Increasingly, incentives offered to executives as part of their pay packages can include delivering on a company's ESG strategy. For example, executive bonuses based in part on progress towards a company's net-zero target. In this podcast – the latest in our series on the impact of the transition towards net zero – Rachel Tucker and Anthony Voigt take a closer look at what’s happening in this space. ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Increasingly, incentives offered to executives as part of their pay packages can include delivering on a company's ESG strategy. For example, executive bonuses based in part on progress towards a company's net-zero target. In this podcast – the latest in our series on the impact of the transition towards net zero – Rachel Tucker and Anthony Voigt take a closer look at what’s happening in this space. ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Emissions |  ESG measures in executive pay packages

When a company pledges to meet net-zero targets by a certain date, it faces heightened scrutiny of the steps to be taken to meet such commitments and their potential financial reporting impacts. Stakeholder expectations are high, and if a company is to successfully communicate its progress towards net-zero goals, meaningful and connected disclosures will be crucial. In this podcast – the latest in our series on the impact of the transition towards net zero – Adrian King and Irina Ipatova take a closer look at what’s going on in this space.  ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

When a company pledges to meet net-zero targets by a certain date, it faces heightened scrutiny of the steps to be taken to meet such commitments and their potential financial reporting impacts. Stakeholder expectations are high, and if a company is to successfully communicate its progress towards net-zero goals, meaningful and connected disclosures will be crucial. In this podcast – the latest in our series on the impact of the transition towards net zero – Adrian King and Irina Ipatova take a closer look at what’s going on in this space. ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Emissions | Net-zero commitments | Impacts on financial reporting

The release of the first two IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standards is a key milestone in the evolution of the sustainability reporting landscape towards high-quality mandatory reporting. We now have a clear global baseline for investor-focused sustainability reporting that local jurisdictions can build on. In this podcast – the first in a new series focusing on ESG reporting – Bryce Ehrhardt and Simon Weaver consider how to approach these new standards – from the standpoint of companies that already use the TCFD framework as well as those that don't. ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

The release of the first two IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standards is a key milestone in the evolution of the sustainability reporting landscape towards high-quality mandatory reporting. We now have a clear global baseline for investor-focused sustainability reporting that local jurisdictions can build on. In this podcast – the first in a new series focusing on ESG reporting – Bryce Ehrhardt and Simon Weaver consider how to approach these new standards – from the standpoint of companies that already use the TCFD framework as well as those that don't. ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

ESG reporting | TCFD to ISSB | How does my company get there?

Companies generating carbon credits under voluntary green schemes face a number of financial reporting considerations – especially given the absence of requirements under IFRS® Accounting Standards that apply specifically to these schemes. In this podcast – the latest in our series on the impact of the transition towards net zero – Allison McManus and Irina Ipatova provide some pointers for companies seeking a framework to help them make financial reporting decisions around voluntary green schemes. ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Companies generating carbon credits under voluntary green schemes face a number of financial reporting considerations – especially given the absence of requirements under IFRS® Accounting Standards that apply specifically to these schemes. In this podcast – the latest in our series on the impact of the transition towards net zero – Allison McManus and Irina Ipatova provide some pointers for companies seeking a framework to help them make financial reporting decisions around voluntary green schemes. ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Emissions schemes | Generating carbon credits under voluntary schemes

As companies progress towards their net-zero emissions targets, the rise in voluntary green schemes has triggered an increase in financial reporting questions on their accounting treatment. In this podcast – the second in our series on the impact of this transition on financial reporting under IFRS® Accounting Standards – Allison McManus and Irina Ipatova look specifically at how voluntary green schemes work. ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

As companies progress towards their net-zero emissions targets, the rise in voluntary green schemes has triggered an increase in financial reporting questions on their accounting treatment. In this podcast – the second in our series on the impact of this transition on financial reporting under IFRS® Accounting Standards – Allison McManus and Irina Ipatova look specifically at how voluntary green schemes work. ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Emissions schemes | How do voluntary green schemes work?

Companies across many different sectors have announced their net-zero carbon commitments – as part of a drive towards a greener economy. As businesses embrace new arrangements and operational changes to hit their net-zero targets, they face both challenges and opportunities. In this podcast – the first in a new series on the impact of this transition on financial reporting under IFRS Accounting Standards – Mark Wrigglesworth and Irina Ipatova look specifically at green initiatives in the airlines industry. ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Companies across many different sectors have announced their net-zero carbon commitments – as part of a drive towards a greener economy. As businesses embrace new arrangements and operational changes to hit their net-zero targets, they face both challenges and opportunities. In this podcast – the first in a new series on the impact of this transition on financial reporting under IFRS Accounting Standards – Mark Wrigglesworth and Irina Ipatova look specifically at green initiatives in the airlines industry. ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Emissions schemes | Green initiatives in the airlines industry

Climate-related matters continue to top the list of priorities for investors and other stakeholders with their greater focus on consistency of financial and non-financial information across the annual report. However, they also recognise the challenges companies face from the macroeconomic environment, such as inflation, rising energy prices, the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the continued threat of COVID-19. With this in mind, our latest IFRS Today podcast offers clear and concise points for companies to consider when preparing their year-end financial statements. Hosted by Reinhard Dotzlaw, the podcast offers insights from KPMG specialists on the key questions to ask about climate-related matters, estimating in uncertain times, going concern, impairment, expected credit losses, loss-making contracts, the new global top-up tax and more. ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Climate-related matters continue to top the list of priorities for investors and other stakeholders with their greater focus on consistency of financial and non-financial information across the annual report. However, they also recognise the challenges companies face from the macroeconomic environment, such as inflation, rising energy prices, the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the continued threat of COVID-19. With this in mind, our latest IFRS Today podcast offers clear and concise points for companies to consider when preparing their year-end financial statements. Hosted by Reinhard Dotzlaw, the podcast offers insights from KPMG specialists on the key questions to ask about climate-related matters, estimating in uncertain times, going concern, impairment, expected credit losses, loss-making contracts, the new global top-up tax and more. ‘ISSB™’ is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Areas of focus for 2022 year ends

Within the space of a few weeks, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB™ Board), EFRAG and the SEC have all published proposed sustainability reporting standards. Some are more detailed than others, and some cover wider issues for a wider stakeholder group. All of them represent significant steps towards greater connectivity between sustainability reporting and financial reporting. In this podcast, hosted by Reinhard Dotzlaw, the three leaders of the KPMG global corporate and sustainability reporting team offer a high-level overview of the proposals. ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Within the space of a few weeks, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB™ Board), EFRAG and the SEC have all published proposed sustainability reporting standards. Some are more detailed than others, and some cover wider issues for a wider stakeholder group. All of them represent significant steps towards greater connectivity between sustainability reporting and financial reporting. In this podcast, hosted by Reinhard Dotzlaw, the three leaders of the KPMG global corporate and sustainability reporting team offer a high-level overview of the proposals. ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Comparing international, EU and US sustainability reporting proposals

Interconnectivity between the financial statements and the rest of the annual report on climate-related matters is a key concern for investors and regulators. Investors are challenging the lack of sufficient disclosure of climate-related information in financial statements and are seeking greater transparency and clarity.  The 2021 reporting season is an opportunity for companies to close this information gap by enhancing their disclosures of the impact of climate-related matters. In this podcast, Reinhard Dotzlaw asks authors of some of the most recent articles published on our Climate change financial reporting resource centre to each give an insight into how you and your company might best tell your story. ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Interconnectivity between the financial statements and the rest of the annual report on climate-related matters is a key concern for investors and regulators. Investors are challenging the lack of sufficient disclosure of climate-related information in financial statements and are seeking greater transparency and clarity.  The 2021 reporting season is an opportunity for companies to close this information gap by enhancing their disclosures of the impact of climate-related matters. In this podcast, Reinhard Dotzlaw asks authors of some of the most recent articles published on our <a href="https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2021/06/climatechange-financial-reporting-resource-centre.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Climate change financial reporting resource centre</a> to each give an insight into how you and your company might best tell your story. ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Climate-related risks – Financial reporting impacts

This podcast covers a range of key points for consideration in reflecting the impact of COVID-19 in year-end financial statements. Hosted by Reinhard Dotzlaw (KPMG Global IFRS leader), this episode offers insights from KPMG specialists who each share their thoughts on questions to ask about going concern, impairment, rent concessions, government assistance, provisions and more.  ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

This podcast covers a range of key points for consideration in reflecting the impact of COVID-19 in year-end financial statements. Hosted by Reinhard Dotzlaw (KPMG Global IFRS leader), this episode offers insights from KPMG specialists who each share their thoughts on questions to ask about going concern, impairment, rent concessions, government assistance, provisions and more.  ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

COVID-19 – Areas of focus for 2021 year ends

KPMG’s podcast series on the most topical issues in financial and sustainability reporting

All companies are facing climate-related risks and opportunities – and are making strategic decisions in response. To complement the launch of our Climate change financial reporting resource centre, Reinhard Dotzlaw asks the authors of its first articles to each give an insight into how these climate-related risks and strategic decisions could impact their financial statements. ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

All companies are facing climate-related risks and opportunities – and are making strategic decisions in response. To complement the launch of our <a href="https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2021/06/climatechange-financial-reporting-resource-centre.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Climate change financial reporting resource centre</a>, Reinhard Dotzlaw asks the authors of its first articles to each give an insight into how these climate-related risks and strategic decisions could impact their financial statements. ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Climate change – What are the impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities?

Buying or selling a business may be a step too far for you – you may simply want to partner with others. If that’s the case, figuring out what type of transaction you have entered into can be tricky. The accounting really depends on whether you are jointly controlling a business, you’re buying a share in another company or simply bringing in investors by issuing shares of one of your companies. In this podcast, Andrea Schriber and Tara Smith discuss these scenarios.   ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Buying or selling a business may be a step too far for you – you may simply want to partner with others. If that’s the case, figuring out what type of transaction you have entered into can be tricky. The accounting really depends on whether you are jointly controlling a business, you’re buying a share in another company or simply bringing in investors by issuing shares of one of your companies. In this podcast, Andrea Schriber and Tara Smith discuss these scenarios.  ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Mergers and acquisitions – Partnering with others

Unlike acquiring a business, there isn’t one single IFRS standard that covers selling a business. Instead, there are several standards that you’ll need to consider along the way, from when you first start thinking about selling a business right up until the cash is in the bank. In this podcast, Peter Carlson and Julia LaPointe look at the relevant IFRS Standards and consider the steps that companies should consider in accounting for the sale of a business. ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Unlike acquiring a business, there isn’t one single IFRS standard that covers selling a business. Instead, there are several standards that you’ll need to consider along the way, from when you first start thinking about selling a business right up until the cash is in the bank. In this podcast, Peter Carlson and Julia LaPointe look at the relevant IFRS Standards and consider the steps that companies should consider in accounting for the sale of a business. ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Mergers and acquisitions – Selling a business

As the world begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, merger and acquisition (M&amp;A) activity is on the rise. Companies should be aware of the accounting requirements before the transaction takes place so the implications can be considered as the deal is being negotiated. In this podcast, Andrea Schriber and Julia LaPointe look at the relevant IFRS Standards, including IFRS 3 Business Combinations, and address the key points that companies should consider in accounting for any acquisition. ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

As the world begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, merger and acquisition (M&amp;A) activity is on the rise. Companies should be aware of the accounting requirements before the transaction takes place so the implications can be considered as the deal is being negotiated. In this podcast, Andrea Schriber and Julia LaPointe look at the relevant IFRS Standards, including IFRS 3 Business Combinations, and address the key points that companies should consider in accounting for any acquisition. ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Mergers and acquisitions – Buying a business

This podcast offers clear and concise points to consider on reflecting the impact of COVID-19 in year-end financial statements. Hosted by Reinhard Dotzlaw (KPMG Global IFRS leader), this episode offers insights from KPMG specialists who each share their thoughts on the key questions to ask about going concern, impairment, rent concessions, government assistance, provisions and more.  ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

This podcast offers clear and concise points to consider on reflecting the impact of COVID-19 in year-end financial statements. Hosted by Reinhard Dotzlaw (KPMG Global IFRS leader), this episode offers insights from KPMG specialists who each share their thoughts on the key questions to ask about going concern, impairment, rent concessions, government assistance, provisions and more.  ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

COVID-19 – Areas of focus for 2020 year ends

Many companies use benchmark interest rates – e.g. in their loan instruments, lease contracts and in hedge accounting. The replacement of some of these rates with alternative benchmark rates is expected to be mostly completed by the end of 2021. In this podcast, Colin Martin and Stewart Hagell discuss the targeted accounting relief that has been made available to ease adoption of the new benchmark rates for banks and corporates.   'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Many companies use benchmark interest rates – e.g. in their loan instruments, lease contracts and in hedge accounting. The replacement of some of these rates with alternative benchmark rates is expected to be mostly completed by the end of 2021. In this podcast, Colin Martin and Stewart Hagell discuss the targeted accounting relief that has been made available to ease adoption of the new benchmark rates for banks and corporates.   'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

IBOR reform – Targeted accounting relief to ease adoption

Many companies are keen to recognise the impact of COVID-19 in P&amp;L now, but this means finding the right balance between under- and over-providing for its impacts. In this podcast, Irina Ipatova and Ian Greenwood provide a reminder of what can and can’t be provided for. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Many companies are keen to recognise the impact of COVID-19 in P&amp;L now, but this means finding the right balance between under- and over-providing for its impacts. In this podcast, Irina Ipatova and Ian Greenwood provide a reminder of what can and can’t be provided for. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

COVID-19 – Accounting for provisions 

Governments around the world have implemented a broad range of actions to help companies during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Many – but not all – of these actions can be accounted for under  IAS 20 Accounting for Government Grants. In this podcast, Brian O’Donovan and Julia La Pointe discuss the exceptions as well as the rules to using this standard in the current unprecedented environment. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Governments around the world have implemented a broad range of actions to help companies during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Many – but not all – of these actions can be accounted for under  IAS 20 Accounting for Government Grants. In this podcast, Brian O’Donovan and Julia La Pointe discuss the exceptions as well as the rules to using this standard in the current unprecedented environment. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

COVID-19 – Accounting for government assistance

COVID-19 has completely changed the macroeconomic landscape; the level of uncertainty about the future economic outlook and the related market volatility pose significant challenges for management when making estimates. In our latest podcast, Reinhard Dotzlaw, Matt Cook and Michal Dusza provide their insights on some of the key challenges around making estimates in uncertain times. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

COVID-19 has completely changed the macroeconomic landscape; the level of uncertainty about the future economic outlook and the related market volatility pose significant challenges for management when making estimates. In our latest podcast, Reinhard Dotzlaw, Matt Cook and Michal Dusza provide their insights on some of the key challenges around making estimates in uncertain times. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

COVID-19 – Estimating in uncertain times

The effective date for IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts is now 1 January 2023, following the decision to delay implementation for a year. Now that there is more certainty about the standard, this is a good time to talk about the preparation that will need to be done. In this podcast, KPMG's global insurance accounting change lead, Mary Trussell speaks with Bob Owel, a director at KPMG’s International Standards Group, on what the new effective date means for users and preparers of financial statements. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

The effective date for IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts is now 1 January 2023, following the decision to delay implementation for a year. Now that there is more certainty about the standard, this is a good time to talk about the preparation that will need to be done. In this podcast, KPMG's global insurance accounting change lead, Mary Trussell speaks with Bob Owel, a director at KPMG’s International Standards Group, on what the new effective date means for users and preparers of financial statements. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

IFRS 17 – Moving forward with implementation

IFRS Today

Most companies are likely to be impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, either directly or indirectly, and the increased economic uncertainty and risk may have significant financial reporting implications. In this podcast, KPMG’s global IFRS leader, Reinhard Dotzlaw, asks Gabriela Kegalj, Chris Spall and Brian O’Donovan to share their insights on the accounting and disclosure implications for companies, and the actions management can take now. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Most companies are likely to be impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, either directly or indirectly, and the increased economic uncertainty and risk may have significant financial reporting implications. In this podcast, KPMG’s global IFRS leader, Reinhard Dotzlaw, asks Gabriela Kegalj, Chris Spall and Brian O’Donovan to share their insights on the accounting and disclosure implications for companies, and the actions management can take now. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

COVID-19 – Financial reporting implications

Ruben Rog, Julianna Obal and Dan Bealing discuss where the average company should realistically be with their preparations for IFRS 16 Leases and what they should be prioritising.   'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Ruben Rog, Julianna Obal and Dan Bealing discuss where the average company should realistically be with their preparations for IFRS 16 Leases and what they should be prioritising. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Preparing for IFRS 16, the new leases standard

The new lease accounting standards are now effective for calendar year-end companies, both under IFRS and US GAAP. In this podcast, Dean Bell, Markus Kreher and Brian O’Donovan discuss the findings of KPMG’s Global Lease Accounting Survey and explore what companies can do to overcome the challenges of complying. 'IFRS'is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

The new lease accounting standards are now effective for calendar year-end companies, both under IFRS and US GAAP. In this podcast, Dean Bell, Markus Kreher and Brian O’Donovan discuss the findings of KPMG’s <a href="https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2019/01/lease-accounting-is-here-are-you-ready-fs.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Global Lease Accounting Survey</a> and explore what companies can do to overcome the challenges of complying. 'IFRS'is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Leases – Overcoming the challenges of complying

The uncertainty around Brexit may impact a company’s balance sheet and profit or loss – and therefore its KPIs. It presents challenges to many companies – both UK and non-UK – when preparing estimates and forward-looking assessments. To follow up on the last episode, Tim Copnell, Pamela Taylor and Irina Ipatova look in more detail at some of the specific international financial reporting challenges arising from Brexit. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

The uncertainty around Brexit may impact a company’s balance sheet and profit or loss – and therefore its KPIs. It presents challenges to many companies – both UK and non-UK – when preparing estimates and forward-looking assessments. To follow up on the <a href="https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2019/02/ifrstoday-podcast-brexit02-280219.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">last episode</a>, Tim Copnell, Pamela Taylor and Irina Ipatova look in more detail at some of the specific international financial reporting challenges arising from Brexit. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Brexit and financial reporting – Reflecting uncertainty in accounts

Last year saw huge price volatility in cryptocurrencies and their credibility was questioned as a result. Today, much of the hype has settled down and cryptoasset markets are showing signs of maturing.  In this podcast, Brian O'Donovan, Charlotte Lo and Susanne Dixon examine some of the accounting and tax implications arising from changes in the crypto-asset landscape. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Last year saw huge price volatility in cryptocurrencies and their credibility was questioned as a result. Today, much of the hype has settled down and cryptoasset markets are showing signs of maturing. In this podcast, Brian O'Donovan, Charlotte Lo and Susanne Dixon examine some of the accounting and tax implications arising from changes in the crypto-asset landscape. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Cryptoassets – Accounting and tax

Companies are finding that their interactions with crypto-assets are increasing. In this podcast, Andrew Schofield and Charlotte Lo examine some of the risk and governance issues that management and audit committees need to bear in mind.   'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Companies are finding that their interactions with crypto-assets are increasing. In this podcast, Andrew Schofield and Charlotte Lo examine some of the risk and governance issues that management and audit committees need to bear in mind. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Crypto-assets – Risk and governance

Brexit is not just an issue for UK companies. If you have any exposure – direct or indirect – to the UK, then your supply chain, your customer demand, your taxes, tariffs or financing may be affected... In this podcast, Tim Copnell, Pamela Taylor and Irina Ipatova discuss what Brexit means or could mean for the annual report.  'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Brexit is not just an issue for UK companies. If you have any exposure – direct or indirect – to the UK, then your supply chain, your customer demand, your taxes, tariffs or financing may be affected... In this podcast, Tim Copnell, Pamela Taylor and Irina Ipatova discuss what Brexit means or could mean for the annual report. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Brexit and financial reporting – Questions for audit committees

Plans to move away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), and other IBORs, will bring significant challenges for all companies with exposures to these rates, not just banks. In this podcast, Colin Martin, May Tiem Gillen and Sarah Kindzerske take a wider look at why the reforms have been proposed, what they are and why they are so important for all companies globally.  'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Plans to move away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), and other IBORs, will bring significant challenges for all companies with exposures to these rates, not just banks. In this podcast, Colin Martin, May Tiem Gillen and Sarah Kindzerske take a wider look at why the reforms have been proposed, what they are and why they are so important for all companies globally.  'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

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