FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (2024)

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Is FRS 102 applicable in Ireland? ›

FRS 102 is a financial reporting standard that is applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. This FRS is a single financial reporting standard that applies to the financial statements of entities that are not applying adopted IFRS, FRS 101 or FRS 105.

What is the new UK GAAP based on? The new UK GAAP standard is FRS 102, 'The financial reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. It is based on the IFRS for SMEs, a simplified IFRS standard developed by the International Accounting Standards Board for non-publicly accountable entities.

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There are more regulations in Ireland for accounting than in America. Companies in America must adhere to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, (GAAP), set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Companies accounting in Ireland must comply with FRS102.

FRS 102 applies to financial statements that are intended to give a true and fair view of a reporting entity's financial position and profit or loss for a period. It applies not only to companies but also to public benefit and other types of entity.

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Yes, UK GAAP is still used, and FRS 102 is a prominent part of it. The choice between UK GAAP, IFRS, and FRS 102 depends on factors like company size, structure, and reporting requirements.

FRS 105 is the financial reporting standard for companies classed as micro-entities. It's based on FRS 102 but is simplified further. Under the FRS 105 financial reporting standard, your statutory accounts must include: Balance sheet.

FRS 102: Fair value

Fair value is the amount for which an asset, liability or equity instrument could be exchanged or settled between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's length transaction. In some instances you may require expert advice to determine a fair value. A class of assets may be measured at fair value.

Should I use UK GAAP or IFRS? ›

The international financial reporting standards (“IFRS”) are the standards applicable to companies who do not apply a local GAAP. These mostly tend to be international companies. IFRS is mandatory for listed companies, but for all other UK companies there is a choice between IFRS and UK GAAP.

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FRS 103 is applied by companies that apply FRS 102 and: issue insurance (and reinsurance) contracts; hold reinsurance contracts; issue financial instruments with a discretionary participation feature.

It sets out overall requirements for the presentation of financial statements, guidelines for their structure and minimum requirements for their content.

New Irish GAAP (FRS 102) is relatively similar to existing Irish GAAP. However, the guidance is more concise, with all accounting and disclosure requirements specified within a single standard. FRS 102 replaces all existing Irish standards (FRSs and SSAPs) and UITF abstracts.

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