Under IFRS companies report preference shares at par value as the last item in the equity section.

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Under IFRS, preference shares can be classified as either equity or financial liabilities depending on their characteristics. They are not necessarily reported at par value nor as the last item in the equity section; their classification and presentation depend on the terms and conditions of the preference shares.

Under IFRS Companies Report Preference Shares at Par Value as the Last