Introduction 1 Part I: Concepts and Basic Standards 7
Chapter 1: Introducing IFRS 9
Chapter 2: Getting to Grips with Some Basic IFRS 27
Chapter 3: Taking the Plunge: Adopting IFRS for the First Time 51
Part II: Looking at the Key Components of Financial Statements 69
Chapter 4: Accounting for Assets 71
Chapter 5: Looking at Assets You Don't See Every Day 95
Chapter 6: Accounting for Liabilities 117
Chapter 7: Examining Liabilities You Don't See Every Day 141
Chapter 8: Accounting for Revenue 161
Chapter 9: Accounting for Equity 179
Part III: Consolidating and Investing 201
Chapter 10: Getting Your Head Around the Basics of Consolidation 203
Chapter 11: Getting to Grips with More Complex Consolidation Issues 217
Chapter 12: Tackling Associates 239
Chapter 13: Juggling Joint Ventures 257
Part IV: Disclosing Information in the Financial Statements 269
Chapter 14: Reporting Related Parties 271
Chapter 15: Skilfully Segmenting Information 289
Chapter 16: Easing into Earnings per Share 303
Part V: The Part of Tens 321
Chapter 17: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid 323
Chapter 18: Ten Disclosure Requirements Under IFRS 333
Chapter 19: Ten Future Developments in IFRS 343
Part VI: Appendixes 349
Appendix A: Sources of Guidance 351
Appendix B: IFRS for SMEs 357
Appendix C: Glossary 361
Index 365
