Palestra sobre Comércio Eletrônico; What are the downsides (dsadvantages) of investing in new technology, is it a good business strategy?

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Question by bchboy_998: What are the downsides (dsadvantages) of investing in new technology, is it a good business strategy?
Picture this scenario: As a future stategy for an airline company, they decide to invest in technology, say the installation of Tv units (or anything thing u can think about) in the back of every seats, or a joint venture with a more famous airline say Singapore airlines, where both airlines could work with each other and develop new technologies, new machinery, better service? Would those new strategy make sense in the external competitive environment? (i.e. what customers require, what competitors are doing, trends in the business environment)

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Answer by Kelley S
I think so because I have spoken with many people who only fly on JetBlue airplanes for the exact reasons that you speak of; multimedia systems that keep them entertained over the course of long, boring flights. Sure, it costs an airline money to do this but when you consider the fact that some passengers will fly with your airline exclusively for the reason that you offer such systems, then it becomes a good investment. You really wouldn’t be developing this technology with an airline, such as Singapore, because there are many different components manufacturers and suppliers that can already provide your airline with such technology. In other words, there are other companies that you can buy this stuff from, off the shelf, for each of your passenger seats. None of that is new technology, and these are standard options from both Boeing, Airbus, various aircraft interior refurbishers, corporate aircraft manufacturers, etc.

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Real Estate Investing Training Video Wholesale Deal Part 1; What is the accounting for investments in mutual funds?

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Question by vitaly.korzhik: What is the accounting for investments in mutual funds?
Hi, I’m interested in IFRS accounting policies for investments in the units of mutual funds.
In my case, the mutual fund invests in some illiquid long-term assets like construction projects and property.
Any ideas would be highly appreciated!

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Answer by Sandy
Presumably the intention at the outset is to hold these investments for long term. These would be classified as Available-for-sale financial assets (AFS assets). The initial recognition is to record the acquisition at cost (which would be the fair value at that time). At each subsequent balance sheet date, they are measured at the fair value, with any fair value changes recognised directly in equity, through the statement of changes in equity, NOT in the income statement. When the AFS assets are derecognised, the accumulated fair value changes previously taken to equity would be taken to the income statement.

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