Law Summary
Resolution by the Financial Reporting Standards Council
- The Financial Reporting Standards Council adopted the same deferral on November 17, 2008.
- This ensures consistency in the application of accounting standards related to real estate construction agreements.
Transitory Requirements for Companies Using PFRS
- Entities required to adopt Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) must observe specific transitional measures:
- Application of IFRIC 15 is required for annual periods starting on or after January 1, 2012.
- Entities that opt to apply IFRIC 15 prior to 2012 must disclose such early application.
- Changes to accounting policies due to IFRIC 15 must be accounted for retrospectively in accordance with PAS No. 8.
- Entities desiring to explicitly comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) must apply IFRIC 15 for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2009.
Compliance and Implementation
- The resolution provides companies clarity on when and how to apply IFRIC 15 in their financial statements.
- Emphasizes the importance of transparent disclosure for early adoption.
- Aligns Philippine financial reporting with international standards while allowing transitional flexibility.
Legal Authority and Adoption
- The notice is issued by the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through the Commission En Banc.
- The resolution was officially adopted on December 5, 2008, signed by Chairperson Fe B. Barin.
- Serves as a regulatory guidance for companies engaged in real estate construction regarding accounting treatment of agreements.