Equity Sold — Realized Gain
Selling shares from the investment portfolio at above their carrying value.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / Bank | Asset (+) | 85,000.00 | - |
| Investment Securities — Equities | Asset (-) | - | 70,000.00 |
| Realized Gain on Investment | Revenue (+) | - | 15,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Realized gains are recognized on disposal. For FVTPL equity, this has already been partially reflected in prior fair value adjustments. The realized gain is the actual cash-out less book value.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Equity disposals are processed in the investment accounting system on trade date, with the gain/loss calculated as the difference between the sale proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the carrying value at the disposal date. For FVTPL equities, the carrying value is the most recent fair value — so the realised gain is only the difference since the last valuation date. For FVOCI equities, the cumulative OCI balance on the sold equity is transferred within equity (not recycled to P&L) at disposal under IFRS 9.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors confirm that the carrying value used to compute the realized gain is the correct book value at the disposal date (not the original cost). For FVTPL equities, prior fair value movements already in P&L mean the realized gain may be a small amount. For FVOCI equities, confirm that the cumulative OCI is transferred within equity (not taken to P&L) — this is a key IFRS 9 difference from IAS 39. Test that the sale proceeds agree to the broker's contract note.
📄 Required Documentation
Broker's sale contract note, settlement confirmation, gain/loss calculation (proceeds less carrying value), investment system disposal record, OCI reclassification entry for FVOCI equities (within equity, not P&L), and investment committee approval for large disposals.
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