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  • Service: Audit, Advisory, Accounting Advisory Services
  • Industry: Financial Services, Insurance
  • Type: Regulatory update
  • Date: 30/06/2011

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IFRS Insurance newsletter - Issue 18 

June 2011

 

This edition of IFRS – Insurance Newsletter highlights the results of recent IASB1 and FASB2 discussions related to the joint insurance contracts project. In addition, it provides the current status of the project and anticipated timeline for completion.

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Highlights

 

  • IASB decides to unlock residual margin prospectively for changes in assumptions on future cash flows.
  • IASB agrees residual margin will be recognised over coverage period based on transfer of services.
  • Boards agree on types of acquisition costs to be included in measurement; difference remains on inclusion of costs for unsuccessful efforts.
  • Boards consider alternative presentations for the statement of comprehensive income. 
 

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