Victor Chan

International Director, Global IFRS Services, Ernst & Young Global Limited

Develops insights on applying IFRS to emerging accounting issues. Focuses on leases, crypto-assets, investment property and latest standard-setting activities. Enjoys relaxing with family.

Areas of focus

Victor works with EY engagement teams to resolve complex IFRS accounting questions. He is actively involved in EY’s thought leadership on emerging accounting issues through publications and social media, including videos and podcasts.  

Victor’s latest thinking

Changes to settlement by electronic payments

IFRS 9 clarifies when a financial liability is derecognised and provides a limited exception for them when settled by electronic transfer. Learn more

22 Jul 2024 Victor Chan

What you need to know about ISSB's new research projects

ISSB to commence two sustainability-related research projects: biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services (BEES); and human capital. Learn more.

12 Jun 2024 Victor Chan

How climate change is impacting financial statements

The requirement for companies to recognize net zero commitments in financial statements depends on facts and circumstances. Learn more.

04 Jun 2024 Victor Chan

IFRS 18 changes financial performance reporting

Companies need to reconsider the structure of statements of profit or loss in light of three new categories and subtotals required by IFRS 18. Learn more

14 May 2024 Victor Chan

Developments in global sustainability reporting from COP28

Key sustainability reporting developments from COP28 to help companies adopt new sustainability disclosure standards. Learn more

15 Dec 2023 Victor Chan

IAS 1 amendments are effective from 1 January 2024

How IFRS classifies liabilities with covenants as current or non-current is changing in January 2024. Learn more

12 Dec 2023 Victor Chan

What to focus in financial reporting this year-end

As companies prepare for the forthcoming reporting season, find out what key themes executives and boards need to focus on this year-end. Learn more

03 Nov 2023 Victor Chan

Proposed amendments to IFRS 9

A proposed change to IFRS 9 requires settlement date accounting for derecognizing financial assets and liabilities. Learn more

02 Aug 2023 Victor Chan

What you need to know about new ISSB standard IFRS S2

Companies need to disclose information about their climate-related risks and opportunities that is useful to investors. Learn more

26 Jun 2023 Victor Chan

ISSB issues IFRS 1 sustainability-related disclosures

IFRS SI requires companies to identify, measure and disclose sustainability related risks and opportunities. Learn more

26 Jun 2023 Victor Chan

How Pillar Two rules affect financial reporting

In the largest international tax reform in nearly a century, the new rules address growing global and digital economies. Learn more.

04 Apr 2023 Victor Chan

Prepare for sustainability-related disclosure standards

The ISSB will be redeliberating the first proposed sustainability disclosure standards based on the public comments received. Learn more.

06 Feb 2023 Victor Chan

ISSB confirmed delivery on its COP 27 commitments

The ISSB’s new IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards will help to create a global baseline for companies to monitor their impact on climate change.

15 Dec 2022 Victor Chan

How to get ready for sustainability standards

Company executives and audit committee members need to start planning now for impending changes to sustainability reporting.

16 Nov 2021 Victor Chan

What to watch as global ESG reporting standards take shape

The launch of the International Sustainability Standards Board is a significant development in the transition toward a green economy.

11 Nov 2021 Katie Kummer

How the leases standard impacts company balance sheets

Companies involved in air travel, retail and transportation have been the most affected by a major change to lease accounting. Find out more.

14 Jun 2021 Victor Chan

How to account for COVID-19 rent concessions

Lessees that have taken advantage of and lessors that have granted rent concessions during COVID-19 need to consider the appropriate accounting treatment. Learn more

23 Oct 2020 Victor Chan
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