IFRS vs. German GAAP Series: Revenue

IFRS 15 prescribes the accounting for revenue from sales of goods and rendering of services to a customer. The standard applies only to revenue that arises from a contract with a customer and is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January...

IFRS vs. German GAAP Series: Provisions

IAS 37 set out the accounting requirements for provisions under IFRS. Under German GAAP, the core legal source for provisions accounting is the HGB. IAS 37 German GAAP Definition & Recognition A provision is a liability of uncertain timing or amount. HGB does not...