Saudi EOSB schemes have a back-loaded benefit structure that triggers IAS 19’s straight-line attribution requirement under paragraphs 70-73. This post walks through the compliance implications with worked examples for actuaries and finance professionals.
The Social Security Code 2020, which officially came into effect on November 21, 2025, introduces major reforms that will substantially increase gratuity payouts and extend coverage to millions of contract workers across India. This comprehensive guide explains how these changes affect employees, employers, and actuarial valuations. Key Takeaways: India’s New Gratuity Rules 2025 Effective Date: […]
When reviewing an actuarial valuation, one of the most closely examined figures is the movement in actuarial gains and losses. These movements, known as remeasurements under IAS 19, can vary significantly from one year to the next and may have a noticeable impact on a company’s financial position. For organisations with long-term employee benefit schemes, […]
All kinds of businesses, in whatever form and size, have expressed a desire to understand the regulatory framework under which actuarial valuations are performed. This is especially true for the most common benefit in India – the gratuity scheme. This blog explains the applicability of actuarial valuation of gratuity under different instances. But before diving into the […]
Before we start with taxation on superannuation fund, let us understand what exactly is a superannuation fund. Makes sense, so what is superannuation fund ? Cambridge dictionary defines “superannuation” as “money that people pay while they are working, so that they will receive payment when they stop working when they are old, or the payment they receive when they stop working” So, in simple words, superannuation funds refer to the […]
Under the right circumstances, a decision for funding a gratuity scheme could deliver significant benefits to the companies. Gratuity is a statutory benefit – employers are required to pay a lumpsum benefit to their employees who have served for at least five years. The lumpsum is generally calculated as 15 days of eligible salary for […]
Treatment of leave schemes under AS 15 and Ind AS 19 is widely misunderstood. Companies end up spending resources on actuarial valuation of leave schemes that may not require any, while fail to identify schemes that may require one. Background Companies run several types of leave benefit schemes for their employees. Privilege leaves (also known as earned or […]
Companies often ask us if an actuarial valuation mandatory for leave schemes. It is clear that accounting and audit professionals require some additional guidance on this matter. In this post, we aim at addressing this issue. The short answer is, an actuarial valuation will be applicable if your company offers leave benefits that would require […]
With the rise in start-ups in India, we are observing an increasing trend in share-based remuneration schemes to the employees, the most popular ones being ESOP and SAR. However, we have observed a gap amongst professionals and company personnel, in the knowledge of the different types of schemes and their accounting treatment. As such, in this […]
Introduction End of Service Benefits (EOSB) are a key component of employee compensation, particularly in Saudi Arabia and other neighbouring countries. Under IAS 19 – Employee Benefits, EOSB schemes are typically classified as defined benefit plans, requiring companies to recognise their obligations using the Projected Unit Credit (PUC) method. However, in certain cases, IAS 19 […]