Asked by KAPIL PATEL on Apr 27, 2024

verifed

Verified

Under IFRS Debt investments that are held to maturity are recorded at

A) amortized cost.
B) fair value.
C) original cost.
D) maturity value.

Amortized Cost

The progressive reduction of a debt or the cost of an intangible asset over a specified time period.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that is used globally to prepare public company financial statements.

Held to Maturity

A designation for financial assets which a company has the intention and ability to hold until a specified maturity date.

  • Understand the concepts of fair value, amortized cost, and original cost in relation to investments.
verifed

Verified Answer

MU
muhammed ulutasMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
According to IFRS, debt investments that are held to maturity are recorded at amortized cost, which is the original cost adjusted for the amortization of any premium or discount and the accretion of any discount or premium. This means that they are not revalued to fair value on an ongoing basis, unlike debt investments that are classified as "available for sale" or "held for trading".