IFRS 9 Financial Instruments

How to record POCI asset recognition

Initial recognition of a Purchased or Originated Credit-Impaired (POCI) financial asset at fair value.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Financial Asset - POCIAsset60,000.00-
Cash or Cash EquivalentsAsset-60,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

POCI assets are recognized at fair value upon initial recognition. Unlike standard assets, the initial lifetime expected credit losses are included in the estimated cash flows when calculating the credit-adjusted effective interest rate.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Requires a specific asset class in the sub-ledger to prevent standard EIR calculations.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Verification of fair value at acquisition and calculation of the credit-adjusted effective interest rate (CAEIR).

📄 Required Documentation

Purchase agreement, valuation report, and cash flow projections including credit risk assumptions.

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