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Significant influence

Significant influence is the power to participate in an investee’s financial and operating policy decisions without controlling or jointly controlling them. A holding of 20% or more of voting power is normally presumed to give significant influence unless clearly rebutted. The presumption is not an automatic rule: representation and other evidence should be evaluated alongside the voting interest.

Worked example

An investor with 25% of voting rights and representation on the board may have an associate.

Common mistake

Treating a percentage alone as conclusive without considering the facts.

Where it appears in your exams

QualificationExamRelationshipPeriod
ACCA FA Direct September 2026–June 2027
ACCA FR Direct Official assessment-window verification pending
ACCA K1 Direct July 2027–August 2028
ACCA SBR Direct Official assessment-window verification pending
CIMA F2 Direct Official assessment-window verification pending
FIA FFA Direct September 2026–June 2027

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