Book Description

International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 17 Insurance Contracts ("IFRS 17") is the accounting standard for insurance contracts prepared by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and replaces IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts ("IFRS 4"). IFRS 17 is aimed at enabling market participants to assess the financial position, performance and risk exposures of insurers and compare them across countries and sectors. Amendments to IFRS 17 were issued in June 2020, including a deferral of its effective date by two years. Consequently, IFRS 17 is required to be applied in financial statements for annual reporting periods starting on or after 1 January 2023. Insurance corporations have the option not to apply IFRS 9 Financial Instruments ("IFRS 9") until IFRS 17 enters into force.