IFRS
International Accounting Standards (IAS) are older accounting standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), an independent international standard-setting body based in London. The IAS were replaced in 2001 by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
International Accounting Standard (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) are the same. The difference between them is that IAS represents old accounting standard, such as IAS 17 Leases . While, IFRS represents new accounting standard, such as IFRS 16 Leases.
IFRS are the mandatory Accounting Standards in Dubai UAE
All the companies listed in the NASDAQ Dubai (Formerly known as DIFX), Dubai Financial Market (DFM), or Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is required to manage their accounting records in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
IFRS Standards
The UAE has adopted IFRS Standards and the IFRS for SMEs Standard