18.6 IFRS/ASPE Key Differences

IFRS ASPE
No specific guidance for treasury shares. Treasury shares can be accounted for as either a single transaction or as two transactions, although ASPE expresses a preference for the single-transaction method.
No specific guidance for re-acquisition of shares. Guidance provided that shows the order in which proceeds paid should be applied (share capital, contributed surplus, retained earnings).
Accumulated other comprehensive income is included as a component of equity, usually disclosed as part the balance of reserves. There is no concept of other comprehensive income in ASPE.
Balances and transactions for all equity accounts are presented in the statement of changes in equity. The retained earnings statement presents changes in retained earnings, while other equity transactions are usually presented in the notes.
Disclosure of the objectives, polices, processes for managing capital are required. No such disclosures are required.

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