Version 8 - February 2025 (template release)
Template release pack
This release focuses on the legislative content changes, features, and correction updates for the period ending December 2024. The template is available on platform 6.28.9259 / 6.29.9459 / 6.30.9574 / 6.31.9627 / 6.32.9713.
Release notes
- Period ended: December 2024
- Update type: Major (Legislative, Feature, and Corrections).
Overview
This template release includes important legislative updates and IFRS-alignment changes, along with features and corrections.
Key Legislative Updates
The following legislative updates are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024:
- Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes - International Tax Reform - Pillar Two Model Rules
- Amendments to IAS 1: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current
- Amendments to IFRS 16 Leases: Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback
- Supplier Finance Arrangements - Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7
- Lack of exchangeability – Amendments to IAS 21
- Sale or Contribution of Assets between an investor and its Associate or Joint Venture – Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28
- IFRS 18 – Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements
- Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments – Amendments
- IFRS 19 - Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures
note
Additional folders have been created to store dated content at the bottom of each of the folder levels of the annual report as well as the category structure, please review these elements and create duplicates to retain elements if needed.
Legislative
For detailed and specific changes, kindly refer to the document named
SG.I.CT (02.2025) (P 6.28.9259 C 8.0 - Content Change List (Full Version))
which contains the complete list of content updates.Accounting Reference Number | Details |
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IAS 12 | Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes - International Tax Reform - Pillar Two Model Rules
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IAS 1 | Amendments to IAS 1: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current
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IFRS 16 | Amendments to IFRS 16 Leases: Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback
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IAS 7 and IFRS 7 | Supplier Finance Arrangements - Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7
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IAS 21 | Lack of exchangeability – Amendments to IAS 21
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IFRS 10 and IAS 28 | Sale or Contribution of Assets between an investor and its Associate or Joint Venture – Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28
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IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 | Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments – Amendments
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IFRS 18 | IFRS 18 – Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements
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IFRS 19 | IFRS 19 - Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures
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Corrections
Item ID | Title | Details and Limitations |
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2570337 | Addition of Content retention instruction | The old Content Retention Folder under NLUC Categories has been renamed as Pre 2024 [to be reviewed for deletion YE 2029] .Created a folder called Pre 2024 [to be deleted YE 2029] at the bottom of that level of the tree structure to keep our content clean. Please note that old content will be deleted in 5 years.Also, Content retainment instruction has been added into the newly added folder to give instruction on how users can keep their content if they want. |
2230730 | Extra 1 and Extra 2 columns haven’t been included in the Total column in some places | Included Extra 1 and Extra 2 columns in Total column throughout the Non – standard tables in the report. |
2230082 | Revisit: Exceptions to column naming | Corrected the column header names for all the columns of non-standard tables in the report. |
2202734 | Removed 'White text' style in all tables throughout the report | Removed “White text” style throughout the report. |
2487188 | Display condition set to 'Always' in Cover page, Content page, P&L, and Balance sheet statement. | To get rid of the ‘Unable to fetch Report Element’ error, we changed the display of Cover page, Content page, P&L, and Balance sheet statement from Conditional to Always in draft. |
2467061 | Line item in SOCIE | Added line item Effect of adoption of SFRS(I)/ FRS XX line item and gave the condition as ShowSFRScode=true and ShowSFRScode=false . |
2467059 | Added Restated word in Primary Statements | Added Restated word for Primary Financial statements. |
2470668 | Added 'Lease liabilities' expressions in Note 5 Capital management. | Added expression in Capital management. |
2340788 | Renamed the folder that contains the old contents | Changed the folder name from 2022 legacy customize paragraph elements to 2022 contents . |
2265162 | Removed duplicated numbers in some movement tables | In Issues capital and reserves, Other capital reserves, then In all the reconciliation tables column display, we changed non zero to Never . |
2230734 | Duplicated foot note in Appendix - GAAP overlay | Removed duplicate footer Appendix - GAAP overlay. |
2230647 | Underlines (Headers, style) have been left in many places | Made necessary changes in styles and header styles as per the legislative update. |
2230646 | Note 31: Calculation columns have wrong 'Expression' after renaming columns | Corrected the Calculation expressions throughout the report. |
2230086 | Revisit: Change in data storage for Appendix 2 - Simple revenue disclosures from grid to category | Added reconciliation table in Appendix 2- Simple revenue disclosures. |
2230084 | Revisit: Ensure all non-standard grids to have the ability to add Date, Currency, and Text columns | In CFPD Value Column [Date] and Value Column [Text] moved up and located under Value Column [Currency]. |
2230258 | Various inconsistencies with the model content | Made necessary changes as per legislative update. |
2621677 | Added missing line item "Investment in subsidiaries" | Added line item in Appendix 4 as per legislative update. |
2570337 | Addition of Content retention instruction | Created a folder called Pre 2024 [to be deleted YE 2029] in Note 3 under Judgement then Assets held for sale note and moved unwanted list item to the created folder. |
2771565 | Reverse attribute in the additional null line item in the grids | Set up the Reverse attribute into True in the following grids’ null line item.
Set up the Reverse attribute into True in the below grid’s 2 extra categories.
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Features
Item ID | Title | Details and Limitations |
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2492975 | A new variable is added into the Configure FPD in the Variable level of both the [FY] Non-Import and the [FY] Non-Import [Custom] | Added a Rounding variable in [FY] Non-Import and [FY] Non-Import under Variable in CFPD and did Rebuild Data Structure. |
2340786 | Added a feature where each of the notes folder is now conditionally displayed according to if the related category has a value in it or not | Linked categories correctly:
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2257614 | Ensure non-zero values apply to all sections and columns and total rows | Every column display is set to Non-Zero and Total row is set to As Required . |
Content changes
Item ID | Title | Details and limitations |
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2672933 | Legislative changes to Single Entity Note 3 - Significant accounting judgments | Created Pre 2024 [to be reviewed for deletion YE 2029] folder and moved deleted list item under this folder. |
2672933 | Note 4 - Revenue from contracts with customers | Edited the line item in the table. |
2672933 | Note 5 - Capital management | Added the text in the paragraph. |
2672933 | Note 9 - Interest in a joint venture | Added the sentence and IFRS replaced SFRS(I)FRS.
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2672894 | Legislative changes to Single Entity Appendix | Created a new folder as Illustrative disclosure about Pillar Two taxes , and added information. |
2672900 | Legislative changes to Consolidated Entity Appendix 4, 5 and 6 | Updated Appendix 4, 5 and 6 as per IFRS legislation changes and added Illustrative disclosure about Pillar Two taxes folder. |
2672898 | Legislative changes to Consolidated Entity Note 3 - Significant accounting judgments | Created Pre 2024 [to be reviewed for deletion YE 2029] folder and moved deleted list item under this folder. |
2672898 | Note 4 - Revenue from contracts with customers | Edited the line item in the table. |
2672898 | Note 5 - Capital management | Added the text in the paragraph. |
2672898 | Note 7 - Business combinations and acquisition of non-controlling interests | Added a new sentence in the paragraph. |
2672898 | Note 9 - Interest in a joint venture | Added the sentence and IFRS replaced SFRS(I)FRS.
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2672896 | Legislative changes to consolidated entity Note 13 - Discontinued operations | Made necessary changes and gave the condition as ShowConsol=false .Created Grid table as model content. |
2672896 | Note 14 - Income tax | Added new paragraph. Replaced 1AS 12 with SFRS(I) 1-12FRS12 and gave the necessary condition. Edited the line-item name in the grid table. |
2672896 | Note 19 - Financial assets and financial liabilities | Updated text as per legislative changes. |
2672896 | Note 29 - Trade and other payables | Created a grid table and also changed the condition for the 3rd column from ShowTS2Col3 and ShowConsol to true as to appear it on the face. |
2672896 | Note 30 - Leases | Updated text as per legislative changes. |
2672899 | Legislative changes to Single Entity Note 13 - Discontinued operations | Made necessary changes and gave the condition as ShowConsol=false . Created Grid table as model content. |
2672899 | Note 14 - Income tax | Added new paragraph. Replaced 1AS 12 with SFRS(I) 1-12FRS12 and gave the necessary condition.Edited the line-item name in the grid table. |
2672899 | Note 18 - Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives | Updated text as per legislative changes. |
2672899 | Note 19 - Financial assets and financial liabilities | Updated text as per legislative changes. |
2672899 | Note 29 - Trade and other payables | Created a grid table and also changed the condition for the 3rd column from ShowTS2Col3 and ShowConsol to true as to appear it on the face. |
2672899 | Note 30 - Leases | Updated text as per legislative changes. |
2672902 | Wording Adjustments to Disclosure Emphasis on Removing Outdated Content | Adjustment of wording of the folder and paragraphs for removing outdated content related to the feature ID 188 Disclosure Emphasis on Removing Outdated Content. |
2766870 | Legislative changes to the Appendix GAAP Overlay Note 2.3x - Investments in subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures | An Investment in Subsidiaries note has been added, which is relevant to Note 2.3, Summary of Material Accounting Policy Information. This update has been made in accordance with Singapore local regulations and can be found under Appendix GAAP Overlay 3.Set the display condition of the Investment in Subsidiaries note to ShowBoth . |
2766864 | Legislative changes to the Appendix GAAP Overlay - Consolidated statement of changes in equity | Following a thorough consultation with the content provider, we’ve verified that the inclusion of the Company's Statement of Changes in Equity (SOCIE) in the consolidated financial statements is not mandatory. Given this confirmation, no modifications to the current presentation of the consolidated financial statements are necessary. The existing format remains compliant with the relevant financial reporting standards and guidelines. |
2766861 | Legislative changes to the Appendix GAAP Overlay Note 2 - Material accounting policies | Accounting Policies have been updated to 'Material Accounting Policies'. |
2766861 | Note 2.3 - Summary of material accounting policy information | Summary of Accounting Policies has been revised to Summary of Material Accounting Policies . |
2766860 | Legislative changes to the Appendix GAAP Overlay - Consolidated statement of financial position | It is mandatory to include the Company's Statement of Financial Position when presenting the consolidated financial statements. This requires disclosing both the current year's and the comparative year's Statement of Financial Position for the Company, alongside the Group figures. As a result, we have made the necessary changes to display the Statement of Financial Position for the Company within the consolidated financial statements. |
2673466 and 2673465 | Legislative changes to the Consolidated and Single Entity Accounting Policies | Updated new accounting standard disclosures in note Accounting Policies according to the legislative requirement. All the local changes are updated under Appendix GAAP overlay 6. Moved old accounting standards to Pre 2024 [to be reviewed for deletion YE 2029] . Please be aware that the Pre 2024 [to be reviewed for deletion YE 2029] folder will be reviewed for deletion in the next 5 years. |
2673463 and 2673462 | Legislative changes to Consolidated and Single Entity Note 35 - Standards issued but not yet effective | Updated the text and tables according to the legislative requirement in note Standards issued but not yet effective .IFRS changes are updated in the Note 35 Standards issued but not yet effective .All the local changes are updated under Appendix GAAP overlay 2. Moved old accounting standards to Pre 2024 [to be reviewed for deletion YE 2029] . Please be aware that the Pre 2024 [to be reviewed for deletion YE 2029] folder will be reviewed for deletion in the next 5 years. |
XBRL changes
There is no XBRL for this release.
Impact on existing clients
There are no impacts identified for this release.
Deviations from standard configuration
There are no deviations identified for this release.
Appendix
There are no appendix items for this release.
Known issues
- For users who would like to work on the6.29.9459platform, there is a Display setting issue because of the platform error. When viewing notes individually,Reportelements that are set toNeverare still appearing in both Preview and Design modes. However, these elements are correctly hidden when you view the full report.
- Grid column headers can only have up to 60 characters. Previously all column headers were linked to the grid column. If a header is longer, you'll need to unlink it from the grid column and type the full heading manually.
Additional information
- Old content will be removed in 5 years' time.
- We created additional folders to store dated content at the bottom of each folder level of the annual report, as well as within the category structure. Please review these elements and create duplicates to retain them if needed.
- ThePre 2024 [to be reviewed for deletion YE 2029]folder will be reviewed for deletion in the next 5 years.
- AddedAppendix-GAAP overlayto include all changes needed for significant differences in local countries.
- Each note inAppendix – GAAP overlayhas a phrase called 'Insert location to financial statement.' This phrase is visible only in design mode and can't be edited. It provides instructions on where to insert the note in the financial statement.
- We movedDirectors’ reportandNote 35. Standards issued but not yet effectiveinto theAppendix – GAAP overlaysection.