Impairment Test in the Covid-19 Pandemic
Here we are, another year comes closer to its and – and what a year! Pandemic entered into our lives in early 2020 and we all must admit it – this was totally new experience, since only older generations can remember similar situation. Yes, it…
Example: Leases under IFRS 16 during COVID-19
The pandemics of coronavirus, or COVID-19 has been here for a while and after the first shock of its quick spread and effect on people’s health, we are all seeing its economic consequences. In order to stop the spread, governments in many countries ordered complete…
Adopting IFRS 16 – What Is The Best Option For You?
Let’s compare different transition options that you have when adopting IFRS 16 in your company. Let’s see what they are, which one is easier and which one has the smallest impact on your equity.
Example: IFRS 10 Disposal of Subsidiary
Updated 2025: Disposal of a subsidiary step-by-step under IFRS 10 lecture: Some time ago I published an article with an example of very simple method of consolidating a parent and a subsidiary. This article still applies and you can learn the basic steps and methodology…
Example: Construction contracts under IFRS 15
How to account for construction contracts under IFRS 15? Learn here on a complex solved example with calculations and journal entries!
Accounting for Deemed Disposal of Associate (IAS 28)
Sometimes, the things can happen behind your back – without you even noticing. And, these things can affect you somehow. Let me tell you a short story. I participated in an audit of a big insurance company and our senior asked me to look at…
Example: How to Adopt IFRS 16 Leases
In my last article I tried to outline the strategy and your choices when implementing the new lease standard IFRS 16 Leases. I am grateful for many responses and comments I got from you. Almost all e-mails I received from you asked me to publish…
How to Account for Decommissioning Provision under IFRS
When a company acquires certain types of long-term assets, it sometimes has an obligation to remove these assets after the end of their useful lives and restore the site. Typical example of such an asset is an oil rig or a nuclear power plant. When…
IAS 2 Cost Formulas: Weighted average, FIFO or FOFO?!
During my ACCA studies some years ago I had an amazing tutor. He was very smart, always to the point and on top of that, I simply loved his dry British sense of humor. When we talked about inventories, he told us a story about…
Accounting for Prepayments in Foreign Currency under IFRS
Last update: 2023 Transactions in foreign currencies are sometimes a nightmare. Obviously, we are trading with each other, our own currencies are different and foreign exchange rates are jumping up and down constantly. We are all aware of basic rules with regard to selection of…
