ICAI issues IFRS Foundation document for comments



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its XBRL India section, is seeking public comments on a proposed update to the IFRS Taxonomy. This update, specifically 'IFRS Taxonomy 2021—Proposed Update 3', concerns the initial application of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 regarding comparative information. As Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) are based on IFRS Standards, this process allows Indian stakeholders to voice their concerns and stay informed about international developments.

XBRL India
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
23rd December, 2021

IFRS Foundation document issued for comments: IFRS Taxonomy 2021-Proposed Update 3 Initial Application of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9-Comparative Information (Amendment to IFRS 17)

ICAI Seeks Comments on IFRS Foundation s Proposed Taxonomy Update

Since Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) are based on the IFRS Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) of IFRS Foundation, the XBRL India (section 8 company of ICAI) also refers to the IFRS taxonomy while formulating/developing/amending Ind AS based XBRL Taxonomy in India.

ICAI Seeks Comments on IFRS Foundation s Proposed Taxonomy Update

IFRS Foundation, before issuing the updated IFRS Taxonomy, issues Exposure Draft of the proposed amendments seeking public comments from across the globe. XBRL India with the aim to provide an opportunity to the various stakeholders in India to raise their concerns at the initial IFRS Taxonomy updation stage it self, invites comments on the Exposure Drafts issued by the IFRS Foundation. It also helps the Indian stakeholders to be aware of the international developments.

Recently, IFRS Foundation has issued the following Exposure Draft for public comments:

IFRS Taxonomy 2021—Proposed Update 3 Initial Application of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9-Comparative Information (Amendment to IFRS 17)

This Exposure Draft proposes to add one text block element to the IFRS Taxonomy to reflect this new disclosure requirement in IFRS 17 (Issued by the IASB recently). The Exposure Draft can be found at the below link:
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Comments may be submitted through any of the following modes, which can reach us by January 10, 2021:

Email: Comments can be sent to: xbrl@icai.in
Postal: CA. S.N.Gupta, Joint Director, Technical Directorate, XBRL India, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI Bhawan, Post Box No. 7100, Indraprastha Marg, New Delhi 110 002

FAQ :

ICAI is seeking comments on the 'IFRS Taxonomy 2021—Proposed Update 3: Initial Application of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9-Comparative Information (Amendment to IFRS 17)' Exposure Draft.

Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) are based on IFRS Standards. XBRL India, a section of ICAI, refers to the IFRS taxonomy when developing the Ind AS based XBRL Taxonomy in India, and thus seeks stakeholder input on international proposals.

The Exposure Draft proposes adding a text block element to the IFRS Taxonomy to reflect a new disclosure requirement in IFRS 17.

Comments can be submitted via email to xbrl@icai.in or by post to CA. S.N.Gupta, Joint Director, Technical Directorate, XBRL India, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI Bhawan, Post Box No. 7100, Indraprastha Marg, New Delhi 110 002.

Comments must be submitted and reach ICAI by January 10, 2021.




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