- 4 Marks
Question
Explain TWO classes of financial instruments in accordance with IFRS 9. (4 Marks)
Answer
Classifications of Financial Instruments in accordance with IFRS 9
(i) A Financial asset is measured at amortised cost if:
- The financial asset is held within a business model in which the intention is to hold financial asset to collect contractual cash flows;
- Each group or portfolio is being classified as held to collect and or to sell or other; and
- Assets are classified as being held to collect, if it evaluates the appropriateness of the classification through testing against past
activities. - The assets are held when the objective of business model is achieved by collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets; and
- The terms of the contractual agreement of the financial assets give rise to cash flows on a specified date that is wholly for payments of
principal and interest outstanding on the principal. - It is the normal default classification for financial assets, which are applicable to all financial assets except they are to be measured at amortised cost or fair value through other comprehensive income; and
- This classification includes financial assets held for trading purposes and derivatives unless they are properly designated for hedging arrangements.
(ii) Fair value through other comprehensive income
Within a business financial model, a financial asset is measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if:
(iii) Fair Value through profit or loss
- Tags: Amortised Cost, Fair Value, Financial instruments, IFRS 9, Other Comprehensive Income
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: Financial Instruments (IAS 32, IFRS 9)
- Series: NOV 2022
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