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Financial InstrumentsIFRS 9ImpairmentECLSection 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 30 · Financial Instruments

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 amount should be recognized as a loss allowance for the corporate bonds at 31 December 20X4?

Answer options:

A.

$200,000

B.

$50,000

C.

$250,000

D.

$0

How to approach this question

Determine the 'Stage' of the impairment model. No significant increase in credit risk means Stage 1, which requires a 12-month ECL.

Full Answer

B.$50,000✓ Correct
Under the IFRS 9 expected credit loss (ECL) model, if the credit risk on a financial instrument has not increased significantly since initial recognition (Stage 1), the entity must measure the loss allowance at an amount equal to 12-month ECLs ($50,000). Lifetime ECLs ($200,000) are only recognized if there is a significant increase in credit risk (Stage 2 or 3).

Common mistakes

Recognizing the lifetime ECL immediately out of prudence.

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