A comparison of IFRS and Laos GAAP
Key Differences between Laos Accounting Standards (LAS) and International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS)
There are no comprehensive set of accounting standards in Laos. LAS is currently under
development by the Laos Institution of Certified Public Accountant (LICPA). At present,
companies apply Laos Accounting Manual (LAM) issued by the Ministry of Finance. LAM is a set
of instructions based on accrual basis of accounting which is designed for local tax submission
purposes. Accordingly, there are significant differences between LAM and IFRS