
12-Month ECL vs Lifetime ECL — When Does Each Apply Under IFRS 9?
The 12-month ECL vs lifetime ECL decision drives how much your entity provisions under IFRS 9 — and it’s one of the most misapplied choices in practice. Stage 1 assets use 12-month ECL; Stages 2 and 3 require lifetime ECL once a significant increase in credit risk (SICR) has occurred.








