Commentary on Sections Overview Overview Section 315: Introduction to sections 316 to 319
1074.This section acts as an introduction to the following four sections which provide the rules to apply where there is a change in accounting policy from one period of account to the next. It is based on paragraph 19A(1) and (2) of Schedule 9 to FA 1996.
1075.Although this provision was enacted specifically to deal with companies changing from UK GAAP to international accounting standards or vice versa it will apply equally to other changes where both policies accord with the law and practice.