Group 1 - IFRS 19 is a simplified disclosure standard within the IFRS family aimed at reducing reporting costs for eligible subsidiaries by allowing them to adopt less complex disclosure requirements while maintaining the same recognition and measurement rules [1][2][20]. - The standard is voluntary, meaning eligible companies can choose whether or not to adopt it [2]. Group 2 - Eligible subsidiaries must meet two criteria: they do not have public accountability (i.e., their stocks or bonds are not publicly traded) and their parent company prepares consolidated financial statements in accordance with full IFRS [3]. - The adoption of IFRS 19 can help eliminate the complexity of dual reporting, where subsidiaries maintain two sets of accounts to meet different reporting requirements [4][5][7]. Group 3 - IFRS 19 can significantly reduce the disclosure burden for subsidiaries currently using full IFRS, as it allows them to reduce the amount of information they need to disclose by over 70%, according to IASB assessments [12][21]. - This reduction in disclosure requirements can lead to substantial savings in time and auditing costs for subsidiaries [13][21]. Group 4 - The benefits of adopting IFRS 19 depend on several factors, including the current accounting policies used by the company, the internal financial reporting systems, the number of subsidiaries opting for IFRS 19, and the scale and complexity of the subsidiary's operations [14][16][18]. - Companies may incur one-time transition costs when adopting the new standard, such as adjusting financial reporting systems and identifying new disclosure requirements [18][19]. Group 5 - IFRS 19 serves as a "disclosure relief package" for non-public companies within a group that reports under IFRS, simplifying their reporting process and potentially leading to significant cost savings [20][21].