IFRS 18: Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements
Replaces IAS 1 for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027. Introduces defined categories in the income statement (operating, investing, financing), required subtotals, management-defined performance measures (MPMs) disclosure, and enhanced aggregation/disaggregation requirements.
Why IFRS 18 matters
IFRS 18 is the most significant presentation overhaul in over two decades. Canadian reporting issuers need to plan transition disclosures and restated comparatives now.
Framework: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
IFRS are issued by the IFRS Foundation and used by Canadian publicly accountable enterprises as required by Part I of the CPA Canada Handbook. Auditors test whether the financial statements comply with IFRS as issued by the IASB.
Primary source: IFRS Foundation
Frequently asked
What is IFRS 18?
Replaces IAS 1 for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027. Introduces defined categories in the income statement (operating, investing, financing), required subtotals, management-defined performance measures (MPMs) disclosure, and enhanced aggregation/disaggregation requirements.
Why does IFRS 18 matter for an audit?
IFRS 18 is the most significant presentation overhaul in over two decades. Canadian reporting issuers need to plan transition disclosures and restated comparatives now.
Which framework does IFRS 18 belong to?
IFRS 18 falls under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). IFRS are issued by the IFRS Foundation and used by Canadian publicly accountable enterprises as required by Part I of the CPA Canada Handbook. Auditors test whether the financial statements comply with IFRS as issued by the IASB.
Related standards — International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
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