Accounting Standard 1: By: Manju Asht Lfbaa LPU Phagwara
Accounting Standard 1: By: Manju Asht Lfbaa LPU Phagwara
Accounting Standard 1: By: Manju Asht Lfbaa LPU Phagwara
Introduction
Standards were known as principles till 1969 Standard is an agreed upon criteria of what is proper practice in a given situation They are a basis for comparison & judgment They are a point of departure when variation is justifiable by the circumstances and reported as such They are intentional and not accidental in origin
Accounting Standards
Accounting standards are the accounting policies or broad guidelines regarding the principles and methods to be chosen out of alternatives available They direct a high but attainable level of performance, without precluding justifiable departures and variations in the procedures employed.
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AS are basically used for better financial accounting and reporting. AS helps in achieving Uniformity in accounting practices.
Advantages of AS
Reduction in variation: in preparing financial statements Facilitates comparison of FS of companies Improve reliability of financial statements Help accounting professionals and auditors while performing their duties. Accounting reforms Determining accounting and corporate accountability
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Functions of ASB
Main function formation of AS While formulation of AS, it has to consider the law, customs, social and business environment Give due consideration to IAS and IFRS To persuade the accounting professionals to adopt them Issue guidance notes on AS Review AS from time to time
Enforcement is important for improving quality of presentation of FSs. AS are also applicable to non corporate entities, but still there is a controversy about applicability of AS to non corporate in India Central govt may constitute National Advisory Committee (NAC) to advice CG on AS & policies ICAI will not be the final authority for AS
Accounting professions lacks leaders who could lead the discipline in an effective way Accounting research plays an important role in the development of standards, which is extensively done in USA and UK In India not much accounting research has been done.
Determine the broad areas in which AS needs to be formulated and its priority Get assistance from the Govt, PSU, industry, study groups, institutes and other org To prepare and issue the draft of the proposed standard which include:
Objective of standard Scope of standard Definitions of terms used in standard Recognition and measurement principles, if applicable Presentation and disclosure requirements
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The concerned groups comment on draft of proposed accounting standard. ASB considers preliminary draft prepared by the study group and if revision is required, the same is done. ASB circulates the draft for comments to council members of ICAI and other bodies like
Deptt of Co Affairs (DCA) Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) ICWAI, ICSI, ASSOCAHM, CII, FICCI, RBI, SEBI, SCOPE, IBA and any other body considered relevant for the purpose
Meeting is held by ASB to ascertain the views of draft AS. ASB finalizes the draft after taking into consideration the comments received ASB submits final draft of the proposed standard to the council of the ICAI. The council will consider the final draft, and if found necessary modify the same in consultation with ASB. The AS on the relevant subject is issued under the authority of the council
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Accounting Policies
These are specific accounting principles and methods of applying the same by the entity in the preparation and presentation of FS. For Ex: Method of depreciation, depletion Treatment of goodwill, stock Treatment of contingent liabilities Valuation of investments etc
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AS 1 & AS 17
Refer to Text Book pg. 3.11-3.13 Refer to Text Book Chapter Segment Reporting
Depreciation Accounting
Meaning Causes Methods AS 6 (Refer to Book Pg 3.31 3.34) Factors influencing selection of depreciation method