Module 12 - Financial Instruments: Presentation, classification and measurement Flashcards
Financial instrument =
Contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another
Equity instrument =
Contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities eg ordinary shares
Primary financial instrument
Price based directly on market value
Derivative financial instrument
Price varies in response to underlying item, has little or no initial investment and will be settled at a future date
If there is a contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial asset
Financial liability
If there is NO contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial asset
Equity
Compound instruments
Has characteristics of both equity and financial liabilities
Convertible debt > liability > measurement
Initially measure at fair value of similar debt without conversion rights
Convertible debt > equity > measurement
Measure as residual of proceeds
Company recognises a financial asset or liability when
It becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument
Derivatives measurement
Many have no initial cost or fair value therefore only recognised at a monetary amount when their fair value increases/ decreases
Three classifications for financial assets:
- Amortised cost
- Fair value through other comprehensive income
- Fair value through profit or loss
Measure asset at FVTPL if
Intention to sell in the short term (held for trading)
Measure asset at FVTOCI if
Intention to hold and then sell before maturity
Measure asset at AC if
Intention to hold to maturity
Equity investments not held for trading
Should be measured at FVTOCI
Default classification for liabilities
Amortised cost
If liability:
- Held for trading
- Derivative
- Designated at FVTPL
Classify as fair value through profit or loss
When accounting mismatch occurs
Elect to measure consistently
Initial measurement of financial assets: AC and FVTOCI
Fair value plus transaction costs