A snapshot of IFRS 18’s key requirements
AuditIn 2024, the IASB issued IFRS 18 with the aim of improving consistency in financial reporting. Our new Insight provides an overview of the key requirements.

IFRS 18 replaces International Accounting Standard (IAS) 1 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027.
Our ‘Insights into IFRS 18’ series explains the new requirements of IFRS 18, highlighting some areas of the standard that we believe will be challenging to apply in practice. They also aim to help users of IFRS financial statements to understand how financial statements will change when applying the new Standard.
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of IFRS 18’s classification requirements, exception, and practical challenges. It builds on the high-level overview in our ‘Get ready for IFRS 18’ publication and goes deeper into application issues.
In 2024, the IASB issued IFRS 18 with the aim of improving consistency in financial reporting. Our new Insight provides an overview of the key requirements.
Entities should begin preparing for IFRS 18 ‘Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements’ sooner rather than later. Changes from IAS 1 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ could have a significant impact on the financial statements.