13.7 IFRS/ASPE Key Differences

Item ASPE IFRS
Initial measurement Fair value as the present value of future cash flows. Fair value as the present value of future cash flows.
Subsequent measurement Amortized cost, unless the fair-value option is chosen. Can choose to use either the effective interest rate or straight-line methods to amortize discounts and premiums. Amortized cost, unless the fair-value option is chosen because it results in more relevant information. The effective interest rate method is the only method allowed to amortize discounts and premiums.
Impairment and troubled debt restructurings Impairments are recorded by the creditor only. The debtor makes no entry since the amount is still legally owed. Troubled debt restructurings re-measure the new debt using the historic interest rate for comparability. If the difference is less than 10%, the debtor does not record an entry. Creditor records impairment. If the difference is greater than 10%, the debtor recognizes a gain, the old debt is derecognized, and the new debt recognized. Same as ASPE.
Disclosure Any principal portion of long-term debt due within one year of the reporting date is to be reported under current liabilities as the current portion of long-term debt. Long-term debt that is refinanced may be classified as long-term provided the refinancing is in place by the time the financial reports are issued. Any principal portion of long-term debt due within one year of the reporting date is to be reported under current liabilities as the current portion of long-term debt. Long-term debt that is refinanced may be classified as long-term provided the refinancing is in place by the reporting date.

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