Compound instrument

A non-derivative financial instrument which contains both a liability and an equity component         IFRS terms or definitions come from the Official Journal of the European Union (© European Union, https://eur-lex.europa.eu). Individual jurisdictions around the world may require or permit the use of (locally authorised and/or amended) IFRS Standards for all or … Read more

Issuer

The issuer is the entity which issues the instrument (not the holder). In the context of borrowings, the issuer will be the borrower.         IFRS terms or definitions come from the Official Journal of the European Union (© European Union, https://eur-lex.europa.eu). Individual jurisdictions around the world may require or permit the use … Read more

Financial liability

A financial liability is any liability that is: a contractual obligation: to deliver cash or another financial asset to another entity; or to exchange financial assets or financial liabilities with another entity under conditions that are potentially unfavourable to the entity; or a contract that will or may be settled in the entity’s own equity … Read more

Intangible asset

An intangible asset is an identifiable non-monetary asset without physical substance.         IFRS terms or definitions come from the Official Journal of the European Union (© European Union, https://eur-lex.europa.eu). Individual jurisdictions around the world may require or permit the use of (locally authorised and/or amended) IFRS Standards for all or some publicly … Read more

Settlement

Settlement of the employee benefit obligations – Definitions relating to defined benefit cost A settlement is a transaction that eliminates all further legal or constructive obligations for part or all of the benefits provided under a defined benefit plan, other than a payment of benefits to, or on behalf of, employees that is set out … Read more

Parent

An entity that controls one or more entities.         IFRS terms or definitions come from the Official Journal of the European Union (© European Union, https://eur-lex.europa.eu). Individual jurisdictions around the world may require or permit the use of (locally authorised and/or amended) IFRS Standards for all or some publicly listed companies. The … Read more

Subsidiary

An entity that is controlled by another entity.         IFRS terms or definitions come from the Official Journal of the European Union (© European Union, https://eur-lex.europa.eu). Individual jurisdictions around the world may require or permit the use of (locally authorised and/or amended) IFRS Standards for all or some publicly listed companies. The … Read more

Carrying amount

Carrying amount is the amount at which an asset is recognised after deducting any accumulated depreciation (amortisation) and accumulated impairment losses. (IAS 40 5, IAS 41 8) OR Carrying amount is the amount at which an asset is recognised after deducting any accumulated depreciation (amortisation) and accumulated impairment losses thereon. (IAS 16 8, IAS 36 … Read more

Impairment loss

An impairment loss is the amount by which the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount.         IFRS terms or definitions come from the Official Journal of the European Union (© European Union, https://eur-lex.europa.eu). Individual jurisdictions around the world may require or permit the use of (locally authorised and/or amended) … Read more

Option valuation models

Topics hide Option valuation models Model selection Simple model explanation Model selection Black-Scholes-Merton Lattice Implementing a lattice model Monte Carlo Comparing option valuation models Complex capital structures Option valuation models Option valuation models use mathematical techniques to identify a range of possible future share prices at the exercise date. From these possible future share prices, … Read more