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IFRS 2 Share-based Payment \u2013 Accounting for Employee Share Options and Equity Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n
1\ufe0f\u20e3 Introduction: Understanding IFRS 2 Share-based Payment<\/strong><\/h5>\n

IFRS 2 Share-based Payment<\/strong> defines how entities recognise and measure transactions in which goods or services are received in exchange for shares, share options, or cash linked to share price.
In Singapore, many growing firms reward staff and directors with equity-linked incentives. As a result, IFRS 2 Share-based Payment ensures those transactions are recorded consistently and transparently<\/strong>, helping investors understand the true cost of compensation.<\/p>\n

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2\ufe0f\u20e3 Purpose and Scope<\/strong><\/h5>\n

IFRS 2 applies to all share-based payment transactions<\/strong>, whether:<\/p>\n

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    Equity-settled<\/strong> \u2013 the entity issues shares or options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Cash-settled<\/strong> \u2013 the entity pays cash based on share price changes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Transactions with choice of settlement<\/strong> \u2013 either cash or shares.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    It covers both employee-related and non-employee arrangements (for example, consultants paid in shares). Therefore, any exchange involving equity instruments must follow IFRS 2.<\/p>\n

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    3\ufe0f\u20e3 Recognition Principle<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    An entity recognises the goods or services received when it obtains them.
    At the same time, it recognises a corresponding increase in equity<\/strong> (for equity-settled) or liabilities<\/strong> (for cash-settled).
    If the goods or services are received over time, the expense is recognised throughout the vesting period<\/strong>, matching cost with service.<\/p>\n

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    4\ufe0f\u20e3 Measurement of Equity-Settled Share-based Payments<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    For employee share options<\/strong> and similar awards:<\/p>\n

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      Measure the fair value of the equity instruments<\/strong> at the grant date.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Recognise the expense over the vesting period.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      For non-employees<\/strong>, measure the fair value of goods or services at the date received.
      The fair-value measurement uses option-pricing models<\/strong> such as Black-Scholes or binomial models, considering expected volatility, risk-free rate, and option life.<\/p>\n

      Example:<\/strong>
      uSafe Accounting Pte. Ltd. grants 1 000 share options to staff on 1 Jan 2025. Each option\u2019s fair value is SGD 2. Over three years, the company recognises SGD 667 per year as share-based expense, increasing equity accordingly.<\/p>\n

      IAS 19 Employee Benefits \u2013 Accounting for Staff Costs<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n