Submissions to XRB closed on 15 February 2023. Submissions to IASB closed on 10 March 2023.
International Tax Reform – Pillar Two Model Rules
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The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued an exposure draft: International Tax Reform—Pillar Two Model Rules (the ED) which proposes amends to IAS 12 Income Taxes (IAS 12). In December 2021, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published its Pillar Two model rules that:
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Proposed amendments
In response to the stakeholders concerns about the uncertainty over the accounting for deferred taxes arising from jurisdictions implementing the Pillar Two model rules, the IASB proposes to introduce:
- a temporary mandatory exception to the accounting for deferred taxes arising from the implementation of the Pillar Two model rules; and
- targeted disclosure requirements for affected companies.
The IASB expects the proposed amendments to provide timely relief for affected entities and avoid inconsistent interpretations of IAS 12 developing in practice.
Accessing the Consultation Document
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on this consultation. The New Zealand Accounting Standards Board considered the formal and informal feedback received at their February meeting and decided not to comment on the ED but continues to keep a close eye on the project development.
The submission received can be viewed below.
Submissions received by the NZASB
- Auditing and Assurance Standards open for consultation
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Accounting Standards open for consultation
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ED PBE IPSAS 47 Revenue
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Amendments to XRB A2 resulting from the Regulatory Systems (Economic Development) Amendment Act 2025
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Closed for comment
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Closed for comment - Archive
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Amendments to For-profit Domestic Accounting Standards due to NZ IFRS 18
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Reporting and assurance of service performance information – Tier 1 and 2 not-for-profit entities
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2025 Amendments to XRB A1 Application of the Accounting Standards Framework
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ED PBE IPSAS 48 Transfer Expenses
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Proposed new revenue and transfer expense accounting requirements for PBEs
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Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources & Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine
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- Climate Standards open for consultation