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Chapter 5 — Classification

5.1 General

5.1 General

ASC 718-10
Determining Whether to Classify a Financial Instrument as a Liability or as Equity
25-6 This paragraph through paragraph 718-10-25-19A provide guidance for determining whether certain financial instruments awarded in share-based payment transactions are liabilities. In determining whether an instrument not specifically discussed in those paragraphs shall be classified as a liability or as equity, an entity shall apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) applicable to financial instruments issued in transactions not involving share-based payment.