This article discusses the discusses the accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees where there are settlement alternatives.
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IFRS 2: Share-based payment transactions with non-employees
10 Nov 20251 min read

Share-based payment transactions with non-employees involve compensating parties other than employees such as suppliers of goods and services. These transactions require careful accounting to measure and recognise the fair value of goods or services received, with different approaches depending on the method of the settlement.
Share-based payment transactions with non-employees
This article discusses the accounting for share-based payment transactions with non-employees.
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