The document discusses international accounting standards and standard-setting bodies. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) establishes International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) through a transparent and open process. IFRS are principle-based standards that provide flexibility, while US GAAP are more rules-based. The IASB has 16 members and seeks input from advisory committees. National standard-setting bodies like the Philippine Accounting Standards Council adopt IFRS for use in their countries. Certified public accountants in the Philippines are represented by different associations depending on their sector of practice.
The document discusses international accounting standards and standard-setting bodies. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) establishes International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) through a transparent and open process. IFRS are principle-based standards that provide flexibility, while US GAAP are more rules-based. The IASB has 16 members and seeks input from advisory committees. National standard-setting bodies like the Philippine Accounting Standards Council adopt IFRS for use in their countries. Certified public accountants in the Philippines are represented by different associations depending on their sector of practice.
The document discusses international accounting standards and standard-setting bodies. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) establishes International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) through a transparent and open process. IFRS are principle-based standards that provide flexibility, while US GAAP are more rules-based. The IASB has 16 members and seeks input from advisory committees. National standard-setting bodies like the Philippine Accounting Standards Council adopt IFRS for use in their countries. Certified public accountants in the Philippines are represented by different associations depending on their sector of practice.
AC 1101 (Conceptual Framework and Accounting Standards)
IASB ( International Accounting Standard Board )
- Maximum of 16 members (Board of Directors/trustees) - Board of Trustees - Focus to entertaining advices from IFRS - The one helping IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) - Formed in 2001 to replace IASC - Based in London - British Standards (Favored to use)
Principle Based Standard
- IASB (British Standard) - Widely used by different country around the world - Flexible - User has freedom to use the standards - Adjusting Accounting Principle to a company transactions - Argument is more on the understanding judgement
Rules Based Standard
- US GAAP ( Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) - US/American Standard - Generally used in the used in the US and other countries - Complex - User had the standard based on established rule - Companies is adjusting for the rules - Just following the rules.
IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
- The one who represent/implemented the standard - 22 trustees
Advisory - Supporting body of
Committee - Receive issues/conflicts about the standard - The voice of the board - Dealing ore about the
IAS (International Accounting Standard)
*IASC (International Accounting Standard Committee) - Volunteer Professionals INTERPRETATION - Draft *Developing of the Standards* 1. If there is a new project or standards proposal from the board of trustees 2. Discussion Papers - Document of the brainstorming from the board 3. Evaluation 4. Deliberation - open to the public - Publish reading materials 5. To publish (exposed draft) 6. Deliberation 7. Refinement 8. New Standards (the implementation of the new standards)
PAS (Philippine Accounting Standard)
PFRS (Philippine Financial Reporting Standards ) IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) PICPA (Philippine Institute of CPA) - National organization of CPAs in the Philippines
*Four Sectors which a CPA me be practicing*
ACPAPP (Association of Certified Public Accountants in Public Practice) - Organization of CPA conducting external audit - Practicing Public Service - External Auditors - CPA having auditing firms ACPACI (Association of Certified Public Accountants in Commerce and Industry) - All CPA working in the company e.g. General Managers in the Bank nACAPE (National Association of Certified Public Accountants in Education) - Organization of all CPA (being teachers) teaching in the Universities GACPA (Government Association of Certified Public Accountants) - Working in the government e.g. BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue)