BC manufactures product X and on 1 February 20X4 started a project to develop a new material for use in its production. The development project is due to be completed by 31 December 20X4 with the new material being used in production from 1 January 20X5. The development project costs have been reliably estimated at $200,000 and it is anticipated that the new material will increase the margin achieved on product X by 20%.
You are a CIMA accountant within BC and are considering how to treat the development costs of $200,000 in the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X4.
In accordance with the ethical principle of professional competence and due care, which of the following statements correctly explains how these costs should be accounted for?
On 1 May 20X8 DEF enters into a contract to lease plant with a fair value of $200,000. Annual lease payments of $50,000 are to be paid in advance and DEF incurred direct costs to arrange the lease of S2.000 The present value of future lease payments at 1 May 20X8 is $190,000.
What is the amount to be recognised as a right-of-use asset on 1 May 20X8?
From the list below identify the item that appears in the statement of financial position.
The United Kingdom (UK) uses a principle based approach to corporate governance which means: