Adjustment on change of accounting policy

19A

1

This paragraph applies where—

a

there is a change of accounting policy in drawing up a company’s accounts from one period of account (the “earlier period”) to the next (the “later period”), and

b

the approach in each of those periods accorded with the law and practice applicable in relation to that period.

2

This paragraph applies, in particular, where—

a

the company prepares accounts for the earlier period in accordance with UK generally accepted accounting practice and for the later period in accordance with international accounting standards, or

b

the company prepares accounts for the earlier period in accordance with international accounting standards and for the later period in accordance with UK generally accepted accounting practice.

3

If there is a difference between—

a

the accounting value of an asset or liability representing a loan relationship of the company at the end of the earlier period, and

b

the accounting value of that asset or liability at the beginning of the later period,

a corresponding debit or credit (as the case may be) shall be brought into account for the purposes of this Chapter in the later period.

4

In sub-paragraph (3) “accounting value” means the carrying value of the asset or liability recognised for accounting purposes.

5

This paragraph does not apply if or to the extent that such a debit or credit as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (3) falls to be brought into account apart from this paragraph.

6

Where or to the extent that an adjustment is made under this paragraph, no adjustment under Schedule 22 (computation of profits: adjustment on change of basis) shall be made.

Power to make further provision by regulations

19B

1

The Treasury may by regulations make provision for cases where there is a change of accounting policy in drawing up a company’s accounts from one period of account to the next affecting the amounts to be brought into account for accounting purposes in respect of the company’s loan relationships.

2

The regulations may provide for any debits or credits that would otherwise be brought into account for the purposes of this Chapter—

a

not to be brought into account,

b

to be brought into account only to a prescribed extent, or

c

to be brought into account over a prescribed period or in prescribed circumstances.

3

Regulations under this paragraph may, in particular, modify the operation of paragraph 19A.

4

The power to make regulations under this paragraph includes power—

a

to make different provision for different cases, and

b

to make such consequential, supplementary, incidental or transitional provision, or savings, as appear to the Treasury to be necessary or expedient.