Asked by Thompson Stockmann on May 07, 2024

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Which of the following are accounted for at amortized cost?

A) Held-for-collection investments
B) Held-to-maturity investments
C) Non-trading equity investments
D) Both Held-for-collection and Held-to-maturity investments

Amortized Cost

The initial investment cost adjusted for amortization or depreciation, representing the current book value of a financial asset or liability.

Held-to-Maturity Investments

Debt securities that a company intends and is able to hold until maturity, recorded on the balance sheet at acquisition cost adjusted for amortization.

Held-for-Collection Investments

Investments acquired with the intention of holding them to collect their contractual cash flows, rather than for selling in the near term.

  • Acquire knowledge on the concepts of fair value, amortized cost, and original cost in the context of investments.
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Emily O'SheaMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
According to IFRS, both Held-for-collection and Held-to-maturity investments are accounted for at amortized cost. Non-trading equity investments are accounted for at fair value through profit or loss.