Skip to main content
IFRS Academy

CERTYNEX IFRS ACADEMY

Search the Academy

Home
My learning path
Exercises & quizzes
Cases
Workpapers
Exams
My progress

IAS 1Chapter 2Lesson 3

Frequency, comparative information and consistency of presentation

Step 1 of 8Learning objectives

Go deeper+1 point of attention

A complete set is presented at least annually with the previous period's comparatives, and presentation stays consistent except for two exceptions.

35 minNot started

Learning objectives

  • Identify the minimum frequency for presenting a complete set and what a period different from a year implies.
  • Explain and determine, for a case, the minimum comparative information to present.
  • Explain the consistency rule and its two exceptions.
  • Determine whether a change in presentation is justified and draw the consequences for comparatives.

In this lesson

Original teaching content: it paraphrases the standard without reproducing it and does not replace the official text.

Contents — IAS 1 — Presentation of Financial Statements

  1. 1 · Not startedPurpose of financial statements, fair presentation and compliance0 / 1 lesson
  2. 2 · Not startedGeneral features: going concern, accrual, materiality, offsetting, comparatives0 / 3 lessons
  3. 3 · Not startedStatement of financial position: minimum line items and current / non-current classification0 / 2 lessons
  4. 4 · Not started2020 and 2022 amendments: classification of liabilities and covenants0 / 2 lessons
  5. 5 · Not startedStatement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income0 / 2 lessons
  6. 6 · Not startedChanges in equity, notes, policies, judgements, estimates and capital0 / 2 lessons
  7. 7 · Not startedTransition to IFRS 180 / 1 lesson
  8. 8 · Not startedLinks with IAS 8, IAS 7 and IAS 330 / 1 lesson