(a). Definition of an asset is defined under paragraph 49(a) of AASB’s framework (2016), which states that any resource which is controlled by a business organization from past transactions and which expects cost-effective benefits from the asset in future that would flow to the business organization. Assets of an organization shall be recorded in company’s financial statements if it fulfills the recognition criterion of AASB’s framework.
Assets are of two types: Tangible Assets are in physical form having physical characteristics and Intangible Assets which do not have any physical form.
In simple words, we can say anything valuable to a business organization or to an individual which helps in generating monetary benefits in future is an asset.
(b). The recognition criteria of an asset in Financial statements of an organization is prescribed under paragraph 83 of AASB’s Framework of Preparation and Presentation of financial Statements (2016), which are as follows:
In simple words, after meeting the definition of an asset, it shall be recognized in Balance sheet only if following criteria are met by an organization. Criteria are:
In other words, asset shall not be recorded in Statement of Financial position when there is insufficient certainty about the generation of future economic benefits beyond the current accounting period (AASB framework, 2016).
(c). Thus after understanding the definition of an asset (as per Para 49(a)) and recognition Criteria of an asset in Balance Sheet (as per Para 83) from AASB framework (2016). Following adjustments needs to be done in Statement of Financial Position are:
Hardworking and motivated workforce contributes to the growth and development of a business organization thus employees are the most valuable asset of an organization but entity has no control over its employees because they may quit an organization any day. Therefore, there is uncertainty of generating future economic benefits from workforce beyond its current accounting period and hence,
Security patrol officers shall not be recognized in Statement of financial position.
Dogs are the best and most effective tool to prevent threats at the organization. They are used for many assignments and also to accompany their officers on security patrols. Thus, dogs are assets for an organization but they cannot be recognized in Statement of financial position because their value cannot be measured with reliability.
In this case, NSW police authorizes the Blue Light Security Ltd. to provide certain category of security services with limited access authorization. Therefore, we can conclude that License meets the definition of an asset because it will generate future economic benefits to the license holder from its usage and Hence, Master license shall be recognized in Statement of financial position (AASB-138, 2015).
In this case, vehicles are held on lease comes under the heading ‘asset’ and shall be recorded in Balance sheet of Blue Light Security Ltd since the company has control over economic benefits for 5 years that would be derived from use of vehicles (AASB-16, 2016).
(a). Preparation of Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income as per AASB 101- Presentation of financial statements of Gemini Holdings Ltd. for the year ended 30 June 2016.
Statement of Profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Gemini Holdings Ltd.
For the year ended 30 June 2016 ($’000)
|
Particulars |
Amount |
|
Sales Revenue |
540,000 |
|
Less: Cost of goods sold |
310,000 |
|
Gross Profit |
230,000 |
|
Add: Incomes attributable to P & L Account |
|
|
Gain on sale of financial assets |
4,000 |
|
Other Income |
16,000 |
|
Total Incomes |
250,000 |
|
Less: Expenses attributable to P & L account |
|
|
Occupancy Expenses |
45,000 |
|
Distribution Expenses |
55,000 |
|
Administrative Expenses |
50,000 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
5,000 |
|
Other Operating Expenses |
22,500 |
|
Total Expenses |
177,500 |
|
Profit before Interest and Tax (PBIT) |
72,500 |
|
Finance Costs (Interest expense) |
27,500 |
|
Profit before Tax (PBT) |
45,000 |
|
Tax Expense |
15,000 |
|
Profit |
30,000 |
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income Gemini Holdings Ltd.
|
Particulars |
Amount |
|
Profit |
30,000 |
|
(a) Items will be reclassified |
|
|
Add: Unrealized gains on Cash Flow Hedges |
13,000 |
|
Less: Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations |
6,500 |
|
Less: Income Tax Expense |
6,000 |
|
Total of (a) |
500 |
|
(a) Items may not be reclassified |
|
|
Add: Gain on revaluation of property, plant and equipment |
20,000 |
|
Less: Remeasurements of defined benefit superannuation plans |
7,500 |
|
Less: Income Tax Expense |
8,000 |
|
Total of (b) |
4,500 |
|
Total comprehensive Income |
35,000 |
(Source: AASB -101).
Working Notes:
(b). Gain on sale of Financial Assets is recorded separately under the head ‘non-operating gains and losses’ in credit side of profit or loss and other comprehensive income Statement because these transactions are not related to principal activities of the company.
Adjustment is necessary in profit or loss Statement because to give information to the stakeholders of the entity about economic benefit that has generated from sale of financial assets.
In AASB framework, measuring the fair value is given under AASB-13, and is defined as “the amount which will receive on selling an asset or that amount which will be paid on transferring a liability in a transaction which takes place between market individuals on a particular date” (EY, 2013).
Thus fair value is a market based measurements and not on entity specific measurements.
Fair value measurement of non-financial assets under AASB-13 considers the market individual’s perspective to bring out most advantageous benefits by taking use of an asset in its best possible way or by retailing it other market individual who will use the asset in most appropriate way.
Differences between Unit of Account and valuation premise is as follows:
|
Unit of Account |
Valuation Premise |
|
Unit of Account described under Paragraph 32 of AASB-13. |
Valuation premise is concept for non-financial assets is described under Paragraph B3 of 33 of AASB-13. |
|
In valuing Non-Financial Asset as per AASB-13, Unit of Account identifies what is being measured that is to be reported in Financial Statement and also determines the appropriate level or aggregation or disaggregation for presentation and disclosure purposes either on an individual basis or on a group basis. |
Valuation premise is a valuation concept under AASB-13, which clearly mentioned that how can a Non-Financial asset achieve its maximum value equivalent to its market participants either on a stand-alone basis or on a consolidation basis. |
(AASB-13, 2015).
(a).It means ‘Usage by a market participant’s of Non-financial asset which would increase the worth of a single asset or group of assets and liabilities’ (AASB-13, 2015).
Role: The assets which are physically possible (that is it considers the physical appearance of an asset), which are legitimately acceptable (that is it considers any lawful restriction on the use of an asset) and financially feasible (that is it considers whether assets which are physically possible and lawfully allowable produces sufficient returns) is considered for its usage.
Thus, entity’s current usage of non-financial asset is Highest and best use unless otherwise specified.
(b).Principal market measures fair value by not including transaction costs whereas most advantageous market includes transaction costs in measuring fair value.
(C) Role: As per AASB-13 framework (2016), fair value of principal market applies irrespective of volume and level of activity (in other words, transaction costs would not be included in fair value measurement) and in absence of principal market, then most advantageous market would apply by an entity (i.e. by including transaction costs in measuring fair value).
Thus, valuation technique shall be applied consistently to measure fair value unless and until appropriate circumstances takes place.
Level 1: In level 1 input, Unadjusted quoted prices are taken as the best appropriate evidence of fair value for directly observable assets and liabilities.
Level 2: In level 2 hierarchy, quoted prices are different from those of level 1 hierarchy and they are directly or indirectly recognizable for assets or liabilities.
Level 3: These inputs are not visible for assets or liabilities.
References
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Australian Government. (2012). The effects of changes in foreign exchange rates. Australia: Australian Accounting Standards Board.
Australian Government. (2015). Conceptual Framework for financial reporting. Australia: Australian Accounting Standards Board.
Australian Government. (2015). Fair Value Measurement. Australia: Australian Accounting Standards Board.
Australian Government. (2015). Intangible Assets. Australia: Australian Accounting Standards Board.
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