Scope (paras. 2-7) (version for insurers)
This version of IAS 39 does not contain the amendments by IFRS 9 and can therefore be used by those insurers utilising the exemption effected by Applying IFRS 9 Financial Instruments with IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts (Amendments to IFRS 4).
See IAS 39: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement as amended by IFRS 92 This Standard shall be applied by all entities to all types of financial instruments except:
(a) those interests in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures that are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements or IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures. However, in some cases, IFRS 10, IAS 27 or IAS 28 require or permit an entity to account for an interest in a subsidiary, associate or joint venture in accordance with some or all of the requirements of this Standard. Entities shall also apply this Standard to derivatives on an interest in a subsidiary, associate or joint venture unless the derivative meets the definition of an equity instrument of the entity in IAS 32.
(b) rights and obligations under leases to which IFRS 16 Leases applies. However: