Insurance
IFRS 17 — Contractual Service Margin (CSM) at Inception
Recording the unearned profit (CSM) of a new insurance contract group at initial recognition.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance Contract Asset (Fulfillment Cash Flows) | Asset (+) | - | - |
| Contractual Service Margin (CSM) | Liability (+) | - | 50,000.00 |
| Premium Receivable / Cash | Asset (+) | 50,000.00 | - |
💡 Accountant's Note
Under IFRS 17, day-one profit is deferred as the CSM. It represents the unearned profit that will be released to P&L as insurance coverage is provided. This prevents 'day-one gains' that IFRS 4 allowed.
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