European Commission recommends endorsement of revised IAS 23
27 May 2008
The European Commission has published the Effect Study Report: Endorsement of IAS 23 Borrowing Costs.
The Commission did this study under its agreement with the European Parliament that 'effect studies' should be prepared for new accounting standards and interpretations up for endorsement in the European Union. The study is a combination of a survey of opinions expressed to the IASB, EFRAG, and the Commission and a staff analysis of the costs and benefits of applying the capitalisation model that is mandated by the revised IAS 23.
With respect to preparer opinions the report states:
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