Explain TWO classes of financial instruments in accordance with IFRS 9. (4 Marks)

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.
  • (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:

  • 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.
  • (iii) Fair Value through profit or loss

  • 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.
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