Beyond the GAAP

Keep abreast of news, insights, and standards related to accounting on an international level by downloading our group publication: Beyond The Gaap.

The "Beyond the GAAP" newsletter is published by Forvis Mazars in Europe. Its purpose is to keep readers informed of accounting developments in Europe and around the world.

Beyond the GAAP no.166 - May 2022

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As we approach the middle of the year, Beyond the GAAP presents a snapshot of the new standards and interpretations applicable from 1 January 2022 (both mandatory and optional). In addition to this overview, the progress update on the IASB’s project on primary financial statements is discussed together with recent IFRIC agenda decisions.

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Beyond the GAAP no.165 - April 2022

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As reported in our previous issue, Turkey was recently added to the list of hyperinflationary economies. As a result, groups will need to apply IAS 29 to their Turkish operations for all financial periods that include 1 April 2022, including interim financial statements to 30 June. Beyond the GAAP provides a recap of this little-used standard, which can often prove complicated to apply. The principles explained in this recap can be applied to the financial statements of all entities reporting in a hyperinflationary economy, such as Zimbabwe, and is not limited in application to Turkey.

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Beyond the GAAP no.164 - March 2022

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With the war in Ukraine raging for over a month now, it is time for companies to assess the impact of the crisis on their financial statements – though obviously, not all companies will have the same level of exposure. While market regulators and national authorities have already published statements drawing entities’ attention to their duty of transparency in disclosures, there are certain issues where clarification is needed. We provide some answers in this issue.

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Beyond the GAAP no.163 - February 2022

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While February 2022 has seen very little drama on the corporate reporting front, the current situation in Ukraine provides a stark and appalling contrast. Although the situation is changing rapidly, companies that close their accounts after 24 February must start thinking now about the impacts of these events and of the first sanctions imposed on Russia. For those whose reporting period ended before 24 February but that have not yet authorised their financial statements for issue, a non-adjusting post-balance sheet event may need to be recorded in some cases.

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Beyond the GAAP no.162 - January 2022

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For many years, Beyond the GAAP has been presenting regulatory changes and the standard-setters’ ongoing projects in order to provide readers with a relevant and effective watch on accounting news. The adoption of IFRSs by the European Union in the early 2000s, and the constant evolution of these standards since then, have been the basis of our monthly newsletter over the course of our 161 previous issues.

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