Insurance

IFRS 17 — Reinsurance Contract Held (CSM Asset)

Recording the CSM for a reinsurance contract held by the cedant.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Reinsurance Contract Asset (CSM)Asset (+)8,000.00-
Reinsurance Premium Ceded (Net of CSM)Expense (-)-8,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Under IFRS 17, reinsurance contracts held by the cedant are measured separately and can have a CSM asset (when the expected net cost of the reinsurance is less than the premium paid — i.e., the reinsurance is 'good value').

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