Law Summary
Board of Accountancy's Review and Findings
- The Board conducted a detailed study and review of the Preface to PFRS.
- The Board found the document to be well-taken and instructive.
- The document was deemed appropriate for compliance by practicing Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the Philippines.
Resolution to Adopt the Preface as Part of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- The Board resolved to adopt the Preface to Philippine Financial Reporting Standards as part of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the Philippines.
- This adoption integrates the Preface to PFRS into the official accounting framework for financial reporting.
Effectivity of the Resolution
- The resolution and the Preface to PFRS became effective for annual financial reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2005.
- This implies mandatory compliance by CPAs and entities for financial reports starting from that date.
Signatories and Official Approvals
- The resolution was adopted on December 28, 2004, and signed by the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Members of the Board.
- It was attested by the Secretary of the Professional Regulatory Boards.
- The resolution also received official approval from the Commissioners of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).