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IAS 37 Lernen beginnen
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'a liability of uncertain timing or amount' The key difference between a provision and a contingent liability is that provision is accounted for at present as a result of a past event whereas a contingent liability is recorded at present to account for a possible future outflow of funds.
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Contingent liability definition: 3cz Lernen beginnen
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A possible obligation | whose existence will be confirmed by uncertain future events | outside of the entity's control.
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Contingent asset definition: 3cz Lernen beginnen
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A possible asset | whose existence will be confirmed by uncertain future events | outside of the entity's control.
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Provision is recognised when: 3cz Lernen beginnen
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an entity has a Present obligation* as a result of a past event, | It is Probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required, | and a reliable Estimate can be made. PPE
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Measurement of provision: 2cz Lernen beginnen
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The amount recognised should be the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation. | Where the time value of money is material, the provision should be discounted to present value. 'best estimate' | 'discounted to PV'
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Specific guidance for provisions have use in following cases: 3 Lernen beginnen
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Future operating losses, | Onerous contracts, | Restructuring.
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Future operating losses treatment. Lernen beginnen
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Provisions should not be recognised for future operating losses.
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Provisions. Onerous contract treatment. Lernen beginnen
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Provisions should be recognised for the obligation under the contract.
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Provisions. Restructuring treatment. 2cz Lernen beginnen
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Provisions can only be recognised where an entity has a CONSTRUCTIVE OBLIGATION to carry out the restructuring. | A constructive obligation arises when there is a DETAILED FORMAL PLAN and the plan has been announced to those affected.
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Contingent liabilities should not be recognised. They should be... unless... 2 Lernen beginnen
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disclosed unless the possibility of a transfer of economic benefits is remote.
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Contingent assets should not be recognised. They should be disclosed when... Lernen beginnen
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when the possibility of an inflow of economic benefits is probable.
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Events after the reporting period - definition. Lernen beginnen
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Events which occur after the year end but before the financial statements are approved.
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Events after the reporting period occur in two cases: 2 Lernen beginnen
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Gives new evidence on condition which exist at the year end. | Gives new evidence on condition which did not exist at the year end.
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Accounting treatment of Events after reporting period if they give new evidence on condition which EXISTED at the year end. Lernen beginnen
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Accounting treatment of Events after reporting period if they give new evidence on condition which DID NOT exist at the year end but impacts GC assumption. Lernen beginnen
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Accounting treatment of Events after reporting period if they give new evidence on condition which DID NOT exist at the year end and does NOT impact GC assumption. 2cz Lernen beginnen
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Disclose the nature | and the estimate of financial effect.
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