IFRS 11 - Joint Arrangements
Financial Dictionary — IFRS & IAS Standards
Definition
IFRS 11 classifies joint arrangements as either joint operations or joint ventures based on rights and obligations. It sets the accounting requirements for each type instead of using the old proportionate consolidation approach.
Use cases, Example & Why it matters
Use cases
- 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.
Example
- Example: When preparing year-end reporting, management applies **IFRS 11 - Joint Arrangements** to determine the correct IFRS treatment and disclosures.
Why it matters
- Why it matters: Ensures compliance with IFRS, improves comparability across periods and entities, and reduces financial reporting risk.