Better communication in financial reporting (BCFR) currently comprises three International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) projects: Primary financial statements, the Disclosure initiative and Management commentary. All are aimed at improving information for users of financial statements.

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      IFRS 18 aims to deliver more consistent, comparable and transparent information

      Companies encouraged to apply materiality and to provide company-specific disclosures

      Amendments focus on disclosures only

      Guides to financial statements

      Our practical guide to IFRS Accounting Standards

      Illustrative disclosures and disclosure checklists under IFRS® Accounting Standards including past guides and sector supplements

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      Other emerging issues

      Revised practice statement focusing on telling a coherent story

      IAS 1 amendments effective January 2024

      A new definition of and clarifications on accounting estimates