Convertible notes are:
A) essentially the same as debentures and need to be recorded as liabilities.
B) a form of asset.
C) are often referred to as hybrid securities and should be recorded as equity as they will eventually be converted into shares.
D) part debt and part equity and should be disclosed as such according to AAB 132.

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Convertible notes are hybrid securities that have characteristics of both debt and equity. According to accounting standards like AASB 132, they should be disclosed as such.

Convertible Notes Are