Grandfather

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1.

To exempt pre-existing arrangements from subsequent more restrictive laws or regulation.

Grandfathering may be applied for the full natural life of pre-existing arrangements, or for a more limited period which is considered long enough to allow new and compliant arrangements to be put in place.


2. Financial reporting

To continue a previous financial accounting treatment - where permitted - for pre-existing contracts or transactions, during a transition period.

For example, IFRS 16 (Leases) allows existing leases to continue be accounted for under the previous accounting regime, applying the new definitions only to new contracts.


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Feeling the force of FATCA, The Treasurer, December 2013/January 2014