We comment on four IFRS Interpretations Committee tentative agenda decisions

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25 May 2022

We have published our comment letters on IFRS Interpretations Committee tentative agenda decisions related to IFRS 9/IFRS 16, IFRS 17 and IAS 32, as published in the March 2022 'IFRIC Update'.

More information about the issues is set out below:

Issue

Agenda decision supported?

More information

Lessor forgiveness of lease payments (IFRS 9 and IFRS 16)

Yes. However, we believe that further analysis may be warranted before the tentative agenda decision is finalised.

o    Deloitte comment letter

o    Committee discussion

Transfer of insurance coverage under a group of annuity contracts (IFRS 17)

Yes.

o Deloitte comment letter

o Committee discussion

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC): Classification of public shares as financial liabilities or equity (IAS 32)

Yes. However, we suggest removing one statement that might be misread.

o Deloitte comment letter

o Committee discussion

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC): Accounting for warrants at acquisition

Yes. However, we believe that some aspects of the analysis may require further consideration before the agenda decision is finalised.

o Deloitte comment letter

o Committee discussion

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