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    PracticeACCAACCA FR — Financial Reporting Practice Exam 6Question 25
    Easy2 marksMultiple Choice
    Financial ReportingSection BIAS 37Provisions

    ACCA · Question 25 · Financial Reporting

    Section B - Case 2: TidalWave Energy

    TidalWave Energy has a legal obligation to decommission the tidal lagoon at the end of its 20-year life. The present value of this obligation on 1 January 20X4 was $2,500,000. The discount rate is 5%.

    What is the double entry to record the unwinding of the discount on this provision for the year ended 31 December 20X4?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Debit Property, Plant and Equipment $125,000; Credit Provision $125,000

    B.

    Debit Finance Cost $125,000; Credit Provision $125,000

    C.

    Debit Provision $125,000; Credit Finance Income $125,000

    D.

    Debit Operating Expense $125,000; Credit Provision $125,000

    How to approach this question

    Calculate the interest (discount rate * present value). Recognize this as a finance cost in P&L and increase the liability (provision).

    Full Answer

    B.Debit Finance Cost $125,000; Credit Provision $125,000✓ Correct
    The unwinding of the discount reflects the passage of time and is recognized as a finance cost. Amount = $2,500,000 × 5% = $125,000. Double entry: Debit Finance Cost (Profit or Loss) $125,000; Credit Provision (Statement of Financial Position) $125,000.

    Common mistakes

    Capitalizing the unwinding of the discount into the cost of the asset.
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