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Send us a text What happens when banks lend $13 billion to a billionaire with a Twitter addiction? Well, let’s just say IFRS 9 wasn’t built for this level of chaos. In this episode, we break down how banks classify investments in debt—Amortised Cost, FVOCI, or FVTPL—and how that classification suddenly matters a lot when your borrower is firing half the staff, scaring off advertisers, and offering AI equity as collateral. We explore: ✅ How banks originally classified X’s debt—and why they’re ...

Send us a text Understanding the nuances of accounting standards can be complex, especially when it comes to properties, plants, and equipment (PPE). In this video, I discuss various classifications of PPE and their accounting treatments. From assets used directly in business operations (IAS 16) to those rented out to others (IAS 40), each category has distinct valuation methods. PPE marked for disposal within 12 months falls under IFRS 5, while those bought for resale are governed by ...