1. The use of fair value to measure assets and liabilities inevitably results in

fluctuations in profit or loss, which can be large. Users of financial statements,

therefore, need information that clearly explains the source of these fluctuations -

whether they are realised or unrealised, based on objective or subjective

information, real transactions and market activity or estimates.

Discuss how IFRS 13 attempts to overcome these issues when providing information to users

of financial statements.

2 One of the concerns associated with fair value measurement is that management

bias may affect the reliability of the information. IFRS 13 requires that fair values

be based on market-based assumption rather than entity-based assumptions in

order to overcome this issue.

Compare the potential for management bias when making market-based or entity-based

specific assumption

3 Access the latest annual report of Qantas Airways Limited at and answer

the following questions.

(a) Identify the risks to which the Qantas Group is subject.

(b) Describe the components of the Qantas Group's hedge reserve.

(c) Identify the financial assets and financial liabilities of the Qantas Group. What is the

fair value of the Group's derivative financial instruments recognised in the statement of

financial position?