
These may include prepayment, extension, call, and similar options. When determining the effective interest rate (EIR), an entity estimates the cash flows based on all the contractual terms of the financial instrument. Overwhelmed by constant stream of IFRS updates? Too many newsletters that you move to ‘read later’ folder, but later never comes? Reporting Period has you covered! All essential IFRS developments and Big 4 insights in one monthly newsletter curated by Marek Muc.

The cash flows from the acquired bond yield an EIR of 7.8%: All calculations provided in this example can be downloaded from an accompanying Excel file. In spreadsheet programs like MS Excel, this can be done using the XIRR function. Given the above information, Entity A can create a cash flow schedule and calculate the effective interest rate (EIR) as demonstrated below.

credit losses (relevant only to financial assets).subsequent recognition of interest income or expense,.The components of amortised cost include: To determine which assets or liabilities specifically, refer to the page on classification. Amortised cost is the measurement method used for certain financial assets and liabilities.
