Accounting Standards

IAS 21 - The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates

Translating Foreign Currency Transactions and Operations Under IAS 21

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Course Information

The learning outcomes from this accounting standards CPD course include: Understanding the objectives The important definitions How to report foreign currency transactions

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This course is made up of videos, questions and additional reading materials, and accounts for 1 unit of CPD . One unit is the equivalent of one hour of learning.

Course Sections

This course is made up of the following sections:

  • The effects of changes in FX rates (video)
  • The effects of changes in FX rates (quiz)

What You Will Learn

  • Define functional currency and presentation currency and explain how each is determined under IAS 21
  • Apply the initial recognition rules for foreign currency transactions using the spot exchange rate at the transaction date
  • Distinguish between monetary and non-monetary items and explain how each is retranslated at the reporting date
  • Calculate exchange gains and losses on monetary items and determine where they are reported in the financial statements
  • Explain how the financial statements of a foreign operation are translated into the presentation currency of the reporting entity

Who This Course Is For

  • Accountants dealing with foreign currency transactions and multi-currency reporting under IFRS
  • Finance professionals in multinational entities who consolidate foreign operations
  • Candidates preparing for professional exams that test IAS 21

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with the statement of financial position and statement of profit or loss
  • Basic awareness of how exchange rates work

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