ince 2005 listed groups in the UK have been required to prepare their consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). Almost all other groups and companies have a choice. They can choose to follow IFRSs or UK GAAP.
or periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015, three new Financial Reporting Standards (FRS 100, 101 and 102) will be in force, bringing with them a number of new options for all UK entities and groups. Those small entities that chose to apply the small entities regime and who currently apply the FRSSE will have to follow 'Section 1A Small Entities' within FRS 102 for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016. Micro-entities that currently apply the FRSSE will be able to apply FRS 105 if they qualify as micro entities from 1 January 2016.