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FR – May 2020 – L2 – Q2c – Bond Recognition under IFRS 9
Calculate the amount to be recognized in Asamankese Ltd’s financial statements for a bond purchased at a discount under IFRS 9.
Question
Asamankese Ltd (Asamankese) purchased a 6% GH¢50 million bond on 1 August 2018 at a 10% discount to par value. Expenses of purchase were GH¢500,000. The bond is due for redemption on 31 July 2028 at par. The effective annual interest rate to maturity is 7.3%. Asamankese intends to hold the bond until its maturity date.
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In accordance with IFRS 9: Financial Instruments, how much should be recognized in Asamankese’s financial statements in respect of the above transaction for the year ended 31 July 2019 (to two decimal places)?
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- Tags: Amortized Cost, Bonds, Effective Interest Rate, IFRS 9
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications
- Series: MAY 2020
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