Accounting for KVA under IFRS 13

Risk, March 2016 (shortened version)

15 Pages Posted: 20 Jun 2015 Last revised: 29 Feb 2016

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Richard Kenyon

Aston University

Chris Kenyon

MUFG Securities EMEA plc; University College London

Date Written: February 27, 2016

Abstract

We explore the accounting view on KVA for derivatives, where KVA is defined as the lifetime cost of capital, i.e. the Capital Valuation Adjustment. Accounting uses ‘fair value’ in most circumstances. IFRS 13 (Fair Value Measurement) defines fair value and it explicitly replaces previous requirements in individual standards. This fair value is based on financial management and management accounting models and concepts. These concepts are embodied in economic decision making models that use discounting, relevant cash flows, and any incremental changes consequent upon the project or investment. These economic decision making models naturally include the cost of allocating scarce capital that cannot then be used elsewhere. In short, IFRS 13 specifically requires preparers of accounts to use economic models. In this case the project or investment is the derivative, and regulations (e.g. Basel III) set minimum capital requirements. Thus by IFRS 13 accounts should reflect the costs of allocated capital, i.e. KVA.

Keywords: KVA, Accounting, Basel III, IFRS 13

JEL Classification: M41, L51, K20, G21, G12

Suggested Citation

Kenyon, Richard and Kenyon, Chris, Accounting for KVA under IFRS 13 (February 27, 2016). Risk, March 2016 (shortened version), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2620454 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2620454

Richard Kenyon

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Chris Kenyon (Contact Author)

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University College London ( email )

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