Which of the following statements reflects the accounting treatment that AB adopted in respect of this investment when it prepared its financial statements to 31 December 20X9?

AB acquired a financial investment on 1 January 20X9, incurring $5,000 related agency fees. AB initially classified the investment as held for trading, in accordance with IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation.

Which of the following statements reflects the accounting treatment that AB adopted in respect of this investment when it prepared its financial statements to 31 December 20X9?
A . Agency fees were recorded as an expense and the gain/loss on the remeasurement of the investment at the year end was recorded in profit or loss for the year.
B . Agency fees were recorded as an expense and the gain/loss on the remeasurement of the investment at the year end was recorded in other comprehensive income.
C . Agency fees were added to the cost of the investment and the gain/loss on the remeasurement of the investment at the year end was recorded in profit or loss for the year.
D . Agency fees were added to the cost of the investment and the gain/loss on the remeasurement of the investment at the year end was recorded in other comprehensive income.

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Answer: A