AB acquired an investment in a debt instrument on 1 January 20X5 at its nominal value of $25,000, which it intends to hold until maturity. The instrument carried a fixed coupon interest rate of 5%, payable in arrears. Transactions costs of $5,000 were paid in respect of this investment. The effective interest rate applicable to this instrument was estimated at 9%.
Calculate the value of this investment that AB will include in its statement of financial position at 31 December 20X5.
Give your answer to the nearest whole number.
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On 1 January 20X7 GH purchased plant and equipment at a cost of $400,000. The temporary differences in respect of this plant and equipment at 31 December 20X7 and 20X8 have been calculated as follows:
Assume that there are no other temporary differences in the periods and that the corporate income tax rate is 25%. GH is expected to have significant taxable profits in the future.
Which of the following is the correct impact in GH's statement of financial position at 31 December 20X8 in respect of deferred tax?
Which of the following is the correct calculation for basic earnings per share in accordance with IAS 33 Earnings Per Share?
AB acquired a financial investment on 1 January 20X9, incurring $5,000 related agency fees. AB initially classified the investment as held for trading, in accordance with IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation.
Which of the following statements reflects the accounting treatment that AB adopted in respect of this investment when it prepared its financial statements to 31 December 20X9?
TESTED 02 May 2024
