In the UK FRS 26 Financial Instruments: Recognition and
Measurement (‘FRS 26’) which is equivalent to IAS 39 Financial
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (‘IAS 39’) is
mandatory for listed entities (i.e., those with securities admitted
to trading on a regulated market) and entities that apply the
fair value accounting rules in the CA Act 2006 only, although
other entities can choose to apply it. For all other entities limited
guidance is available under FRS 4 Capital Instruments (‘FRS 4’)
on equity and debt instruments and the rules set out in CA 2006
specifies the accounting rules for investments. FRS 5 Reporting
the Substance of Transactions (‘FRS 5’) principles also apply