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Ind AS 108: Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors

Ind AS 108 - Accounting policies, changes in estimates, and correction of errors.

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8 April 2026·Updated 8 April 20261 min read12.5K views

Ind AS 108: Accounting Policies#

Selection of Accounting Policies#

Entity selects policies that:

  • Are relevant to decision-making
  • Provide reliable financial information
  • Are consistent with IFRS/Ind AS

Sources of Accounting Policies#

  • Ind AS Standards
  • Interpretations
  • Industry-specific guidance

Changes in Accounting Policies#

Retrospective Application#

  • Apply to prior periods
  • Adjust opening balances of equity
  • Restate comparative information

Prospective Application#

  • Apply to current and future periods
  • No adjustment to prior periods

Disclosures#

  • Nature of change
  • Reason for change
  • Amount of adjustment
  • Restated comparative amounts

Changes in Accounting Estimates#

Treatment#

  • Recognized prospectively
  • Affects current period and future periods
  • No restatement of prior periods

Disclosure#

  • Nature of change
  • Effect on current period
  • Expected effect on future periods

Correction of Errors#

Prior Period Errors#

  • Material errors from prior periods
  • Corrected by restating comparative amounts
  • Adjust opening equity if material

Disclosure#

  • Nature of prior period error
  • Amount of correction
  • Restated comparative amounts

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