Appendix G
Pronouncements of the standard setting bodies as at 30 June 2006
Australian Accounting Standards Board and Urgent Issues Group pronouncements as at 30 June 2006
Statements of accounting concepts
No |
Title |
Issued |
SAC 1 |
Definition of the reporting entity |
8/90 |
SAC 2 |
Objective of general purpose financial reporting |
8/90 |
SAC 3* |
Qualitative characteristics of financial information |
8/90 |
SAC 4* |
Definition and recognition of the elements of financial statements |
# 3/95 |
Framework |
Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements |
7/04 |
* SAC 3 and SAC 4 are superseded by the Framework for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005.
Policy statements
No |
Title |
Issued |
PS 1 |
The development of statements of accounting concepts and accounting standards |
7/93 |
PS 2 |
The AASB consultative group |
# 6/01 |
PS 3 |
AASB project advisory panels |
# 6/01 |
PS 4 |
International convergence and harmonisation policy |
# 4/02 |
PS 5* |
The nature and purpose of statements of accounting concepts |
# 7/01 |
* PS 5 is withdrawn with effect for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005.
AASB and AAS-series of accounting standards
The following Accounting Standards currently on issue are operative until superseded by Accounting Standards that apply in respect of reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005.
AASB |
AAS |
Title |
Issued |
1001 |
6 |
Accounting policies |
# 3/99 |
1002 |
8 |
Events occurring after reporting date |
# 10/97 |
1004 |
15 |
Revenue |
# 6/98 |
1005 |
— |
Segment reporting |
#8/00 |
1006 |
19 |
Interests in joint ventures |
# 12/98 |
1008 |
17 |
Leases |
# 10/98 |
1009 |
11 |
Construction contracts |
# 12/97 |
1010 |
10 |
Recoverable amount of non-current assets |
# 12/99 |
1011 |
13 |
Accounting for research and development costs |
5/87 |
1012 |
— |
Foreign currency translation |
#11/00 |
1013 |
18 |
Accounting for goodwill |
# 6/96 |
1014 |
23 |
Set-off and extinguishment of debt |
# 12/96 |
1015 |
21 |
Acquisitions of assets |
# 11/99 |
1016 |
14 |
Accounting for investments in associates |
# 8/98 |
Accounting for investments in associates |
5/97 | ||
1016A |
— |
Amendments to accounting standard AASB 1016 |
10/98 |
1017 |
Related party disclosures |
# 2/97 | |
22 |
Related party disclosures |
5/93 | |
1018 |
— |
Statement of financial performance |
# 6/02 |
1019 |
2 |
Inventories |
# 3/98 |
1020 |
3 |
Income taxes |
# 12/99 |
1020A |
— |
Amendments to accounting standard AASB 1020 and Australian accounting standard AAS 3 |
# 6/02 |
1020B |
— |
Amendments to accounting standard AASB 1020 and Australian accounting standard AAS 3 |
11/02 |
1021 |
4 |
Depreciation |
# 8/97 |
1022 |
7 |
Accounting for the extractive industries |
10/89 |
1023 |
26 |
Financial reporting of general insurance activities |
# 11/96 |
1024 |
24 |
Consolidated accounts |
# 5/92 |
1025 |
— |
Application of the reporting entity concept and other amendments |
7/91 |
1026 |
28 |
Statement of cash flows |
# 10/97 |
1027 |
— |
Earnings per share |
# 6/01 |
1028 |
— |
Employee benefits |
# 6/01 |
1029 |
— |
Interim financial reporting |
#10/00 |
1030 |
— |
Application of accounting standards to financial year accounts and consolidated accounts of disclosing entities other than companies |
12/94 |
1031 |
5 |
Materiality |
9/95 |
1032 |
32 |
Specific disclosures by financial institutions |
12/96 |
1033 |
33 |
Presentation and disclosure of financial instruments |
# 10/99 |
1034 |
37 |
Financial report presentation and disclosures |
# 10/99 |
1036 |
34 |
Borrowing costs |
12/97 |
1037 |
35 |
Self-generating and regenerating assets |
8/98 |
1037A |
35A |
Amendments to accounting standard AASB 1037 |
7/99 |
1038 |
— |
Life insurance business |
11/98 |
1039 |
— |
Concise financial reports |
# 6/02 |
1040 |
36 |
Statement of financial position |
10/99 |
1041 |
— |
Revaluation of non-current assets |
#7/01 |
1042 |
— |
Discontinuing operations |
8/00 |
1043 |
— |
Changes to the application of AASB and AAS standards and other amendments |
12/00 |
1044 |
— |
Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets |
10/01 |
1045 |
Land under roads: amendments to AAS 27A, AAS 29A and AAS 31A |
10/02 | |
— |
25 |
Financial reporting by superannuation plans |
3/93 |
— |
27 |
Financial reporting by local governments |
# 6/96 |
— |
27A |
Amendments to the transitional provisions in AAS 27 |
12/99 |
— |
29 |
Financial reporting by government departments |
# 6/98 |
— |
29A |
Amendments to the transitional provisions in AAS 29 |
12/99 |
— |
31 |
Financial reporting by governments |
6/98 |
— |
31A |
Amendments to the transitional provisions in AAS 31 |
12/99 |
1046 |
Director and executive disclosures by disclosing entities |
1/04 | |
1046A |
Amendments to Accounting Standard AASB 1046 |
9/04 | |
1047 |
Disclosing the impacts of adopting Australian equivalents to international financial reporting standards |
4/04 |
AASB series — Post 2005
The following Accounting Standards apply in respect of reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005.
Number |
Title |
Issue date |
AASB 1 |
First-time Adoption of Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 2 |
Share-based Payment (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 3 |
Business Combinations (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 4 |
Insurance Contracts (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 5 |
Non-current Assets held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 6 |
Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources (December 2004) |
12/04 |
AASB 7 |
Financial Instruments: Disclosures |
8/05 |
AASB 101 |
Presentation of Financial Statements (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 102 |
Inventories (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 107 |
Cash Flow Statements (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 108 |
Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 110 |
Events after the Balance Sheet Date (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 111 |
Construction Contracts (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 112 |
Income Taxes (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 114 |
Segment Reporting (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 116 |
Property, Plant and Equipment (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 117 |
Leases (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 118 |
Revenue (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 119 |
Employee Benefits (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 119 |
Employee Benefits (December 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 120 |
Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 121 |
The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 123 |
Borrowing Costs (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 124 |
Related Party Disclosures |
7/04 |
AASB 124 |
Related Party Disclosures |
12/05 |
AASB 127 |
Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 128 |
Investments in Associates (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 129 |
Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 130 |
Disclosures in the Financial Statements of Banks and Similar Financial Institutions (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 131 |
Interests in Joint Ventures (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 132 |
Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 133 |
Earnings per Share (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 134 |
Interim Financial Reporting (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 136 |
Impairment of Assets (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 137 |
Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 138 |
Intangible Assets (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 139 |
Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 140 |
Investment Property (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 141 |
Agriculture (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 1004 |
Contributions (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 1023 |
General Insurance Contracts (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 1031 |
Materiality (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 1038 |
Life Insurance Contracts (July 2004) |
7/04 |
AASB 1039 |
Concise Financial Reports |
5/05 |
AASB 1045 |
Land Under Roads: Amendments to AAS 27A, AAS 29A and AAS 31A |
2/02 |
AASB 1046 |
Director and Executive Disclosures by Disclosing Entities |
1/04 |
AASB 1046A |
Amendments to Accounting Standard AASB 1046 |
9/04 |
AASB 1047 |
Disclosing the Impacts of Adopting Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards |
4/04 |
AASB 1048 |
Interpretation and Application of Standards (April 2006) |
4/06 |
AASB 2004-1 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 1, AASB 116 and AASB 138] |
12/04 |
AASB 2004-2 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 1, AASB 121, AASB 131, AASB 134, AASB 139 and AASB 141] |
12/04 |
AASB 2004-3 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 1, AASB 101 and AASB 124] |
12/04 |
AASB 2005-1 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard [AASB 139] |
5/05 |
AASB 2005-2 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard [AASB 1023] |
6/05 |
AASB 2005-3 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 119] |
6/05 |
AASB 2005-4 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 1, AASB 132, AASB 139, AASB 1023 and AASB 1038] |
6/05 |
AASB 2005-5 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 1 and AASB 139] |
6/05 |
AASB 2005-6 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 3] |
6/05 |
AASB 2005-7 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 134] |
6/05 |
AASB 2005-8 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 1] |
6/05 |
AASB 2005-9 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 4, AASB 1023, AASB 132 and AASB 139] |
9/05 |
AASB 2005-10 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 1, AASB 4, AASB 1023, AASB 1038, AASB 101, AASB 114, AASB 117, AASB 132, AASB 133 and AASB 139] |
9/05 |
AASB 2005-11 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 101, AASB 112, AASB 132, AASB 133, AASB 139 and AASB 141] |
9/05 |
AASB 2005-12 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 1023 and AASB 1038] |
12/05 |
AASB 2005-13 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AAS 25] |
12/05 |
AASB 2006-1 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 121] |
1/06 |
AASB 2006-2 |
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 1] |
3/06 |
AAS series
Number |
Title |
AAS 25 |
Financial Reporting by Superannuation Plans (March 1993) |
AAS 27 |
Financial Reporting by Local Governments (June 1996) |
AAS 29 |
Financial Reporting by Government Departments (June 1998) |
AAS 31 |
Financial Reporting by Governments (June 1998) |
Accounting Interpretations
The following Accounting Interpretations apply until superseded by Accounting Standards operative for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005.
Number |
Title |
Issued |
AI 1 |
Amortisation of identifiable intangible assets |
6/99 |
AI 2 |
Transition to AASB equivalents of IASB standards and applying the hierarchy of pronouncements in AASB 1001 and AAS 6 |
5/03 |
Urgent Issues Group Abstracts
The following UIG Abstracts currently on issue are operative until superseded by Accounting Standards and Interpretations that apply in respect of reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005.
Abstract |
Title |
Issued |
1 |
Lessee accounting for surplus leased space under a non-cancelable operating lease |
6/95 |
3 |
Lessee accounting for lease incentives under a non-cancelable operating lease |
8/95 |
4 |
Disclosure of accounting policies for restoration obligations in the extractive industries |
8/95 |
7 |
Accounting for non-current assets — derecognition of intangible assets and change in the basis of measurement of a class of assets |
3/96 |
9 |
Accounting for acquisitions — recognition of acquired tax losses |
6/96 |
10 |
Accounting for acquisitions — gold mining companies |
11/96 |
11 |
Accounting for contributions of, or contributions for the acquisition of, non-current assets |
12/96 |
13 |
The presentation of the financial report of entities whose securities are ‘stapled’ |
#5/00 |
14 |
Directors’ remuneration |
6/97 |
16 |
Accounting for share buy-backs |
1/98 |
17 |
Developer and customer contributions in price regulated industries |
5/98 |
19 |
The superannuation contributions surcharge |
7/98 |
20 |
Equity accounting — elimination of unrealised profits and losses on transactions with associates |
10/98 |
21 |
Consistency — different cost formulas for inventories |
10/98 |
22 |
Accounting for the buy-back of no par value shares |
11/98 |
23 |
Transaction costs arising on the issue or intended issue of equity instruments |
#6/00 |
24 |
Equity accounting — carrying amount of an investment in an associate |
11/98 |
25 |
Redesignation of hedges |
#12/00 |
27 |
Designation as hedges — sold (written) options |
7/99 |
28 |
Consolidation — special purpose entities |
7/99 |
29 |
Early termination of interest rate swaps |
#12/00 |
30 |
Depreciation of long-lived physical assets, including infrastructure assets : condition-based depreciation and other related methods |
1/00 |
31 |
Accounting for the goods and services tax (GST) |
1/00 |
32 |
Designation as hedges — rollover strategies |
#12/00 |
33 |
Hedges of anticipated purchases and sales |
5/00 |
34 |
Acquisitions and goodwill — first-time application of accounting standards |
6/00 |
36 |
Non-monetary contributions establishing a joint venture entity |
12/00 |
37 |
Accounting for website costs |
1/01 |
38 |
Contributions by owners made to wholly-owned public sector entities |
1/01 |
39 |
Effect of tax consolidation proposals on deferred tax balances [revised] |
7/01 |
40 |
Non-reciprocal transfers within an economic entity for monetary or noconsideration |
9/01 |
41 |
Fair value of equity instruments issued as purchase consideration |
9/01 |
42 |
Subscriber acquisition costs in the telecommunications industry |
10/01 |
43 |
Classification of financial instruments with conversion options |
11/01 |
44 |
Acquisition of in-process research and development |
3/02 |
45 |
Subsidiary becomes a joint venture entity or an associate |
4/02 |
46 |
Initial foreign currency translation for redomiciled entities |
4/02 |
47 |
Professional indemnity claims liabilities in medical defence organisations |
6/02 |
49 |
Revenue — barter transactions involving advertising services |
8/02 |
50 |
Evaluating the substance of transactions involving the legal form of a lease |
9/02 |
51 |
Recovery of unfunded superannuation of universities |
12/02 |
52 |
Income tax accounting under the tax consolidation system |
12/02 #12/03 |
53 |
Pre-completion contracts for the sale of residential development properties |
4/03 |
54 |
Defined benefit superannuation disclosures by employers |
8/03 |
55 |
Accounting for road earthworks |
5/04 |
Australian Interpretations corresponding to International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee
Interpretations — Post 2005
Interpretation |
Title |
Application date (annual reporting periods) |
Issue date |
1 |
Changes in Existing Decommissioning, Restoration and Similar Liabilities |
(beginning) |
7/04 |
2 |
Members’ Shares in Co-operative Entities and Similar Instruments |
(ending) |
3/05 |
4 |
Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease |
(beginning) |
6/05 |
5 |
Rights to Interests arising from Decommissioning, Restoration and Environmental Rehabilitation Funds |
(beginning) |
6/05 |
6 |
Liabilities arising from Participating in a Specific Market – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment |
(beginning) |
10/05 |
7 |
Applying the Restatement Approach under AASB 129 Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies |
(beginning) |
2/06 |
8 |
Scope of AASB 2 |
(beginning) |
3/06 |
9 |
Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives |
(beginning) |
4/06 |
107 |
Introduction of the Euro |
(beginning) |
7/04 |
110 |
Government Assistance – No Specific Relation to Operating Activities |
(beginning) |
7/04 |
112 |
Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities |
(beginning) |
12/04 |
113 |
Jointly Controlled Entities – Non-Monetary Contributions by Venturers |
(beginning) |
7/04 |
115 |
Operating Leases – Incentives |
(beginning) |
7/04 |
121 |
Income Taxes – Recovery of Revalued Non-Depreciable Assets |
(beginning) |
7/04 |
125 |
Income Taxes – Changes in the Tax Status of an Entity or its Shareholders |
(beginning) |
7/04 |
127 |
Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease |
(beginning) |
7/04 |
129 |
Disclosure – Service Concession Arrangements |
(beginning) |
7/04 |
131 |
Revenue – Barter Transactions Involving Advertising Services |
(beginning) |
7/04 |
132 |
Intangible Assets – Web Site Costs |
(beginning) |
7/04 |
Other Australian Interpretations
Interpretation |
Title |
Application date (annual reporting periods) |
Issue date |
1001 |
Consolidated Financial Reports in relation to Pre-Date-of-Transition Dual Listed Company Arrangements |
(ending) |
7/05 |
1002 |
Post-Date-of-Transition Stapling Arrangements |
(ending) |
12/05 |
1013 |
Consolidated Financial Reports in relation to Pre-Date-of-Transition Stapling Arrangements |
(ending) |
4/05 |
1017 |
Developer and Customer Contributions for Connection to a Price-Regulated Network |
(beginning) |
11/04 |
1019 |
The Superannuation Contributions Surcharge |
(beginning) |
9/04 |
1030 |
Depreciation of Long-Lived Physical Assets: Condition-Based Depreciation and Related Methods |
(beginning) |
9/04 |
1031 |
Accounting for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) |
(beginning) |
7/04 |
1038 |
Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly-Owned Public Sector Entities |
(beginning) |
9/04 |
1039 |
Substantive Enactment of Major Tax Bills in Australia |
(beginning) |
7/04 |
1042 |
Subscriber Acquisition Costs in the Telecommunications Industry |
(beginning) |
12/04 |
1047 |
Professional Indemnity Claims Liabilities in Medical Defence Organisations |
(beginning) |
11/04 |
1052 |
Tax Consolidation Accounting |
(ending) |
6/05 |
1055 |
Accounting for Road Earthworks |
(beginning) |
9/04 |



