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AgricultureIAS 41IAS 2HarvestSection B
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Section B - Case 3: AgriCorp

Scenario: AgriCorp owns vineyards and a grape processing plant. On 1 January 20X4, the carrying amount of the grapevines (bearer plants) was $5,000,000. The fair value of the grapes growing on the vines was $500,000. On 31 December 20X4, AgriCorp harvested the grapes. The fair value less costs to sell of the harvested grapes was $800,000.

On 1 January 20X4, AgriCorp received a government grant of $1,000,000 to purchase a specialized eco-friendly tractor costing $4,000,000. The tractor has a useful life of 5 years. AgriCorp accounts for grants by deducting them from the carrying amount of the asset.

AgriCorp also holds a portfolio of corporate bonds purchased for $2,000,000 on 1 January 20X4. The business model is to hold the bonds to collect contractual cash flows (principal and interest). At 31 December 20X4, the 12-month expected credit loss (ECL) is $50,000, and the lifetime ECL is $200,000. There has been no significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition.

Question: How should the grapevines (bearer plants) be accounted for in AgriCorp's financial statements?

ACCA · Question 27 · Agriculture

Section B - Case 3: AgriCorp

Scenario: AgriCorp owns vineyards and a grape processing plant. On 1 January 20X4, the carrying amount of the grapevines (bearer plants) was $5,000,000. The fair value of the grapes growing on the vines was $500,000. On 31 December 20X4, AgriCorp harvested the grapes. The fair value less costs to sell of the harvested grapes was $800,000.

On 1 January 20X4, AgriCorp received a government grant of $1,000,000 to purchase a specialized eco-friendly tractor costing $4,000,000. The tractor has a useful life of 5 years. AgriCorp accounts for grants by deducting them from the carrying amount of the asset.

AgriCorp also holds a portfolio of corporate bonds purchased for $2,000,000 on 1 January 20X4. The business model is to hold the bonds to collect contractual cash flows (principal and interest). At 31 December 20X4, the 12-month expected credit loss (ECL) is $50,000, and the lifetime ECL is $200,000. There has been no significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition.

Question: What is the initial cost of the harvested grapes when transferred to inventory under IAS 2?

Answer options:

A.

$500,000

B.

$800,000

C.

$300,000

D.

$0

How to approach this question

Identify the fair value less costs to sell at the exact point of harvest. This figure becomes the deemed cost for inventory accounting.

Full Answer

B.$800,000✓ Correct
According to IAS 41, agricultural produce harvested from an entity's biological assets is measured at its fair value less costs to sell at the point of harvest. This measurement ($800,000) is the deemed cost when applying IAS 2 Inventories subsequently.

Common mistakes

Using the beginning of year fair value or trying to calculate a historical cost.

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