MFRS 9 Financial Instruments was issued by the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board on 17 November 2014. MFRS 9 will be effective for financial period beginning on or after 1 January 2018 with early application permitted.

MFRS 9 will bring fundamental change to financial instrument accounting when it replaces the existing accounting standard, MFRS 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.

Entities reporting financial instruments will need to make several decisions and choices in relation to the transition to the new standard. Many businesses, especially banks and other financial institutions, will be affected by the implementation of the new standard.

Dutch lady Milk Industries Berhad company listed in Bursa Malaysia main market.

You are required to prepare a REPORT to evaluate and comment on information regarding financial instrument provided in the annual report of a company listed on the Bursa Malaysia.

Your comments or evaluation should comply with the requirements of relevant MFRS.

Part A

Discuss the recognition for financial instrument including financial asset, financial liabilities and equity instruments according to relevant MFRS in chosen company. (10 Marks)

Discuss the measurement of financial instruments in chosen company in according to related to relevant MFRS. (10 Marks)

Identify different types of financial instruments available in the chosen company. Provide at least one example of each type of financial instrument available in the chosen company and specify recognition and measurement of that financial instrument. (10 Marks)

Part B

Discuss the potential impact of the adoption of new MFRS 9. The discussion must be supported by relevant academic journal/article.