Faithful representation is a fundamental characteristic of useful information within the I

ASB’s Conceptual framework for financial reporting.

Which of the following accounting treatments correctly applies the principle of faithful representation？

A.Reporting a transaction based on its legal status rather than its economic substance

B.Excluding a subsidiary from consolidation because its activities are not compatible with those of the rest of the group

C.Recording the whole of the net proceeds from the issue of a loan note which is potentially convertible to equity shares as debt (liability)

D.Allocating part of the sales proceeds of a motor vehicle to interest received even though it was sold with 0% (interest free) finance