Fair Value Option (FVO) election choice may have a substantial effect on income statement and earnings.
Whilst certain changes in values are only reflected on the balance sheet, OTTI (Other-Than-Temporary Impairment)
changes that flow through income statement have a direct impact on net income; for instance, the value of available
for sale securities. FAS 115, states categorically that trading assets are held with an aim of disposing them in the
near future (Laux & Leuz, (2010). Securities like bonds and treasury bills are marketable securities thus they are
reported at fair value whereby the changes noted are recognized in the income statement. Thus, considering OTTI
charges, some negative but significant impacts on earnings may emanate from this rule. Therefore, many firms are
hesitant to take these charges unless regulators or auditors force them. According to FAS 157, the OTTI for both
market movements and credit impairments are required. However, the 2009 amendments required OTTI charges on
credit impairments only.
Fair Value Option (FVO) election choice may have a substantial effect on income statement and earnings.Whilst certain changes in values are only reflected on the balance sheet, OTTI (Other-Than-Temporary Impairment)changes that flow through income statement have a direct impact on net income; for instance, the value of availablefor sale securities. FAS 115, states categorically that trading assets are held with an aim of disposing them in thenear future (Laux & Leuz, (2010). Securities like bonds and treasury bills are marketable securities thus they arereported at fair value whereby the changes noted are recognized in the income statement. Thus, considering OTTIcharges, some negative but significant impacts on earnings may emanate from this rule. Therefore, many firms arehesitant to take these charges unless regulators or auditors force them. According to FAS 157, the OTTI for bothmarket movements and credit impairments are required. However, the 2009 amendments required OTTI charges oncredit impairments only.
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