Mum Overview of IFRS NP Sarda
Mum Overview of IFRS NP Sarda
Mum Overview of IFRS NP Sarda
IFRS in India
ASSOCHAM Master Class On IFRS
Agenda
Global Convergence of Accounting Standards IFRS Standards Convergence of Indian Accounting Standards with IFRS IFRS Resources IFRS Vs Indian GAAP major items (separate presentation).
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GLOBAL CONVERGENCE
of ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Convergence Drivers
Capital Markets Regulatory requirements Internal controls Performance evaluation
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IFRS Objective
Principles based high quality global standards Emphasis on relevance and disclosures
IFRS Adoption
Approximately 100 countries have adopted or are in the process of adoption Status of adoption by some countries which compete with India for capital allocation:
China Similar to IFRS (effective for listed entities 2007) 2010 Currently applicable for banks. 2011 2014/15/16 2005 2011 (as per action
plan released)
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Brazil Russia
IFRS Adoption
BIGGEST STAMP OF APPROVAL Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), United States of America have permitted Foreign Private Issuers to file IFRS compliant financial statements (as promulgated by the IASB) without reconciliation to US GAAP
SEC has issued a proposed roadmap to assess whether US domestic registrants should be permitted to use IFRS
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India 2011 Brazil 2010 Chile 2009 South Africa 2005 Australia 2005
IFRS in India
On April 5, 2010 Amendment to listing Agreement provides the option of adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by listed entities having subsidiaries while declaring Consolidated results/financial statements Standalone results will be as per the existing Indian GAAP
IFRS in India
On January 22, 2010 MCA has released Road Map for convergence with IFRS For large Companies
In respect of the converged Accounting Standards, the Chairman of the Accounting Standards Board of ICAI will submit the converged version of Accounting Standards to NACAS from time to time for recommendations and onward submission to Ministry. However, convergence of all the accounting standards will be completed by ICAI and NACAS will submit its recommendations to the Ministry.
Companieswhich are part of NSE Nifty 50Companies & which are part of BSE - Sensex 30 Companies, whether listed or not, which have a net worth in excess of Rs.1,000 crores. All listed NBFCs and unlisted NBFCs which do not fall in the above categories and which have a net worth in excess of Rs. 500 crores
April 1, 2014
Unlisted NBFCs which have a net worth of Rs. 500 crores or less will not be required to apply the converged Indian Accounting Standards.
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MCA Clarifications
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued clarification on the following issues in the IFRS Roadmap on 4th May 2010:
Determination of Applicability
Applicability for entities that are subsidiaries, joint ventures or associates of companies covered under the convergence roadmap.
Discontinuing use of the first set of Accounting Standards (Converged Accounting Standards) Calculation of net worth
Removal of options
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Whether companies can voluntarily opt to provide comparative figures for 2010-11 in accordance with the converged Accounting Standards?
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MCA clarifies on: Determination of Applicability Whether companies covered in 2nd / 3rd phase for application of the converged Accounting Standards can voluntarily opt to apply the same w.e.f accounting year beginning 1st April 2011?
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Clarification:
Companies in the 2nd / 3rd phase will have an option for application of the Converged Accounting Standards only for the financial year commencing on 1st April 2011 or thereafter
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What is the cut-off date on which the criterion set out in the roadmap shall be applied in order to determine the companies falling in each of the four categories which will convert their opening balance sheet as at 1st April 2011 in compliance with the converged accounting standards
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Clarification:
The date of determination of the criteria is the Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2009; OR the first Balance Sheet prepared thereafter when the accounting year ends on another date.
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Clarification:
The date of determination of the criteria is the Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2011; OR the first Balance Sheet prepared thereafter when the accounting year ends on another date.
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MCA clarifies on: Status of subsidiaries, JVs and Associates of entities who are covered under roadmap
Whether it would be permissible for the companies which are not individually covered under the phasing plan for application of the Converged Accounting Standards to voluntarily opt for application of the Converged standards even for their standalone F/s?
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MCA clarifies on: Status of subsidiaries, JVs and Associates of entities who are covered under roadmap
Clarification:
Criteria to be considered for each companys standalone accounts Companies covered in a particular phase having subsidiaries, JVs or associates not covered in those phases will prepare consolidate F/s according to Converged Accounting Standards One of more companies in a group will continue to prepare F/s in accordance with the Accounting Standards applicable to the particular phase to which it belongs but parent will need to make amendments to these accounts in order to consolidate as per Converged Accounting Standards Such subsidiaries, JVs or associates may have the option to 42 early adopt the Converged Accounting Standards.
Clarification:
No. Once a company starts following the Converged Accounting Standards on the basis of the eligibility criteria, it will be required to follow such Accounting Standards for all the subsequent financial statements even if any of the eligibility criteria does not subsequently apply to it. 43
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Regulatory updates
MCA Actions
Formation of a Core Group Formation of Sub-group on Accounting and a CFO sub-group Public statements by Minister and officials indicating an increased sense of urgency
Action Steps
Changes required in legislations Accounting Standards
standards on new subjects Conceptual changes
Disclosure changes
Language changes
Convergence Status
Exposure drafts on most of the converged standards have been released for public comments by ICAI
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IFRS Hierarchy
International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation. The body which oversees the International Accounting Standards Board.
IFRS Structure
The term IFRSs currently comprises of:
9 IFRSs, 29 IASs (originally 41), 18 IFRIC and 11 SIC interpretations, plus the Framework
There are 15 new standards and major projects for which exposure drafts are issued Final SME standard was been issued in July 2009. 8 existing standards are being amended for which exposure drafts are issued
IFRS - Standards
Preface to International Financial Reporting Standards Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements
* Annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. Supersedes IAS 14 from that date, or date of earlier application.
Progress of Convergence
Current Status
Progress so far Standards Cleared by Council Exposure Drafts Issued and Comments Considered by ASB Number of Standards
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Standard Description
Corresponding to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements
AS 2
AS 3 AS 4 AS 5 AS 7
AS 12
AS 16 AS 19 AS 25
Corresponding to IAS 20, Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance
Corresponding to IAS 23, Borrowing Costs Corresponding to IAS 17, Leases Corresponding to IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting
AS 34
AS 35
Standard Description
Corresponding to IAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment Corresponding to IAS 21, The Effects of changes in Foreign Exchange rates Corresponding to IAS 24, Related Party Disclosures Corresponding to IAS 33, Earnings Per Share Corresponding to IAS 27, Consolidation and Separate Financial Statements Corresponding to IAS 28, Investments in Associates Corresponding to IAS 37, Provisions and Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets Corresponding to IAS 40, Investment Property
AS 23 AS 29
AS 37
AS 15
AS 17 AS 22 AS 24 AS 26 AS 27 AS 28
AS 31 AS 32 AS 33 AS 36 AS 38 AS 39 AS 40 AS 41
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Examples include impact on: Debt covenants Compensation plans Revenue contracts Joint ventures and alliances Investor communication
Valuation
Fair valuation approach Fair valuation methodologies
Distribution
2010-11 profit will change Dividend policy
Investor relations
Changes in EPS EU experience
Debt Covenants
IAS 1 requirements
ORGANISATION
IT Systems
Disclosures (IFRS 7) Hedge accounting Data collection
HR
Training Revised CTC
Tax Implication
Fair value adjustment Most item will flow through P & L
Distributions
Equity will change current dividend policy may no longer be sustainable Altered dividend patterns may directly impact the share price
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Mark-to-market basis for valuation Flow through P&L accounts for most items Both unrealized gains and loss will appear in profit and loss account
Items may cause material impact:
Financial instruments Share-based payments Investment properties Income taxes Revenue recognition
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Phase 2
Convert
Perform comprehensive IFRS conversion Convert to IFRS at the consolidated and/or statutory reporting level Perform tax conversion Design future state accounting, reporting, close consolidation, and reconciliation processes and controls Design future state IT systems to incorporate IFRS reporting Develop change management strategy and revised operating model
Phase 3 Sustain
Enable continued IFRS reporting and perform knowledge transfer Configure, test, and deliver production environment and monitor system enhancements Execute change management activities and implement revised operating model Deploy future state accounting, reporting, close consolidation, and reconciliation processes & controls Continue monitoring and application of the changing standards environment Facilitate knowledge transfer for ongoing IFRS reporting Finalized IFRS Policies Revised processes Training Workshops Detailed Transition Plan IFRS Conversion Summary
Key Tasks
Key Technical Accounting Country Deliverables Assessment High Level Tax Impact Assessment Current State Process and Controls Assessment Current State Systems Assessment Business Case and Roadmap
IFRS Accounting Policies and Procedures IFRS Compliant Reports Future State Process Flows and Narratives Change and Risk Mitigation Plan Revised Operating Model
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Steps
Parallel run and test systems Implement business decisions Train staff
Design and implement systems
IFRS Resources
IASB website http://www.iasb.org/Home.htm ICAIs website http://www.icai.org/
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www.iasplus.com
Day by day past news back to December 2000 (a new page updated almost daily); Detailed summaries of all Standards and Interpretations;
E-Learning modules;
Model IFRS financial statements and disclosure checklists;
IFRS e-Learning
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Overview Four
scenarios
Assessment
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
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Experience Learned
Be Strategic. Accounting choices and a principles based approach provides opportunity. The business will be impacted. Taxes. Systems. Debt Covenants. Dividends. Earnings. MIS. The reach of IFRS can be widespread. Execution counts. Understanding concepts is only the beginning. Striking the numbers and documenting your position requires a very large effort. Communication is critical. Internal communication across your business is needed. External communication with all stakeholders is important. Dont forget the analysts! Disclosures require a lot of effort. Dont leave this until its too late. The information requirements are extensive.
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Summary
Questions?
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Thank you