
Paper P2: Corporate reporting (International)
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sale. The villa has a carrying value of $1.25m. Its value in use is only $0.85m and its
expected market value is $1m, before expected agents and solicitor’s fees of $50,000.
The directors are unsure as to the accounting treatment of this villa. A number of
potential buyers have expressed an interest in the property, and it is hoped that a
deal will be negotiated in the first few months of Year 5.
Prima’s accounting policy is to not charge depreciation on the villas. Its justification
is that the villas are maintained to a high standard and have useful lives of at least
50 years.
Head Office
Over the past two years, Prima has built its own head office. Construction began on
1 October Year 2 and finished on 1 June Year 4, although minor modifications meant
that the company did not relocate until 1 September Year 4.
The site cost $1m and the costs of construction were a further $8m. Prima took out a
two year loan of $5m on 1 October Year 2, at an interest rate of 9% per annum, to
help fund the work. In order to encourage businesses to operate in areas of high
unemployment, the government offered a $1.5m grant towards the cost of
construction. The terms of settlement were that payment would only be made upon
completion of the building once a government inspection had taken place. This
inspection had not taken place by the year end, but Prima is confident that the grant
will be received shortly after the year end.
The company intends to use the head office for the next 50 years and, as for the
villas, does not intend to depreciate the land or buildings.
Yachts
Prima has spent the past year designing a new range of luxury yachts. Work was
completed on 1 April Year 4 at a cost of $20m. During the construction, the economy
took a downturn and the company now believes that the market value of the yachts
is only $17m, although the value in use is estimated to be $18m. The engines of the
yachts have a three year life, the interior has a two year life, and the remainder
should have a life of 15 years. The engine cost is believed to represent 15% of the
total cost of manufacture and the interior approximately 25%.
Required
Explain the accounting issues relating to the villas, head office and yachts, referring
to relevant IAS guidance. Where possible, numerical information relating to the 31
December Year 4 financial statements should be provided.
20 Financial instruments
IAS32, IAS39 and IFRS7 together provide guidance on the recognition,
measurement and disclosure of financial instruments.