The IFRS Foundation is reviewing feedback on a proposed consolidation exception for certain intermediate parent companies. South African SMEs should monitor the project, but no accounting policy change is required yet.
The IASB has decided to proceed with a targeted amendment that could give eligible SMEs with an investment entity parent relief from consolidating certain subsidiaries. South African finance teams should monitor the final amendment, eligibility criteria and local implementation implications.
A new IFRS Foundation update discusses tentative agenda decisions involving IFRS 18, IAS 16 and IFRS 9. South African reporting teams should monitor the outcomes, but should not treat them as new accounting requirements yet.
The IASB is considering proposed changes to how acquisition-related payments are classified in statements of cash flows. The decisions are not yet final, but South African finance teams can start assessing whether current transaction records will support clearer reporting if the proposals proceed.