The 2013 IFRS® (Blue Book) includes the latest version of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), including International Accounting Standards (IASs), IFRIC and SIC Interpretations, and the accompanying documents—Illustrative Examples, Implementation Guidance, bases for conclusions and dissenting opinions—as issued by the IASB and with an effective date no later than 1 January 2013.

This edition is presented in two volume parts:
• Part A (the Conceptual Framework and requirements) contains the latest consolidated version of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), International Accounting Standards (IASs), and IFRIC and SIC Interpretations, as approved for issue up to 31 December 2012.
• Part B contains the accompanying documents, such as Illustrative Examples, Implementation Guidance, bases for conclusions and dissenting opinions.

The 'Blue Book' was created as a direct response to comments from practitioners currently reporting under IFRSs.  Those seeking an edition containing all the requirements for the current year will value the 'Blue Book'.

Pagination: Part A is 1440 pages (one book) and Part B is 2208 pages (one book). Total number of pages for Part A and B is 3648 pages.

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2013 International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS® Consolidated without early application (Blue Book).

Official pronouncements applicable on 1 January 2013.  Does not include IFRSs® with an effective date after 1 January 2013.

What's New?

This edition includes the following new requirements introduced during 2012 that have an effective date of 1 January 2013, or earlier:

• four new Standards: IFRS 10, IFRS 11, IFRS 12 and IFRS 13 (these include the amendments made to these Standards in 2012);
• three revised Standards: IAS 19, IAS 27 and IAS 28;
• one new Interpretation: IFRIC 20;
• consequential amendments to Standards and Interpretations;
• minor amendments resulting from Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2009–2011 Cycle to: IAS 1, IAS 16, IAS 32, IAS 34 and IFRS 1.

This edition includes the latest consolidated versions of all Standards (including IFRSs, IASs and Interpretations) as approved for issue up to 31 December 2012 and required to be applied on 1 January 2013. 

This edition does not contain IFRSs or changes to IFRSs with an effective date after 1 January 2013.

Published: December 2012.

ISBN: 978-1-907877-68-1 (Two volumes: Part A and Part B sold together as one set).

Customers seeking the consolidated text of IFRSs issued at 1 January 2013 (including IFRSs with an effective date after 1 January 2013) should refer to the two-part 2013 IFRS (Red Book), which will be published in the first quarter of 2013.