IAS 37 - Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
Financial Dictionary — IFRS & IAS Standards
Definition
IAS 37 provides the principles for recognizing provisions and distinguishing them from contingent liabilities. A provision is recognized when an obligation exists and can be reliably estimated.
Detailed Explanation
IAS 37 sets recognition and measurement for provisions, and distinguishes them from contingent liabilities/assets. A provision is recognized when there is a present obligation and reliable estimate.
Common Uses
- Used when applying IFRS/IAS requirements for recognition, measurement, presentation, or disclosure.
- Used to justify accounting treatments in working papers and financial statement notes.
- Used to justify accounting treatments in working papers and financial statement notes.
Practical Example
- Example: When preparing year-end reporting, management applies **IAS 37 - Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets** to determine the correct IFRS treatment and disclosures.
Why This Term Matters
- Why it matters: Ensures compliance with IFRS, improves comparability across periods and entities, and reduces financial reporting risk.