Effects of the new revenue recognition policy IFRS 15 for multinational Retail companies
Effects of the new revenue recognition policy IFRS 15 for multinational Retail companies

Author: Annika Specht

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2022-05-25

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 3346650820

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Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2021 in the subject Business economics - Accounting and Taxes, grade: 88%, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, course: Corporate Reporting, language: English, abstract: The International Financial Reporting Standard 15 (IFRS 15) - Revenue from Contracts with Customers, announced in May 2014 by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), has widely changed the way how companies recognise, measure and disclose revenues. This article investigates the question of whether the objectives to eliminate inconsistencies, improve comparability and increase revenue levels were achieved in practice. The aim is to synthesize previous research on the various effects of the IFRS 15 implementation, specifically the accounting and information effects, and provide empirical evidence for the impact on financial statements. As available literature has identified the effects for the Retail sector only superficially without any quantification, this article aims to bridge current knowledge gaps by focusing on Retail companies. To carry out this research, the author has selected four multinational Retail companies to review qualitative and quantitative information on the IFRS 15 implementation from their annual reports to determine possible accounting and information effects. Results show that IFRS 15 had no significant but slightly positive impact on the financial figures of the selected companies, leading to the conclusion that the persued goal to improve revenue levels turned effective in the Retail sector.

Ifrs 15
Ifrs 15

Author: Leo Lehr

Publisher:

Published: 2017-07-20

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9783981883701

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Companies are required to implement a new accounting standard in January 2018 - the IFRS 15 standard for revenue from contracts with customers. In the process, they have the unique chance to do more than just fulfill a regulation: The implementation is an opportunity to critically assess processes for revenue accounting and improve inefficient "business-as-usual" processes. When the standard is implemented together with process improvements and powerful software, your company can gain a competitive advantage and significantly lower the cost of becoming compliant. Those companies that drag their feet and have to comply on a manual basis each month after January 2018 will be at a disadvantage, due to the high cost of manually reconciling accounts and creating reports. In this book, you will learn the regulatory background of IFRS 15 and how to best meet the challenges associated with implementation, based on examples from the telecommunications and software industries. "IFRS 15: Revenue from contracts with customers, with SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting" prepares organizations for the impact of the standard on processes throughout the company that are related to revenue recognition. The authors explore: - How the most important IFRS 15 framework, the 5-step model, works - How different areas of your company will be affected by IFRS 15 - How IFRS 15 implementation works with the solution from one vendor, SAP's Revenue Accounting and Reporting (SAP RAR) module.

International GAAP 2020
International GAAP 2020

Author: Ernst & Young LLP

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-02-25

Total Pages: 5440

ISBN-13: 1119669944

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International GAAP 2020 is a comprehensive guide to interpreting and implementing International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), setting IFRS in a relevant business context, and providing insights into how complex practical issues should be resolved in the real world of global financial reporting. This book is an essential tool for anyone applying, auditing, interpreting, regulating, studying, or teaching IFRS. Written by financial reporting professionals from around the world, this guide to reporting under IFRS provides a global perspective, clearly explaining complex technical accounting issues and setting IFRS in a practical context. Numerous worked examples and hundreds of illustrations from the published financial reports of major listed companies from around the world are included. The 2020 edition has been fully revised and updated with information on the latest IFRS changes and current issues.

Preliminary Views on Revenue Recognition in Contracts with Customers
Preliminary Views on Revenue Recognition in Contracts with Customers

Author: International Accounting Standards Board

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13:

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And invitation to comment -- Revenue recognition based on changes in assets and liabilities -- A contract-based revenue recognition principle -- Performance obligations -- Satisfaction of performance obligations -- Measurement of performance obligations -- Potential effects on present practice.

International GAAP 2015
International GAAP 2015

Author: Ernst & Young LLP

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-02-11

Total Pages: 4268

ISBN-13: 1119000009

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IFRSs, the standards set by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), are complex and sometimes obscure. Understanding their implications and applying them appropriately requires something special; and that is why International GAAP® 2015 is the essential tool for anyone applying, auditing, interpreting, regulating, studying and teaching international financial reporting. It provides expert interpretation and practical guidance for busy professionals, and includes, in every chapter, detailed analysis of how complex financial reporting problems can be resolved appropriately and effectively. The International Financial Reporting Group of Ernst & Young includes financial reporting specialists from throughout the world. Complex technical accounting issues are explained clearly in a practical working context that enables immediate understanding of the point at issue. International GAAP® 2015 is the only globally focused work on IFRSs. It is not constrained by any individual country’s legislation or financial reporting regulations, and it ensures an international consistency of approach unavailable elsewhere. It shows how difficult practical issues should be approached in the complex, global world of international financial reporting, where IFRSs have become the accepted financial reporting system in more than 100 countries. This integrated approach provides a unique level of authoritative material for anyone involved in preparing, interpreting or auditing company accounts, for regulators, academic researchers and for all students of accountancy. All aspects of the detailed requirements of IFRS are dealt with on a topic-by-topic basis. Each chapter of International GAAP® 2015 deals with a key area of IFRS and has a common structure for ease of use: • An introduction to the background issues • An explanation of relevant principles • A clear exposition of the requirements of IFRS • A discussion of the implications in practice and possible alternative solutions available • Worked examples • Extracts from real company accounts • A full listing of the required disclosures

International GAAP 2016
International GAAP 2016

Author: Ernst & Young LLP

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-12-21

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1119180473

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IFRSs, the standards set by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), are complex and sometimes obscure. Understanding their implications and applying them appropriately requires something special; and that is why International GAAP 2016 is the essential tool for anyone applying, auditing, interpreting, regulating, studying and teaching international financial reporting. It provides expert interpretation and practical guidance for busy professionals, and includes, in every chapter, detailed analysis of how complex financial reporting problems can be resolved appropriately and effectively. The International Financial Reporting Group of Ernst & Young includes financial reporting specialists from throughout the world. Complex technical accounting issues are explained clearly in a practical working context that enables immediate understanding of the point at issue. International GAAP 2016 is the only globally focused work on IFRSs. It is not constrained by any individual country's legislation or financial reporting regulations, and it ensures an international consistency of approach unavailable elsewhere. It shows how difficult practical issues should be approached in the complex, global world of international financial reporting, where IFRSs have become the accepted financial reporting system in more than 100 countries. This integrated approach provides a unique level of authoritative material for anyone involved in preparing, interpreting or auditing company accounts, for regulators, academic researchers and for all students of accountancy. All aspects of the detailed requirements of IFRS are dealt with on a topic-by-topic basis. Each chapter of International GAAP 2016 deals with a key area of IFRS and has a common structure for ease of use: • An introduction to the background issues • An explanation of relevant principles • A clear exposition of the requirements of IFRS • A discussion of the implications in practice and possible alternative solutions available • Worked examples • Extracts from real company accounts • A full listing of the required disclosures