of …

Dear All ,
can anyone help me with an urgent answer on the below question :
- If we purchase software licences for office programs like (
Microsoft , power point etc ). and we renew the same every year
do we need to capitalize this cost or expense it ( Please note that
i’m not talking about operation or accounting software’s ) I’m talking
about licences like Microsoft ( office software’s).
regards
Tony

Hi Tony,
General software costs should be expensed as they do not meet IAS 38
recognition criteria.
regards,
Aida

The cost of software license is an expense recognized in the …

I’m a CPA from the US. Is the ACCA something I should join? I’m a
member of the IMA and the AICPA in the US. Is ACCA some kind of
upstart or does anyone find it to add value to their careers and is it
recognized by global employers?
Thanks for the opinions, mostly just curious here.

Dear Justin,
ACCA is a British qualification mostly recognisted by European based
mutlinational corporations, British in particular. Please also consider
CIMA which is also Brtish qualification with more focus on management
accounting (controlling). With both qualifications you can take IFRS
path.
Please visit www.accaglobal.com …

Where can I find the training centre for IFRS in Mumbai – India, if I
register for course in IFRS with ACCA.
Regards
Asif

Asif,
ACCA provides Certification and Diploma in IFRS. You can take either
one of them as both are recognised. Certification is online but
Diploma in IFRS has examinations that are held every June & December
with exam center being in Mumbai.
THanks
Puneet

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Dear all,
Where could I find the latest IFRS – UK GAAP comparison? Thanks!
Regards,
Grace

in the pwc website it is free of charge downloadable in PDF
http://www.iasplus.com/country/compare.htm

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Dear all,
can anyone please guide me if there are any guidelines as to establish
date of commercial production in a manufacturing concern in IFRS.
thanks and regards
deepak

Hi Deepak,
I assume you are inferring to either intangible assets.
There is n…

Dear All
Kindly feed me back regarding the reversal of any previuos writedown
that had been made in a previuos period. Is it possible to reverse a
wirte down for inventory made in 2007 to be reversed in 2008
Noting that I couldn’t reach any speci…

Dear All,
please give me the details how to start learning of IFRS.
and how to make career in it.
Thank you
     
 
 
 
 

I am a USA based accountant and wamt to learn more. Curious how much
implemetation has taken place in other countries?