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.
FRS 102 is regularly updated and amended by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC). For the full text of FRS 102, guidance on which version of the standard to apply and notes on recent amendments, see our main FRS 102 page.
ICAEW factsheets and guides
The Corporate Reporting Faculty's annual UK GAAP factsheets provide a more detailed discussion of recent UK GAAP amendments.
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Share for share exchanges
Technical helpsheet issued to help ICAEW members to understand the company law and financial reporting implications of a share for share exchange.
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Hive up under FRS 102
Technical helpsheet covering the basic accounting requirements for a 'hive up' restructure within a group of companies.
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Consolidated financial statements
A chapter focusing on consolidated financial statements under FRS 102, to help readers understand what reporting entities may need to deal with when preparing their annual reports.
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Business combinations
Chapter on business combinations in a guide to all aspects of UK auditing standards and UK GAAP accounting standards.
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Group accounts under UK GAAP
This title provides accountants and auditors with easy to follow and well structured guidance on the preparation of group accounts in line with UK GAAP. The commentary also identifies the differences between IFRS and UK GAAP in the treatment of group accounts and between accounts produced pre and post Brexit.
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Consolidated and separate financial statements
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 9 and IFRS, and covers the requirement to present consolidated financial statements, the definition of a subsidiary, special purpose entities (SPEs), subsidiaries excluded from consolidation, consolidation procedures, accounting for associates and jointly controlled entities in individual and separate financial statements, group reorganisations, and other topics.
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Business combinations and goodwill
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 19 and IFRS, and covers the requirements for business combinations and goodwill, disclosures, and group reconstructions.