What is IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss on Trade Receivables?
Under IFRS 9, companies must recognise a provision for the portion of trade receivables they do not expect to recover. This provision is known as Expected Credit Loss (ECL). For trade receivables, IFRS 9 allows the use of the Simplified Approach, which enables businesses to calculate lifetime ECL without building complex credit risk models typically required in financial services.
Using the simplified approach, companies estimate lifetime expected credit losses from day one, based on historical loss patterns, current credit conditions, and forward-looking information. This results in a transparent, data-driven credit loss provision that reflects the true credit risk in trade receivables. The simplified approach can also be applied to lease receivables and contract assets under IFRS 9.
Why Estimating IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss Can Be Difficult
Many finance teams struggle to implement IFRS 9 ECL correctly because:
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Historical data is messy, incomplete, or incorrectly structured
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Ageing reports are inconsistent or inaccurate
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Forward-looking adjustments are unclear or missing
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Interactions with other standards (IFRS 7 and IFRS 15) are not considered
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Auditors challenge assumptions, definitions of default, and methodology
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Internal teams lack specialist credit modelling expertise
Bottom line: IFRS 9 ECL is simple in concept — but difficult to implement in practice.
Our IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss Services
Numerica provides end-to-end IFRS 9 ECL services designed specifically for the Simplified Approach on trade receivables and Ind AS 109 requirements:
✔️ IFRS 9 Policy Design
Clear, defensible policies including definition of default, segmentation, measurement methodology, and governance.
✔️ Provision Matrix Development
Full lifetime ECL calculation using calibrated loss rates adjusted for current and forward-looking credit conditions.
✔️ Historical Loss Rate Analysis
Audit-ready analysis of write-offs, recoveries, and loss emergence patterns, including treatment of credit notes and partial payments.
✔️ Forward-Looking Overlays
Macro-economic overlays aligned with IFRS 9 and Ind AS 109 guidance and auditor expectations.
✔️ IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 Disclosure Support
Complete disclosure packs including movement schedules, assumptions, sensitivities, and narrative explanations.
✔️ Modern ECL Modelling
Built in Python and delivered in a comprehensive IFRS 9 report along with full audit support.
Who This Service Is For
Our IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss services are ideal for:
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SMEs and mid-market companies
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Groups transitioning to IFRS or Ind AS
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Finance teams with limited modelling experience
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Businesses preparing for year-end audit
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Companies with inconsistent or unreliable ECL calculations
If you want your IFRS 9 ECL valuation report to seamlessly pass your auditors’ scrutiny, this service is for you.
Why Work With Numerica
✔️ Strong Quantitative Expertise
Actuarial-grade modelling adapted for IFRS 9 and credit risk.
✔️ Practical, Not Over-Engineered
Simple, transparent models built to satisfy auditors without unnecessary complexity.
✔️ Full Audit Support
We support you through methodology reviews, documentation, and auditor queries.
✔️ Rapid Turnaround
Designed for businesses with tight reporting deadlines, especially at year-end.
✔️ End-to-End Delivery
From initial data review to final disclosures and model handover.
✔️ Extensive IFRS Knowledge
Expertise across IFRS 9, IFRS 7, IFRS 15, Ind AS 109, and related accounting requirements.
How Our IFRS 9 ECL Process Works
1. Assess
We assess your receivables, current impairment policy, ageing structure, and data quality.
2. Analyse
We analyse historical losses, identify patterns, segment customers, and evaluate data gaps.
3. Build
We construct your provision matrix, apply current and forward-looking adjustments, and build your ECL model.
4. Deliver
We provide the IFRS 9 report, IFRS 7 disclosures, documentation, and full audit support.
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