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The world is moving toward IFRS - it is a matter of when, not if, the u.s. Registrants will permit or require IFRSs for domestic entities. IFRS or Letters now available for reuse! FASB FAS FIN GAAP Will probably be retained, but will refer to Standards issued by IASB.
The world is moving toward IFRS - it is a matter of when, not if, the u.s. Registrants will permit or require IFRSs for domestic entities. IFRS or Letters now available for reuse! FASB FAS FIN GAAP Will probably be retained, but will refer to Standards issued by IASB.
The world is moving toward IFRS - it is a matter of when, not if, the u.s. Registrants will permit or require IFRSs for domestic entities. IFRS or Letters now available for reuse! FASB FAS FIN GAAP Will probably be retained, but will refer to Standards issued by IASB.
Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 2 Leading todays discussion Randy Robason National Partner In Charge, Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services Dallas April Little Director, Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services Houston 3 Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 3 Disclaimer This Grant Thornton LLP presentation is not a comprehensive analysis of the subject matters covered and may include proposed guidance that is subject to change before it is issued in final form. All relevant facts and circumstances, including the pertinent authoritative literature, need to be considered to arrive at conclusions that comply with matters addressed in this presentation. The views and interpretations expressed in the presentation are those of the presenters and the presentation is not intended to provide accounting or other advice or guidance with respect to the matters covered. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 4 Key takeaways Understand that the world is moving toward IFRS it is a matter of when, not if the SEC will permit or require U.S. registrants to produce financial statements in accordance with IFRS Recognize and be conversant on key issues you will need to consider as you adopt IFRS Anticipate tax and tax-related implications of an IFRS adoption Understand the resources necessary to began an IFRS conversion Countries that require or permit IFRSs for domestic entities Countries seeking convergence with, or pursuing adoption of IFRSs Copyright International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 5 IFRS or Letters now available for reuse! FASB FAS FIN GAAP* * Will probably be retained, but will refer to Standards issued by IASB. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 6 Group check Has your company begun a formal process to access the impact of the conversion to IFRS on its operations? Yes No Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 7 Agenda IFRS: The path to convergence Key differences between US GAAP and IFRS First time adoption of IFRS Transition rules Resource challenges Final Thoughts Questions and Answers Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 8 Overview of IFRS: A Few Basic Concepts New abbreviations IASC Foundation IASB International Accounting Standards Board IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards IAS International Accounting Standard SAC Standards Advisory Council IFRIC International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 9 Overview of IFRS: A Few Basic Concepts IASB International Accounting Standards Board Goal To provide the worlds integrating capital markets with a common language for financial reporting. Mission Our mission is to develop, in the public interest, a single set of high quality, understandable and international financial reporting standards (IRFS) for general purpose financial statements. Why Create a worldwide standard Simpler international principles (than U.S. GAAP) Enable seamless global markets Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 10 Overview of IFRS: A Few Basic Concepts IASB How An independent standard-setting board overseen by a geographically and professionally diverse body of Trustees A thorough, open and transparent due process Engagement with investors, regulators, business leaders and the global accountancy profession at every stage of the process Collaborative efforts with the worldwide standard-setting community Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 11 Overview of IFRS: A Few Basic Concepts The standard setting process IASC Foundation IASB IFRS High quality, enforceable and global IFRIC SAC Monitoring Board informs creates monitors reviews effectiveness appoints funds reports to approves Trustees technically advises interprets Source: IASB.org Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 12 Overview of IFRS: A Few Basic Concepts In theory Common accounting enables ease of comparison across borders of companies in similar industries Easier to analyze cross-border acquisitions Approximately 30,000 pages of GAAP to 2,900 pages of IFRS (so easy, even a caveman could do it) Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 13 One set of accounting standards IFRS? IFRS is fast becoming the globally accepted accounting framework Countries that require or permit IFRSs for domestic entities Countries seeking convergence with, or pursuing adoption of, IFRSs Copyright International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 14 One set of accounting standards IFRS? Movement toward one set of standards benefits One set of global standards Greater transparency, credibility and comparability regardless of where company located Greater cross-border capital flows Greater investor confidence and understanding Most efficient allocation of capital Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 15 One set of accounting standards IFRS? Movement toward one set of standards - obstacles National pride Endorsement process Legal issues Standard setters Language Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 16 One set of accounting standards IFRS? Terminology differences IFRS U.S. GAAP Shares Stock Stock Inventory Reserves Equity Associate Investee Provision Accrual Scheme Plan True and fair Presents fairly Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 17 One set of accounting standards IFRS? IFRS Foundation Constitution changes (effective March 1, 2010) Former name Revised name effective March 1, 2010 The International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC) Foundation The IFRS Foundation The International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) The IFRS Interpretations Committee The Standards Advisory Council (SAC) The IFRS Advisory Council Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 18 One set of accounting standards IFRS? Principles vs. Rules U.S. GAAP IFRS Principles Only Rules Only Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 19 One set of accounting standards IFRS? Comparability J urisdictional variations Different interpretations Increased judgment Increased disclosure Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 20 Convergence the world (Current count: 120) Country Status Europe Required (as adopted by EU) Argentina Required starting 2012 Australia and New Zealand National standards described as IFRS equivalent Include unreserved statement of compliance Brazil Required starting 2010; optional before Canada Required starting 2011 Chile Required starting 2009 China Must use Accounting Standards for Business Enterprises, which are close but not exactly IFRS. Companies listed in Hong Kong have choice of IFRS or HK FRS India Required starting 2011 Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 21 Convergence the world, continued Country Status J apan J apanese GAAP to converge to IFRS by 2011 Some can use voluntarily from FYE March 31, 2010 South Korea Required starting 2011; permitted 2009 Mexico Required starting 2012; listed companies permitted earlier Singapore Singapore IFRS changed several IFRSs and did not adopt others; will be fully converged by 2012 South Africa Required Switzerland Permitted Turkey Permitted Uruguay Must use IFRS in existence at 19 May 2004 USA Not permitted except FPIs Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 22 I will take a big deep breath and look at this entire area again carefully, and will not necessarily feel bound by the existing roadmap that is out there for comment. Mary Schapiro SEC Chairman J anuary 15, 2009 Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 23 We call on our international accounting bodies to redouble their efforts to achieve a single set of high-quality, global accounting standards within the context of their independent standard-setting process, and complete their convergence project by June 2011. G20 Fall Meeting in Pittsburgh September 25, 2009 Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 24 I am greatly encouraged by the commitment of the IASB and the FASB to provide greater transparency to the standard-setting process and their convergence efforts. I believe that these efforts will result in improved financial information provided to investors. Mary Schapiro SEC Chairman November 5, 2009 Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 25 Today's Commission statement reaffirms our support for a single globally-accepted standard, describes the issues that need to be further examined and analyzed, and lays out the events that must occur between now and 2011. Mary L. Schapiro SEC Chairman February 24, 2010 Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 26 Convergence SEC SEC Roadmap Milestones 1. Improvements in accounting standards 2. Funding and accountability of IASCF 3. Improved ability to use XBRL for IFRS 4. Education and training on IFRS in the U.S. 5. Limited early use by select few 6. Anticipated future rulemaking 7. Potential implementation sequence FYE on or after 15 December Large Accelerated Filers 2014 Accelerated Filers 2015 Non-Accelerated Filers 2016 Reconciliation alternatives Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 27 Convergence SEC SEC Statement on Global Accounting Standards February 24, 2010 Commission Statement in Support of Convergence and Global Accounting Standards Office of Chief Accountant to develop and execute a Work Plan Progress reports beginning October 2010 Early adoption proposal rescinded SEC to decide in 2011 First-time U.S. issuers report under IFRS: 2015 or 2016 Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 28 Convergence SEC SEC Staff Work Plan Specifically, the Work Plan addresses areas of concern that were highlighted by comment letters on the SECs proposed Roadmap, including: 1. Sufficient development and application of IFRS for the U.S. domestic reporting system 2. Independence of standard setting for the benefit of investors 3. Investor understanding and education regarding IFRS 4. Examination of how the U.S. regulatory environment would be affected by a change in accounting standards 5. Impact on issuers, both large and small 6. Human capital readiness Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 29 Overview of IFRS: A Few Basic Concepts Key definitions Conversion: Overall transition to new standards Convergence: Rewriting of one standard at a time Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 30 Convergence IASB/FASB Definition Where transactions or events are the same or similar, the accounting should be the same, or there should be enough transparency in the disclosures to allow the reader to understand the differences. (Plus a continuing effort by standard setters to reduce differences between systems over time.) Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 31 Convergence IASB/FASB IASB/FASB convergence efforts 2002 Norwalk Agreement 2006 MOU 2008 Update to MOU 2009 J oint Statement Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 32 Convergence IASB/FASB Major joint projects Consolidations Derecognition Fair value measurement Financial instruments with characteristics of equity Financial statement presentation Leases Revenue recognition Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 33 Convergence IASB/FASB Other MoU projects Employee benefits J oint ventures Income taxes Other joint projects Conceptual Framework Emission trading schemes Insurance contracts Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 34 Convergence IASB/FASB IFRS and U.S. GAAP Level of Convergence Standard (IAS/IFRS) Converged? Mostly Some No 1 Presentation of financial statements X 2 Inventories X 7 Cash flow statements X 8 Error corrections and policy changes X 10 Events after the balance sheet X 11 Construction contracts X 12 Income Taxes X 16 Property, plant & equipment X 17 Leases X 18 Revenue X 19 Employee benefits X 21 Effects of changes in foreign exchange rate X 23 Borrowing costs X 24 Related party disclosures X 27 Consolidated financial statements X 28 Investment in Associates X Standard (IAS/IFRS) Converged ? Mostly Some No 29 Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies X 31 Investment in joint ventures X 32 Financial Instruments - presentation X 33 Earnings per share X 34 Interim financial reporting X 36 Impairment of assets X 37 Provisions, contingent assets and contingent liabilities X 38 Intangible assets X 39 Financial Instruments recognition & measurement X 40 Investment in property X 41 Agriculture X 2 Share-based payment X 3 Business combinations X 5 Discontinuing operations X 7 Financial Instruments - disclosure X 8 Segment reporting X Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 35 Agenda IFRS: The path to convergence Key differences between US GAAP and IFRS First time adoption of IFRS Transition rules Resource challenges Final Thoughts Questions and Answers Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 36 Convergence IASB/FASB Tangible fixed assets/PP&E Asset componentization Physical or non-physical May need to redo systems for more detail Track individual components Track depreciation and useful lives Derecognize components Earlier disposal or retirement Residual asset values Review each balance sheet date Carrying basis Revaluation upward to fair value allowed Must show PP&E rollforward Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 37 Convergence IASB/FASB Revenue recognition U.S. GAAP highly specialized; IFRS more basic IFRS revenue for sale of goods Probable economic benefits flow to entity Revenue can be measured reliably Costs identified and measured reliably IFRS revenue for construction contracts Percentage of completion method Completed contract method prohibited Must be able to estimate outcome and measure stage of completion reliably IFRS revenue for service transactions Percentage of completion method If cannot measure outcome reliably, recognize revenue to extent of costs incurred Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 38 Convergence IASB/FASB Impairment testing Indicators of impairment similar One-step impairment approach Loss is amount book values exceed recoverable amount Recoverable amount is higher of Value in use and fair value less costs to sell Impairment could occur sooner than under U.S. GAAP Reversal of impairment loss allowed Ceilings on reversal amount Need to track multiple values after write-down Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 39 Agenda IFRS: The path to convergence Key differences between US GAAP and IFRS First time adoption of IFRS Transition rules Resource challenges Final Thoughts Questions and Answers Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 40 Convergence IASB/FASB First-time adoption impact Key elements of IFRS 1 Establish a conversion date (opening balance sheet date for comparative periods presented) Apply all IFRS standards retrospectively - excluding certain allowable exemptions All comparative financial statements and disclosures must be in full compliance with IFRS Significant disclosure is required in the first set of IFRS financial statements to explain the effect of transition A reconciliation footnote Each equity component at the transition date and most recent reporting date Profit or loss for the most recent reporting period Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 41 Why IFRS is Relevant to the U.S. Marketplace First-time adoption impact U.S. companies are starting to investigate the potential impact of adopting IFRS Increased inquiries from clients and potential clients on how accounting firms can assist with the IFRS conversion process Larger companies, including General Electric, Time Warner, Microsoft Corporation, established internal task forces to assess the impact of adopting IFRS; their cost estimates range from 0.05% to 1% of revenues for companies adopting IFRS Financial crisis caused companies to rethink their options, including the advantages and disadvantages of adopting IFRS in the near-term Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 42 Convergence IASB/FASB First-time adoption impact 130 reconciliations from foreign filers in 2006 (The Analysts Accounting Observer, Volume 16, No. 11 - September 24, 2007) Impact to income: 2/3 showed income increases (median 12.9%) 1/3 showed lower income (median 9.1%) Two companies had the same income Impact to equity: Slightly more than half showed higher equity (median 6.6%) Slightly less than half showed lower equity (median 12.7%) One company showed no change to equity Significant differences were caused by: deferred taxes, property, plant and equipment, pensions, minority interests, purchase price accounting and asset impairment Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 43 Convergence IASB/FASB First-time adoption impact Financial Reporting and Accounting Operations People IT Systems and Control Processes As a chief tax officer, why should I be concerned about IFRS and what action steps should I take? Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 45 Managing risk Change is coming Change will be substantial Change will impact tax Quality and comparability of information Effective tax rates Company agreements Transfer pricing Compensation Strategies Repatriation Debt agreements Get a seat at the table Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 46 Direct Hit/Collateral Damage Good news and bad news The Good News Tax Rules are not changing! The Bad News Everything else is! Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 47 IASB Convergence of accounting for income taxes Process began in 2004 ASC 740 and IAS 12 similar, but different Started, then stopped convergence process March 31, 2009, Exposure Draft, Income Taxes released by IASB for comment by J uly 31, 2009 Many differences between IAS 12 and FAS 109 tentative conclusions substantially eliminated if converged Definitions of tax basis and temporary differences primarily reconciled Initial recognition exception for temporary differences eliminated Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 48 FASB Convergence of accounting for income taxes Significant progress toward convergence made IASB goal is to issue a final standard in 2010 FASB to solicit feedback on IASB Exposure Draft, Income Taxes Depending on feedback, FASB may add an agenda item to reopen discussion of income taxes with a view of adopting Exposure Draft, Income Taxes Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 49 Convergence of accounting for income taxes Key differences Accounting for uncertain tax positions Accounting for deferred taxes for investments in domestic subsidiaries and joint ventures Use of substantially enacted verses enacted Tax effects of share based payments Tax effects of leveraged leases Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 50 Collateral Damage There is a strong probability that the collateral damage will have greater initial implications in the tax world than the changes to IAS 12/34 Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 51 Collateral Damage: The role of Treasury and Congress Treasury/Big 6/Dow 30 Dialogue Hot 5 Inventory Transfer pricing Accounting methods Revenue recognition E&P Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 52 Collateral Damage: Accounting methods LIFO IFRS does not allow the use of the LIFO inventory method Current Federal tax rules require financial statement conformity (book-tax conformity) in order to use LIFO Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 53 Will LIFO be repealed prior to IFRS conversion? Presidents budget proposal Are some industries more vulnerable Could LIFO still be used for Federal tax purposes after IFRS conversion? Legislative change IRS regulatory authority Collateral Damage: Accounting methods LIFO Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 54 Changing from LIFO to another method for valuing inventories First in, first out (FIFO) Rolling-average method Recapture of LIFO reserve Current four-year recovery period Will Congress/IRS provide for a longer period? Collateral Damage: Accounting methods LIFO Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 55 Collateral Damage: Accounting methods Changes in methods of accounting Considerations when changing book method Is the new method a proper method for tax? Will the new method create a book-tax difference? How will method change the calculation of an existing book-tax difference? Is a Form 3115 Application for Change in Accounting Method required? Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 56 Will the IRS provide special procedures for companies making the conversion? Issues for IRS to consider Allowing global method change upon conversion oGrouping of method changes oClean-up of improper methods Information required for method change Automatic or Advance Consent Period for section 481(a) adjustment Collateral Damage: Accounting methods Changes in methods of accounting Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 57 Opportunity for accounting methods review Consider impact on income tax reporting and cash taxes payable Take global approach Begin planning now Collateral Damage: Accounting methods Changes in methods of accounting Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 58 Collateral Damage: International Tax International tax implications Several international tax regulations specifically reference GAAP These international tax regulations include: 1.482.9T(e)(2)(iii) (GAAP reference) 1.861-9T(g)(2)(ii)(A)(2) (U.S. GAAP reference) 1.864-4(c)(4) (GAAP reference) 1.897-1(o)(4)(i) and (ii) (both U.S. GAAP reference) 1.897-2(b)(2)(ii) (U.S. GAAP reference) 1.964-1(b) (accounting principles generally accepted in the United States) 1.985-1(b)(2)(ii)(D) (U.S. GAAP reference) 1.985-3(b)(2) (U.S. GAAP reference) 1.985-4(b) (U.S. GAAP reference) 1.988-1(f)(1)(ii)(B) (U.S. GAAP reference) 1.6038-2(g) (GAAP reference) 1.6038A-3(c)(2)(ii) (U.S. GAAP reference) 1.6046-1(b)(10) (GAAP reference) 1.6046-1(g) (U.S. GAAP reference) Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 59 Additionally, several international tax reporting forms specifically reference GAAP Some of the international tax forms that reference GAAP include: Form 5471 Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations Form 8858 Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Foreign Disregarded Entities Form 8865 Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Foreign Partnerships As the movement toward IFRS continues, the IRS and Treasury will need to address the reference to GAAP in these regulations and forms. See AICPA letter to IRS and Treasury on October 10, 2008 discussing theses issues in the context of IFRS Collateral Damage: International Tax International tax implications Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 60 Collateral Damage: Transfer Pricing Stating the obvious Covering the not-so-obvious Proactivity and projections In the land of APAs Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 61 The good, the bad, and the ugly Similarly situated taxpayers Expected guidance The big finish Collateral Damage: Transfer Pricing Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 62 Agenda IFRS: The path to convergence Key differences between US GAAP and IFRS First time adoption of IFRS Transition rules Resource challenges Final Thoughts Questions and Answers Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 63 Final thoughts: How companies are impacted by IFRS Changing an organizations basis of accounting from U.S. GAAP to IFRS impacts an organizations accounting and reporting requirements, which will require its people to obtain new skills and knowledge, change internal processes, and likely impact an organizations systems Four areas that will be impacted in an organization from implementing IFRS: Accounting and reporting Processes Systems People Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 64 Effects on a companys accounting and reporting requirements Final thoughts: How companies are impacted Increased financial disclosures Disclosures previously required by Regulation S-K may need to be moved to audit financial statements Changes to equity IFRS generally has a narrower definition of equity, hybrid financial instruments are bifurcated between debt and equity Changes to income Out of 137 companies reporting 2006 results under GAAP and IFRS: 63% showed higher earnings under IFRS Median company profits jumped 11% Increased emphasis on fair value accounting There are more circumstances in which fair value is called for compared to U.S. GAAP Consolidation of additional entities Application of IFRS can result in consolidation of additional entities, which impacts: Debt covenants Financing arrangements Sarbanes-Oxley certifications and internal control requirements Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 65 Anticipated effects that impact an organizations people Final thoughts: How companies are impacted Retraining and acquiring new skills Incentive compensation structures: stock compensation or cash bonus structures Adjustment of key performance indicators Lack of people within the organization to keep day-to-day activities processing in current state during the conversion The need to structure appropriate project management teams to oversee the conversion Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 66 Anticipated changes to a companys processes Final thoughts: How companies are impacted Changes to financial statement preparation include: Accounting processes that will support changes based on documentationneeds Change of internal control documentation to reflect changes in processes Needto change scoping methodologies Understandingchanged to develop new controls Developinga new test approach to incorporate IFRS methodologies Changes in policies and procedures to address changes reflected from accounting policy New processes will need to be developed to capture information that was not previously developed Will impact the use of the specialists for valuations based on the changes to impairment guidance Contracts, including debt agreements and covenants, will be impacted and will need to be addressed to understand the impact of the companys compliance Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 67 Anticipated changes to a companys systems Final thoughts: How companies are impacted Changes to the chart of accounts Consolidating entities Dual reporting (transitional) Changes in calculations Creation/Deletion of system reports Presentation of information within the system Compliance with IFRS along with other regulations simultaneously Data fields and data requirements Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 68 Final thoughts: Where do I start? IFRS GAAP TAX ? ? ? ? ? ? Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 69 Final thoughts: Im lost. . .What do I do? #1 Dont panic #2 Be comforted by the thought that you are part of a large group! And help is available. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 70 Final thoughts: Establish a game plan Elements could include Vision for the outcome Direction Execution Acceptance by all stakeholders Monitor and measure results Confirm management/Board support Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 71 Final thoughts: Examine broad areas of potential impact and devise a sub game plan for each GAAP/IFRS Comparison: Which FAS apply to my company and how do IFRS change the accounting? Debt arrangements: Do IFRS impact classification? Compensation plans: Do IFRS results change behavior? Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 72 IT: What do I keep, toss or acquire Entities: Keep or eliminate Transfer Pricing: Do IFRS reflect economics anticipated in agreements Treasury function: Does my repatriation strategy change? Final thoughts: Next steps Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 73 Final thoughts: Identify other impacted groups and coordinate approach Investor relations Human resources Internal audit Treasury Accounting and Finance IT Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 74 Final thoughts: Next steps Establish conversion timeline and schedule deliverables Design a training program for each individual Communicate, Communicate, Communicate Internal stakeholders External stakeholders Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 75 Publications issued / planned Joint IASB/ FASB convergence projects Q2/Q3 2010 Financial statement presentation discontinued operations ED (May) Financial statement presentation organization and presentation ED (May) Revenue recognition ED (J une) Leases ED (J uly) Financial instruments with characteristics of equity ED (J une) Insurance contracts ED (J une) Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 76 Publications issued / planned IASB only convergence projects Second quarter 2010 Post employment benefits defined benefit plans ED (April 29) Financial instruments classification and measurement ED (May 11) Financial instruments hedge accounting ED (Q3-2010) Consolidation disclosures SPEs/structured entities IFRS (J une) J oint ventures IFRS (J une) Derecognition ED (Q3-2010) Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 77 IFRS for SMEs What is the IFRS for SMEs? Published J uly 2009 Separate framework for accounting and financial reporting Simplified version of IFRS but consistent principles and concepts No specific effective date Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 78 IFRS for SMEs Who is it aimed at? No size-related limits Non-publicly accountable entities that must or would like to produce general purpose financial statements - Securities not publicly traded - Not a financial institution - Not holding assets in fiduciary capacity as one of its primary businesses Subsidiary of a listed company can use it if the sub itself is not listed Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 79 IFRS for SMEs How is IFRS for SMEs simplified (overview)? Simplified drafting easier to read and no black letter paragraphs Some topics omitted if irrelevant to majority of SMEs Segment reporting Interim reporting EPS Insurance Assets held for sale Substantially stand-alone If reported voluntarily, describe basis for preparation and presentation Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 80 IFRS for SMEs How is IFRS for SMEs simplified (overview)? (continued) Complex options in full IFRS are now removed in IFRS for SMEs, for example Joint ventures No proportionate consolidation (J CE can be accounted either at cost, equity method or at FV) PPE No revaluation option Intangible assets No revaluation option Investment properties At cost or at FV - driven by circumstances FV - if available without undue cost or effort Post-employment defined benefit plans Corridor approach is no longer permitted Some simplified valuation assumptions permitted Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 81 IFRS for SMEs How is IFRS for SMEs simplified (overview)? (continued) Recognition and measurement simplifications - examples Goodwill Amortized (10 year life if no reliable estimate exists) Impairment testing only needed if indicators exist Research and development All costs are expensed Borrowing costs All costs are expensed Financial instruments Only 2 categories (amortized cost or FV through P&L) Much simplified (although restricted) rules on hedge accounting Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 82 IFRS for SMEs How is IFRS for SMEs simplified (overview)? (continued) Full IFRS IFRS for SMEs Numbered by standard Organized by topic (e.g. inventories) About 3,000 potential disclosures About 300 potential disclosures About 2,800 pages Less than 230 pages Updated several times a year To be updated every 3 years Fast facts Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 83 Questions? Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 84 Grant Thornton LLP IFRS Resources IFRS Resource Center www.GrantThornton.com\IFRS Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 85 Grant Thornton Thinking www.GrantThornton.com\IFRS Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 86 IFRS Publications www.GrantThornton.com\IFRS Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 87 IFRS Publications www.GrantThornton.com\IFRS Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 88 IFRS Publications www.GrantThornton.com\IFRS Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. 89 IFRS Publications www.GrantThornton.com\IFRS Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Grant Thornton LLP. 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