FVOCI Securities (Former AFS) — Unrealized Gain in OCI
Recognizing a fair value gain on debt securities designated at FVOCI.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Securities (FVOCI) | Asset (+) | 30,000.00 | - |
| Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI Reserve) | OCI (+) | - | 30,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Under IFRS 9, debt instruments that pass the SPPI (Solely Payments of Principal and Interest) test and are held in a 'hold to collect and sell' business model are classified at FVOCI. Fair value changes go to OCI, not P&L, until the instrument is sold. ECL provisions do affect P&L even for FVOCI assets.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
In SAP Bank Analyzer, FVOCI classification is set in the Financial Instrument product definition. Revaluation uses market prices and OCI posting is automated. In Oracle FLEXCUBE SM, 'FVOCI' product type handles the bifurcated accounting (coupon income to P&L, fair value change to OCI). ECL on FVOCI assets posts to P&L separately.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors test the SPPI test documentation for each security at inception — cash flows must be solely payments of principal and interest. Business model assessment must be documented and approved by the Board. Reclassification from FVTPL to FVOCI is only permitted in rare circumstances.
📄 Required Documentation
SPPI test documentation per security, business model assessment approved by ALCO/Board, Bloomberg price source, OCI reconciliation, and deferred tax calculation on FVOCI reserve.
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