PwC Alert (Issue 82): Changes in reporting for financial assets - IFRS 9

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Issue 82: February 2010

FRS 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement is effective in Malaysia for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010.

Just as FRS 139 became effective, the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) issued a proposal (ED FRS 9) to replace certain of its provisions with effect from 2013.

As a response to suggestions received, MASB is even considering fast tracking the issuance of ED FRS 9 as standard so as to allow entities to early adopt the proposed provisions in 2010 if they so choose to.

Read PwC Alert issue 82 for more on how this affects reporting entities.
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