Division Subsequent Measurement of Financial Assets

For the purpose of measuring a financial asset after initial recognition, this Standard classifies financial assets into the following four categories defined in paragraph 9:

1. (a)

   financial assets at fair value through profit or loss;

2. (b)

   held-to-maturity investments;

3. (c)

   loans and receivables;

   and

4. (d)

   available-for-sale financial assets.

These categories apply to measurement and profit or loss recognition under this Standard. The entity may use other descriptors for these categories or other categorisations when presenting information on the face of the financial statements. The entity shall disclose in the notes the information required by IAS 32.

After initial recognition, an entity shall measure financial assets, including derivatives that are assets, at their fair values, without any deduction for transaction costs it may incur on sale or other disposal, except for the following financial assets:

1. (a)

   loans and receivables as defined in paragraph 9, which shall be measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method;

2. (b)

   held-to-maturity investments as defined in paragraph 9, which shall be measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method;

   and

3. (c)

   investments in equity instruments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair value cannot be reliably measured and derivatives that are linked to and must be settled by delivery of such unquoted equity instruments, which shall be measured at cost (see Appendix A paragraphs AG80 and AG81).

Financial assets that are designated as hedged items are subject to measurement under the hedge accounting requirements in paragraphs 89-102. All financial assets except those measured at fair value through profit or loss are subject to review for impairment in accordance with paragraphs 58-70 and Appendix A paragraphs AG84-AG93.