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Butter Co issues £ 50m 6% preference shares at par on 1/1 / 20X0. The shares carry a contractual obligation to be redeemed at a 10% premium in 5 years time. According to IFRS Standards how should the shares be initially recognized in the financial statements on 1/20 / 20X0?
1/ As a financial liability of £ 55m
2/As a financial liability of £ 50m
3/As an equity instrument of £ 55m
4/As an equity instrument of £ 50m
Answer 2] is correct,
As financial Liability of 50m.
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