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Fair value through other comprehensive income

For a debt asset, classification requires a business model of both collecting contractual cash flows and selling, and cash flows solely of principal and interest. Interest, expected credit losses and certain exchange gains or losses follow IFRS 9 rules in profit or loss, and the accumulated fair-value reserve is reclassified on derecognition. For an eligible non-trading equity investment, an irrevocable instrument-by-instrument election may be made; accumulated OCI is not recycled to profit or loss on disposal.

Worked example

An eligible equity investment is irrevocably designated at FVOCI and rises from $10,000 to $11,000. The $1,000 gain is recognised in OCI; on disposal it is not recycled to profit or loss.

Common mistake

Applying the debt recycling rule to elected FVOCI equities, or assuming every FVOCI asset is exempt from impairment requirements.

Where it appears in your exams

QualificationExamRelationshipPeriod
ACCA FR Direct September 2026–June 2027
ACCA SBR Direct September 2026–June 2027