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Ind AS 102: Share-based Payment

Ind AS 102 - Share-based Payment accounting. Equity-settled and cash-settled transactions.

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8 April 2026·Updated 8 April 20262 min read12.5K views

Ind AS 102: Share-based Payment#

Scope#

Applies to share-based payment transactions where entities:

  • Grant shares, stock options, or equity instruments to employees
  • Settle transactions in cash or other assets based on share price

Types of Share-based Payment#

1. Equity-settled Transactions

  • Shares or options granted to employees
  • Measurement at fair value of equity instruments
  • Vesting period recognition

2. Cash-settled Transactions

  • Liability based on fair value of shares
  • Remeasurement at each reporting date
  • Settlement in cash

3. Transactions with Choice

  • Employee can choose settlement method
  • Account for as equity-settled unless liability exists

Recognition & Measurement#

Grant Date#

  • Fair value of equity instruments determined
  • Not subsequently adjusted for market conditions

Vesting Period#

  • Expense recognized over vesting period
  • Reversed if vesting conditions not met

Fair Value Calculation#

MethodUse Case
Black-ScholesPlain vanilla options
Binomial ModelAmerican options
Monte CarloComplex vesting conditions

Disclosure Requirements#

  • Description of each share-based payment plan
  • Number and weighted average exercise price
  • Fair value of options granted
  • Expense recognized in the period
  • Maturity analysis of options

Key Differences from Previous GAAP#

AspectPrevious GAAPInd AS 102
MeasurementIntrinsic valueFair value
Expense timingVesting dateOver vesting period
ReversalNot allowedAllowed for lapses

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