Get IFRS For SMEs (2009) + Q&amp - Ifrs

IFRS for SMEs is a self-contained global accounting and financial reporting standard applicable to the general-purpose financial statements of, and other financial reporting by, entities that in many countries are known as small- and medium-sized entities.

New IFRS Standards IFRS 16 Leases (Agenda Paper 30B) The simplifications already included in IFRS 16 (e.g. short-term leases, low-value assets, etc.) can be included in the IFRS for SMEs Standard and provide cost reliefs to entities applying the Standard.

No. New IFRS standards and amendments such as IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, IFRS 16 Leases and IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts have not been incorporated into the IFRS for SMEs. ... There are, as a result, some significant differences between the IFRS for SMEs and full IFRSs.

The staff notes that the simplifications already included in IFRS 16 can be included in the IFRS for SMEs Standard and provide cost reliefs to entities applying the Standard.

All entities apart from public companies, state- owned companies and certain non-profit companies are allowed to apply the IFRS for SMEs. Profit companies, other than state owned or public companies, whose public interest score for the particular financial year is at least 350.

New IFRS Standards IFRS 16 Leases (Agenda Paper 30B) The simplifications already included in IFRS 16 (e.g. short-term leases, low-value assets, etc.) can be included in the IFRS for SMEs Standard and provide cost reliefs to entities applying the Standard.

All entities apart from public companies, state- owned companies and certain non-profit companies are allowed to apply the IFRS for SMEs. Profit companies, other than state owned or public companies, whose public interest score for the particular financial year is at least 350.

IFRS Standards are required for use by all or most domestic publicly accountable entities. IFRS Standards are permitted, but not required, for use by at least some domestic publicly accountable entities, including listed companies and financial institutions.

IFRS for SMEs is a self-contained global accounting and financial reporting standard applicable to the general-purpose financial statements of, and other financial reporting by, entities that in many countries are known as small- and medium-sized entities.

IFRS for SMEs is a self-contained global accounting and financial reporting standard applicable to the general-purpose financial statements of, and other financial reporting by, entities that in many countries are known as small- and medium-sized entities.