How shadow accounting for IFRS can be done

Hello all,
When cost of implementation of IFRS are huge and requires new G/L, Is it possible to have a shadow accounting practise.
Lets say we create a financial statement version based on IFRS accounting structure.
1. how the apc posting to be made for IFRS depreciation ares.
2. how the depreciation will be posted in this case if the IFRS depreciation area is made as real.
Regards,
Keith.

Hi Keith --- First a couple of points for you.  I would not necessarily assume the cost of IFRS adoption will be "huge" as the cost and complexity of the project will be dependant on your own existing landscape and the industry and country where you will be adopting IFRS.  Really the best way to scope the complexity and cost of the IFRS adoption project is to work closely with your audit/consulting partner and SAP to really determine what the best course of action should be.  Basically, the sooner you engage the better as it will save time and money.
Regarding you second point regarding the SAP General Ledger (NewGL).  Although it is the recommend solution it is not a requirement.  There are other solutions available that utilize a single ledger approach.  For example the use of the "Account Based" configuration approach for the GL and utilizing the reporting capabilities found within SAP BusinessObjects may be the best approach for your situation.  See SAP and IFRS: FAQ document at https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/60eecedc-7ff0-2b10-b2be-c329c1114298
As far a reporting from a "Shadow Accounting Practice" the SAP General Ledger does offer the ability to set up multiple ledgers which can be used for reporting on different accounting standards.  For example set the Leading Ledger to report on IFRS and another non-leading ledger to report on Local GAAP.  If it turns out that the adoption of the SAP General Ledger is not the best course of action at present then you could use the tools found within SAP BusinessObjects to report on the various legal options.
As far as IFRS reporting from the Depreciation Areas goes, this would require the set up of multiple deprecation areas tied to separate ledger or specific account groups within your Chart of Accounts.   Again for more specific information regarding this questions I would suggest contacting your audit/consulting partner or SAP Field Services for further guidance

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