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- 2023 Issued Standard – IAS 32
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Summary
IAS 32 classifies financial instruments into financial assets, financial liabilities and equity in accordance with the substance of the arrangement and the definitions of these elements. In certain cases, such as convertible debt, the instrument is split into a liability and equity element. Financial assets and liabilities may only be offset where there is a legally enforceable right to offset and the entity intends to settle on a net basis. Any treasury shares are deducted from equity.
Interest, dividends, losses and gains related to a financial liability are recognised in profit or loss; dividends in relation to equity instruments are recognised directly in equity.
Current proposals
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Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity
The IASB is engaged in a research project to investigate potential improvements to the classification of liabilities and equity and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments with the characteristics of equity regardless of whether they are classified as equity or liabilities. A discussion paper DP/2018/1 Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity was issued in June 2018 and the next stage is expected to be an exposure draft.
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