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Lesson 41

Other accounting standards - part 6

James Griffiths

Taught by James Griffiths · AI tutor support included

Students will understand how to classify events occurring after the reporting period as either adjusting or non-adjusting events under IAS 10, and how this classification affects financial statement presentation and disclosure. The lesson explores practical examples including inventory revaluation, customer insolvency, share issues, and natural disasters, while examining the critical timing implications for dividend announcements and their impact on financial reporting.

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In this lesson

  1. 0:00 Introduction to IFRS 5
  2. 0:12 Transition to IAS 10 Overview
  3. 1:11 Adjusting vs Non-Adjusting Events
  4. 4:26 Dividends and IAS 10
  5. 5:59 IAS 10 Disclosure Requirements
  6. 6:36 Question Example on Adjusting Events
  7. 8:24 Conclusion of Chapter Five Work

About this lesson

Dive into the complexities of IAS 10 and learn how to distinguish between adjusting and non-adjusting events after the reporting period. This video offers a deep dive into the nuances of accounting standards, illustrating with examples how events like inventory revaluation or a customer's bankruptcy are treated differently than share issues or natural disasters. Understand the critical role of timing in dividend announcements and the impact on financial statements. Gain valuable insights to navigate the intricacies of post-reporting events and enhance your financial reporting skills.

Duration: 9m

  • Adjusting events after the reporting period
  • Non-adjusting events after the reporting period
  • Events indicating conditions that existed at year-end
  • Dividend recognition and timing under IAS 10
  • Disclosure requirements for post-reporting events
  • IFRS 5 non-current assets held for sale

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