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FRS 102: Foreign currency translation under UK GAAP

FRS 102 Section 30 sets out the requirements that apply to foreign currency transactions, foreign operations and translation of financial statements into a presentation currency.

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The requirements relating to specific topics are set out as sections within FRS 102. However, individual sections of the standard should not be looked at in isolation as other parts may be relevant.

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Technical helpsheet issued to help members understand foreign currency translation under FRS 102.

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A chapter providing practical guidance on foreign currency translation for financial statements under UK GAAP.
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Guide from 2019 focusing on each area of the financial statement in detail with illustrative examples. This chapter gives a comparison of FRS 102 Section 30 and IFRS, and covers determination of an entity’s functional currency, reporting foreign currency transactions, change in functional currency, use of a presentation currency other than the functional currency, disposal of a foreign operation, tax effects of exchange differences, change of presentation currency, and disclosure requirements.
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