In this episode of our monthly IASB podcast, Hans Hoogervorst and Sue Lloyd, Chair and Vice-Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board, talk about the amendment to IFRS 16 Leases to help companies with covid-19-related rent concessions as well as developments in the IFRS 17 and IBOR reform projects, among others.

Darrel Scott, member of the International Accounting Standards Board, and Vitalina Kobernik, member of the technical staff, report on the discussion at the May 2020 meeting of the Board about Amendments IFRS 17.

IASB Chair Hans Hoogervorst and IASB Vice-Chair Sue Lloyd focus on the Board’s discussions around the effects of covid-19 on our stakeholders and our work plan at a supplementary meeting held remotely on Friday 17 April 2020.

IFRS Interpretations Committee Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board Sue Lloyd joins Technical Staff member Patrina Buchanan to talk about Board and Committee activities to support consistent application during the first quarter of 2020. They reflect on topics under discussion at the Interpretations Committee meetings held in January and March 2020, as well as other developments in that period. They cover the various questions discussed at these meetings, including the agenda decisions finalised on the definition of a lease, on training costs and on hyperinflationary foreign operations.

Darrel Scott, member of the International Accounting Standards Board, and Roberta Ravelli, member of the technical staff, report on the discussion at the April 2020 meeting of the Board about Amendments IFRS 17.

International Accounting Standards Board Vice-Chair Sue Lloyd talks through the projects discussed during the March 2020 Board meeting. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this month’s meeting was held virtually and the agenda was reduced to three main topics: IFRS 17 and the extension of its effective date; the objectives of the Management Commentary project; and principles relevant to Rate-regulated Activities.

Darrel Scott, member of the International Accounting Standards Board, and Chalani Mohotti, member of the technical staff, report on the discussion at the March 2020 meeting of the Board about Amendments IFRS 17.

Darrel Scott, member of the International Accounting Standards Board, and Anne McGeachin, member of the technical staff, report on the discussion at the February 2020 meeting of the Board about the Amendments IFRS 17 project.

IASB Chair Hans Hoogervorst and IASB Vice-Chair Sue Lloyd discuss the major projects covered during the February 2020 Board meeting. Topics discussed include the IASB’s Disclosure Initiative, Business Combinations Under Common Control, phase 2 of reforms to IBOR and Amendments to IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts.

Darrel Scott, member of the International Accounting Standards Board, and Roberta Ravelli, member of the technical staff, report on the discussion at the January 2020 meeting of the Board about Amendments IFRS 17.