Standards Flashcards
What is IAS 16?
Property plant and equipment
When we dispose of PPE (IAS 16), how do we calculate proceed?
Disposal proceeds
Less: Carrying amount
With a revaluation gain of PPE (IAS 16), what do we do with gains or losses?
Gain:
Credit revaluation reserve (Other comprehensive income)
Loss:
Charge to P+L as expense
What is IAS 23?
Borrowing costs
According to IAS 23 Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs must be capitalised if the cost of an asset is one which…
Necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale
According to IAS 23 Borrowing costs
We commence capitalisation of borrowing costs when…
Expenditure is being incurred
Borrowing being incurred
Work commenced
Stops when ready for use or construction supenced
According to IAS 23 Borrowing costs
When do we stop capitalising?
Stops when ready for use or construction suspended
What is IAS 20?
Accounting for government grants and disclosures
According to IAS 20 Accounting for government grants and disclosures
How can a revenue grant be presented?
- As a credit in P+L
- Deducted from related asset
According to IAS 20 Accounting for government grants and disclosures
What are Capital grants?
Government contribution towards cost of new machinery
According to IAS 20 Accounting for government grants and disclosures
How can a capital grant be presented?
-Net off against cost and depreciate reduced amount
-Capitalise and depreciate as normal
Treat grant as deferred income
Release over useful life in P+L as finance cost
What is IAS 40?
Investment properties
According to IAS 40, what is an investment property held for?
Land or building held for
Rentals,
Capital appreciation; or
Both of above
According to IAS 40 Investment properties, how do we initially measure investment property?
At cost
What are the two accounting choices under IAS 40 Investment properties?
Cost model
Fair value model
What is the cost model under IAS 40 Investment properties?
Capitalise at cost
Depreciate as normal
What is the fair value model under IAS 40 Investment properties?
Capitalise at cost
Each year revalue to fair value
Gain or loss goes to P+L (Not revaluation surplus!!)
No depreciation
What is IAS 38?
Intangible assets
Under IAS 38 Intangible assets, what are the four recognition criteria?
- Identifiable
- Controlled by entity
- Future economic benefits are probable
- Reliably measured
What are the two types of intangible assets under IAS 38?
Purchased intangibles
Internally generated intangibles
Under IAS 38 Intangible assets
How to we recognise Purchased intangibles with a finite life?
Capitalise at cost
Amortise over useful life
Under IAS 38 Intangible assets
How to we recognise Purchased intangibles with a infinite life?
Capitalise at cost
Review annually for impairment
Under IAS 38 Intangible assets
How to we recognise internally generated intangibles?
Do not capitalise!!
Only exception is research and development
What is IAS 36?
Impairment of assets
Under IAS 36 Impairment of assets, how should assets be carried?
Lower of
Carrying amount
Recoverable amount
What is the recoverable amount?
Higher of
Fair value less costs to sell
Value in use
Under IAS 36 Impairment of assets, what are three indicators of impairment?
- Operating losses
- Technological advances
- Obsolescence /Physical damage
How do we account for Impairment under IAS 36 Impairment of assets?
Dr Impairment expense
Cr Non-Current asset
Unless previously revalued
Dr Revaluation surplus
Dr Impairment expense
Cr Non-Current asset