Manual of accounting – IFRS 2010

The comprehensive global guide to 
International Financial Reporting Standards

PricewaterhouseCoopers' Manual of accounting – IFRS 2010 provides practical guidance on the IFRSs issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

"I commend this Manual of accounting which gives preparers and practitioners the benefits of the extensive experience and professional judgement of PricewaterhouseCoopers"

Sir David Tweedie
Chairman, International Accounting Standards Board

 Manual of accounting 2010

The Manual contains:

  • Straight forward explanations on how to prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS
  • Insights based on PwC's IFRS experience around the world, with input from over 100 members of the Global Accounting Consulting Services authoring team
  • Updated practical worked examples and extracts from company reports as well as model IFRS financial statements, which help to illustrate the explanations.

Key updates include:

  • Guidance on new IFRSs effective from 2009: IAS 1 (revised), 'Presentation of financial statements', IFRS 8, 'Segment reporting', IFRS 3 (revised) and IAS 27 (revised), 'Consolidated and separate financial statements'
  • New chapter on hyperinflation and the implementation of IAS 29, 'Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies'
  • New guidance on implementing IFRS 2, 'Share based payments'
  • New guidance on subsequent changes in an unrecognised deferred tax liability or asset
  • Additional guidance on provisions including new practical examples of onerous contracts
  • Updated guidance on proposals included in the IASB's 2009 annual improvements project

The 2010 set includes:

  • Manual of accounting - IFRS 2010
  • Manual of accounting - Financial instruments 2010
  • Illustrative IFRS corporate consolidated financial statements for 2009 year ends

The Manual will be of particular interest to finance directors, chief accountants and others involved in preparing company financial statements under IFRS. Users of IFRS statements such as analysts, academics and students will find it provides an invaluable and comprehensive guide to IFRS.

Pricing and order details

The three volume set is priced at £105 plus postage and packaging (p&p). Order hard copies online from our publishers, CCH (product code: IFRS10).

Discount for PwC audit clients and alumni

PwC audit clients and alumni can purchase the set at the discounted rate of just £52.50 plus p&p. (p&p is £14.95 for UK delivery addresses; £19 for other countries (standard rate)). To order, please either:

  • Call +44 (0) 207 213 3149 or e-mail PwCInform.Sysadmin@uk.pwc.com with your name, PwC contact, company name, telephone number, invoice/delivery address and the quantity you wish to order; or
  • Contact your engagement team.