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IFRS glossary

Term

Definition

Standard

FCTR (Foreign Currency Translation Reserve)

OCI reserve for cumulative translation differences on foreign operations; reclassified to P&L on disposal.

IAS 21

Full goodwill method

NCI measured at fair value at acquisition — includes NCI's share of goodwill.

IFRS 3

Partial goodwill method

NCI measured at proportionate share of net identifiable assets — only parent's share of goodwill recognized.

IFRS 3

Joint operation

Arrangement where parties have direct rights to assets and obligations for liabilities — proportional consolidation applies.

IFRS 11

Joint venture

Arrangement where parties have rights to net assets only — equity method required, not proportional.

IFRS 11

OCI (Other Comprehensive Income)

Items of income and expense not recognized in profit or loss; includes FCTR, revaluation gains, remeasurements.

IAS 1

Bargain purchase

Acquisition where consideration is less than fair value of net identifiable assets; gain recognized immediately in P&L.

IFRS 3.34

CGU (Cash-Generating Unit)

Smallest group of assets generating independent cash inflows; goodwill allocated to CGUs for impairment testing.

IAS 36

PPA (Purchase Price Allocation)

Fair value adjustments to subsidiary assets and liabilities at acquisition date.

IFRS 3

Control (IFRS 10)

Power over investee + exposure to variable returns + ability to use power to affect those returns — all three required.

IFRS 10

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