Insights into IFRS 13 - Fair value measurement

This Standard clarifies how to measure fair value when a market becomes less active. IFRS 13 applies to both financial and non-financial items but does not address or change the requirements on when fair value should be used.

IFRS 13 has been effective since 1 January 2013 and was subject to a Post Implementation Review (PIR) in 2017. As a result of this PIR, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) concluded that IFRS 13 is working as intended. Specifically:

• the information required by IFRS 13 is useful to users of financial statements
• some areas of IFRS 13 present implementation challenges, mainly in areas requiring judgement. However, evidence suggests that practice is developing to resolve these challenges, and
• no unexpected costs have arisen from application of IFRS 13.

The IASB therefore concluded no changes were required to IFRS 13.

Insights into IFRS 13 - Fair Value Measurement

This article not only summarises the Standard, it provides detailed commentary on various aspects of applying this Standard from the perspective of a preparer working alongside a valuation expert.

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In this insight you will find:

• A summary of IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement
• Scope of the Standard
• Definition of Fair Value
• The fair value measurement approach in IFRS 13
• Valuation techniques referred to in IFRS 13
• Presentation and Disclosures in IFRS 13.

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