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IAS 1Chapter 7Lesson 1

The transition to IFRS 18: what applies, what is transferred, what changes

Step 1 of 7Learning objectives

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IAS 1 applies until IFRS 18 is applied (annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027); some requirements move to the renamed IAS 8 and the major change concerns the statement of profit or loss.

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Learning objectives

  • Explain until when IAS 1 applies and from when IFRS 18 replaces it, and determine the standard applicable to a year.
  • Identify the IAS 1 requirements that move into amended IAS 8 and explain the renaming and its effect on cross-references.
  • Identify the statements whose structure is retained and distinguish what changes from what is retained.
  • Assess, as a professional, the nature of a 2026 agenda decision against the standard.

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