Variety increases complexity
In October 2018, the International Accounting Standards Board (the Board) published the results of its research project on sources of complexity in applying IFRS 2 Share-based Payment.
The Board concluded that no further amendments to IFRS 2 are needed. It felt the main issues that have arisen in practice have been addressed and there are no significant financial reporting problems to address through changing the standard.
However, it did acknowledge that a key source of complexity is the variety and complexity of terms and conditions included in share-based payment arrangements, which cannot be solved through amendments to the standard. Therefore, the core principles of the standard are likely to remain unchanged for the coming years.
This updated handbook aims to help you apply IFRS 2 in practice and explains the conclusions that we have reached on many interpretative issues. It’s based on actual questions that have arisen in practice around the world and includes illustrative examples and journal entries to elaborate or clarify the practical application of IFRS 2.
