Grants received
Receivables
Grants are recognised as revenue when they become
receivable unless there is an obligation in substance
to return the funds if conditions of the grant are not
met. If there is such an obligation, the grants are
initially recorded as grants received in advance and
recognised as revenue when conditions of the grant
are satisfied.
Short-term receivables are recorded at their face
value, less any provision for impairment.
Project and programme costs
Costs, other than personnel and travel costs,
that are directly attributable to a project or
programme activity are reported in the statement of
comprehensive revenue and expense as project and
programme costs.
A receivable is considered impaired when there
is evidence that the Commission will not be able
to collect the amount due. The amount of the
impairment is the difference between the carrying
amount of the receivable and the present value of the
amounts expected to be collected.
Property, plant and equipment
Leases
Property, plant and equipment consists of equipment,
furniture and fittings, and leasehold improvements.
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost
less any accumulated depreciation and impairment
losses.
Operating leases
Additions
An operating lease is a lease that does not transfer
substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to
ownership of an asset to the lessee.
Lease payments under an operating lease are
recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis
over the lease term. Lease incentives received are
recognised in the surplus or deficit in the statement
of comprehensive revenue and expense as a
reduction in rental expense over the lease term.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and
funds on deposit at banks with an original maturity of
three months or less.
Term deposits
Term deposits include funds on deposit at banks with
an original maturity of more than three months and
are initially measured at the amount invested. Term
deposits that will be recovered more than three but
no more than 12 months after the reporting date
are classified as current. Term deposits that will be
recovered more than 12 months after the reporting
date are classified as non-current and the amount
expected to be recovered after more than 12 months
is disclosed.
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The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment
is recognised as an asset when it is probable that
future economic benefits or service potential
associated with the item will flow to the Commission
and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Work in progress is measured at cost less impairment
and is not depreciated.
In most instances, an item of property, plant and
equipment is initially recognised at its cost. Where an
asset is acquired through a non-exchange transaction,
it is recognised at its fair value at the date of
acquisition.
Disposals
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by
comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount of
the asset. Gains and losses on disposals are reported
as a net amount in the surplus or deficit in the
statement of comprehensive revenue and expense.
Subsequent costs
Costs incurred after initial acquisition are capitalised
only when it is probable that future economic
benefits or service potential associated with the
item will flow to the Commission and the cost of the
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