Valid from 01/04/2009

Part 8 U.K. Intangible fixed assets

Chapter 15 U.K. Adjustments on change of accounting policy

Introductory U.K.

871 Introduction to Chapter U.K.

(1) This Chapter applies if—

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

(b) the approach in each of those periods accords with the law and practice applicable in relation to that period.

(2) In this Chapter—

(a) the first of those periods of account is referred to as “the earlier period”, and

(b) the next is referred to as “the later period”.

(3) This Chapter applies, in particular, if—

(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.