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
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
