MLY ASB Lack of Exchangeability


On Sep. 7, MLY ASB amended rules re dealing lack of exchangeability.


  • MLY ASB amended MFRS 121 to improve information provided in financial statements when dealing with currencies that cannot be exchanged into another currency.
  • Follows Aug. 2023, IASB updated IAS 21 on non-exchangeable currencies, #182098.
  • Amendments
  • Align with Lack of exchangeability issued by IASB, in response to feedback, concerns about inconsistent practices in accounting for currencies that lack exchangeability.
  • Entities will have a consistent method for determining if a currency can be exchanged.
  • Offer guidance on using spot exchange rates when exchangeability is not possible.
  • Entities are required to provide disclosures to help users to understand the impact of non-exchangeability on their financial performance, position, and cash flows.
  • Effectiveness
  • The amendments will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2025, but earlier application is permitted.

Regulators MLY ASB
Entity Types Auditor; Corp
Reference PR 9/7/2023
Functions Accounting; Compliance; Financial; Operations; Reporting; Risk; Treasury
Countries Malaysia
Category
State
Products Corporate; Equity; Forex; Securities
Regions AP
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 9/7/2023
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 184192
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 9/7/2023
Report Section International

Last substantive update on 09/09/2023