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Fair value of investment in equity instrument

Xxyzc3y ago
Why is the loss on fair value of investment in equity instrument pro-rated for inclusion in the consolidated statement of profit or loss .
P2-D2P2-D2Tutor3y ago#1
It will state in the question that the gains/losses arise evenly over the year unless told otherwise. If we're not told otherwise, which is likely the case here, then we pro-rate it.
Xxyzc3y ago#2
But the loss on fair value of investment in equity instrument seems to be a capital loss and not revenue loss which seems to occur at a point in time like revaluation surplus and not over the year so how could it be pro-rated
P2-D2P2-D2Tutor3y ago#3
Agree but just follow as instructed in the question.
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