[Global Financial Insights] IASB Publishes April 2025 Update Alongside IFRIC March Addendum and More
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Global Financial Insights is a weekly feature for the Accounts and Audit Module subscribers of Taxmann.com. It provides you with the latest updates on financial reporting and auditing practices from across the globe. Here is this week’s financial update:
1. IASB April 2025 Update alongside IFRIC March addendum
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) have published their latest updates, summarizing decisions and discussions from the IASB’s April 2025 meeting and the IFRIC’s March 2025 session. These updates highlight ongoing efforts to enhance clarity and consistency in IFRS application.
2. IFRS for SMEs: Marked-up Standard & Module Updates released
The IFRS Foundation has published a marked-up version of the IFRS for SMEs Standard to highlight changes in the third edition. Updated educational modules, starting with Module 11: Financial Instruments, will begin rolling out from May 2025 to aid in implementation.
3. ISSB April 2025 Update: Spotlight on Biodiversity & Human Capital
The ISSB explored early research on biodiversity and human capital, aiming to guide future sustainability disclosures. A new Roadmap Development Tool was also launched to help companies implement reporting standards.
4. FRC Sanctions audit firm for Breach of Audit Tenure Rules
The FRC fined EY £325,000 and partner Christopher Voogd £32,500 for exceeding the 10-year audit limit without a public tender in the SWSF audit. The case exposed compliance failures in EY’s internal systems, underscoring the need for stronger controls and adherence to auditor rotation rules.
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