IFRS17.17
(a) M&S reports an investment in a non-current joint venture of £7
million, other investments of £3 million, and derivatives financial
(b) In note 1 (Accounting Policies), M&S reports the following:
Financial instruments
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised in the Group’s statement of
financial position when the Group becomes a party to the contractual
provisions of the instrument.
A. Trade and other receivables Trade receivables are recorded
initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised
cost. Subsequently, this results in their recognition at nominal
value less any allowance for any doubtful debts.
B. Other financial assets Other financial assets consist of
investments in debt and equity securities and short-term
investments and are classified as either ‘available-for-sale’ or ‘fair
value through profit and loss’. Available-for-sale financial assets
are initially measured at fair value, including transaction costs