FRS 101 also grants exemptions from the requirement to present comparative information for fnancial
instruments and insurance contracts, and for exploration and evaluation of mineral resources. Certain of
these exemptions apply only where an entity adopts SFRS before 1 January 2006.
The exceptions cover areas in which retrospective application of the requirements of SFRS is considered
inappropriate. The exceptions are mandatory, not optional.
The exceptions relate to:
Derecognition of fnancial assets and fnancial liabilities •
Hedge accounting •
Estimates •
Non-current assets classifed as held for sale and discontinued operations •