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Chapter�1�
Financial�Statements�
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STARTThe Big Picture
�Financial�statements�(more�colloquially�called�accounts)�are�a�crucial�part�of�managing�a�business�and�reporting�to�shareholders.��A�set�of�financial�statements�will�need�to�be�produced�at�least�annually�for�presentation�to�external�stakeholders,�but�generally�much�more�frequently�for�management�control�within�the�business.���Frequent�and�accurate�financial�statements�can�add�a�great�deal�to�the�efficient�running�of�a�business.��A�set�of�financial�statements�is�produced�periodically�(often�once�a�year�for�smaller�businesses�but�as�frequently�as�the�users�want�them).��A�full�set�of�financial�statements�for�a�limited�company�comprises�a�number�of�statements:��
� A�statement�of�financial�position,�generally�called�a�balance�sheet.��This�lists�all�the�assets�and�liabilities�of�the�business�plus�the�equity�of�the�business�(which�explains�where�the�assets�and�liabilities�came�from).��The�statement�of�financial�position�is�a�snapshot�of�the�assets�and�liabilities�of�a�business�at�a�moment�in�time.�
� A�statement�of�comprehensive�income,�often�referred�to�as�profit�and�loss�account.��This�shows�all�the�gains�and�losses�that�the�business�has�experienced�in�the�period.��The�statement�of�comprehensive�income�is�a�record�of�what�happened�over�a�period�to�the�net�assets�of�a�business.�
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� A�statement�of�cash�flows,�which�shows�where�the�cash�and�short�term�assets�very�similar�to�cash�came�from�and�went�do�during�the�period.��Income�isn’t�always�the�same�as�cash,�as�we’ll�see�later.�
� Notes�to�the�financial�statements,�which�give�further�detail�to�readers�who�want�to�know�more�than�the�summary�story.�
�Statement�of�financial�position�of�Sole�Trader�X�at�30�June�20x1��ASSETS� $� $�Non�current�assets�Licence�to�operate� � 10,000�Land�and�buildings�� � 35,000�Office�equipment�� � 20,000�Motor�vehicles�� � 30,000�Fixtures�and�fittings� �� 10,000�� � 105,000�Current�assets�Inventory� � 20,000�Trade�receivables�� 13,000�Less:�allowance�for�doubtful�receivables�� (1,000)�� � 12,000�Prepayments�� � 4,000�Cash�at�bank� � 3,000�Cash�in�hand�� � 2,000�� � �Total�assets�� � 146,000��EQUITY�AND�LIABILITIES�Capital�Initial�capital�introduced� � 30,000�Total�cumulative�comprehensive�income�at�1�July�20x0� � 85,700�Less:�Cumulative�withdrawals�at�1�July�20x0� � (24,000)�Total�equity�at�1�July�20x0� � 91,700�Total�comprehensive�income�in�the�current�period� � 16,000�Withdrawals�in�the�current�year� � (8,000)�Total�equity�at�30�July�20x1� � 99,700��Non�current�liabilities�Bank�loans�� � 32,000��Current�liabilities�Bank�overdraft�� � 3,300�Trade�payables�� � 8,000�Accruals�� � 3,000�Total�liabilities� � 46,300��Total�equity�and�liabilities�� � 146,000�
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It�balances,�with�the�total�assets�equallingrms�of�increasing�liquidity�
Non�current�assets�and�liabilities�are�onesilities�are�expected�to�be�used�up�or�paid�within�the�coming�
year.�
�SOFP�as�given�above:�
es�=�Equity�
e�profit�–�cumulative�withdrawals,�then�the�equation�could�be�ritten�in�any�number�of�ways�such�as:�
�profit�–�cumulative�withdrawals�
ulative�profit�=�Total�assets�–�total�liabilities�–�capital�+�cumulative�withdrawals.�
m.��The�task�is��drop�in�the�figures�that�you�know�and�find�the�missing�figure,�whatever�it�might�be.�
��Principal�features�of�the�statement�of�financial�position:��
� �equity�(ie�owner’s�interest)�plus�liabilities�� Each�section�is�conventionally�written�in�te� �that�are�expected�to�remain�on�the�SOFP�next�
year.��Current�assets�and�liab
�A�SOFP�may�be�rearranged�into�a�number�of�ways.��IAS�1�shows�a�Total�assets�=�Equity�+�total�liabilities.��Equally�validly�therefore:��Total�assets�–�total�liabiliti�Given�that�equity�=�capital�+�cumulativw�Total�assets�–�total�liabilities�=�Capital�+�cumulative�Or���Cum�This�is�sometimes�called�the�“accounting�equation”�and�often�comes�up�in�the�F3�exato�������������
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tatement�of�comprehensive�income�for�the�year�ended�30�June�20x1�
ales�revenue� � 152,00
pening�inventory� �30,000�� 80,000�
�S�� � $� $��S 0��Cost�of�sales�OPurchases�of�inventoryDelivery�costs�inwards� 10,000�Closing�inventory� (20,000)�� � (100,000)�
52,000�
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Gross�profit�� ��Sundry�incom � 3,000�iscounts�received � 2,000D �
� � 7,000�5
utwards�� 3,000�epreciation�� 6,000�
omers��
ernet���� 1
�Less:�Expenses��Delivery�costs�oDDiscounts�allowed�to�cust 1,000�Electricity�� 4,000�Irrecoverable�and�doubtful�debts�� 2,500�
nes�Mobile�pho 500�Motor�expenses�� 2,500�
9Rent�� ,000�Telephone�and�int 1,500�
�and�salariesWages 2,000�� � (42,000)�
�tax� � 14,000�
� 2,000
Profit�for�the�period�before�Other�comprehensive�income:��Revaluation�gain�on�property�� �otal�comprehensive�income�in�the�period� � 16,000T � � �
rofit �total�omprehensive�income�from�given�data.�
�You�may�be�required�in�the�exam�to�calculate�revenue,�cost�of�sales,�gross�p �andc����
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�REVIEW�AND�SELF�TEST�1�
�Using�the�financial�statements�above,�calculate�the�following�ratios:��
� Gross�profit�%�� Net�profit�%�� Total�comprehensive�income�%�
��Unusual�items��Sometimes,�it�is�necessary�for�one�off�items�to�be�disclosed�separately�in�the�financial�statements�if�they�are�very�large�or�arise�from�an�unusual,�often�non�recurring,�source.��Typical�examples�might�be�write�off�of�an�unusually�large�debt�as�irrecoverable,�or�business�relocation�costs.��Disclosing�it�separately�allows�readers�of�the�accounts�a�more�in�depth�understanding�of�what�the�business�is�doing.���
KEY�KNOWLEDGEElements�of�financial�statements�
�There�are�five�elements�of�financial�statements,�from�which�all�financial�statements�are�produced.��These�definitions�are�very�useful�throughout�your�ACCA�studies�and�could�easily�be�part�of�a�question�in�paper�F3.��Elements�of�the�statement�of�financial�position:��
� An�asset�is�a�resource�that�is�controlled�by�an�entity�as�a�result�of�past�events�and�from�which�future�economic�benefits�are�expected�to�flow�to�the�entity.�
�� A�liability�is�a�present�obligation�of�the�entity�arising�from�past�events,�the�settlement�of�
which�is�expected�to�result�in�an�outflow�from�the�entity�of�resources�embodying�economic�benefits.�
�� Equity�is�the�residual�interest�in�the�assets�of�the�entity�after�deducting�all�its�liabilities.���
Depending�on�the�type�of�business,�this�may�be�called�just�capital�(sole�trader),�partners’�current�account�(partnership)�or�share�capital�and�reserves�(for�a�limited�company).��For�a�limited�company,�reserves�show�the�net�cumulative�gains�above�cumulative�losses,�less��all�
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dividends�paid.��This�therefore�explains�the�difference�between�what�the�net�assets�were�when�the�share�capital�was�originally�paid�in�and�what�the�net�assets�are�at�the�reporting�date.�
��Elements�of�the�statement�of�comprehensive�income:��
� Income�is�an�increase�in�economic�benefits�during�the�accounting�period�in�the�form�of�inflows�or�enhancements�of�assets�or�decreases�of�liabilities�that�result�in�increases�in�equity,�other�than�those�relating�to�contributions�from�equity�participants.�
�� An�expense�is�a�decrease�in�economic�benefits�during�the�accounting�period�in�the�form�of�
outflows�or�depletions�of�assets�or�incurrence�of�liabilities�that�result�in�decreases�in�equity,�other�than�those�relating�to�distributions�to�equity�participants.�
�Note�that�income�and�expenditure�are�defined�effectively�as�the�reason�that�a�change�in�net�assets�happened.����
KEY�KNOWLEDGERelationship�between�the�statements:�the�business�equation�
�An�increase�in�net�assets�of�a�business�will�come�from�a�mixture�of�these�sources:��
� Total�comprehensive�income�made�in�the�period�(a�profit�will�increase�net�assets)�� New�capital�introduced�by�the�owner�(will�always�increase�net�assets)�� Withdrawals�made�in�the�period�(will�always�reduce�net�assets).�
�This�is�sometimes�called�the�accounting�equation�or�the�business�equation.��It�is�a�frequent�exam�question�and�can�be�summarised:��Closing�net�assets�=�� Opening�net�assets�+�total�comprehensive�income�in�the�period�+�new�
capital�introduced�in�the�period�–�withdrawals�in�the�period.��This�is�also�a�frequent�exam�question,�with�some�figures�given�and�the�others�having�to�be�deduced.��Remember�that�net�assets�=�equity�+�liabilities,�by�definition.��So�net�assets�may�be�given�in�a�question�separately�as�equity�and�liabilities.�
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Separate�accounting�entity��Even�with�a�sole�trader�(a�person�who�runs�a�business�on�their�own,�but�the�business�has�never�been�set�up�formally�to�be�a�separate�legal�identity),�there�is�a�distinction�between�personal�income/�expenses�and�business�income/�expenses.��The�accounts�will�largely�be�maintained�so�that�the�sole�trader�can�report�business�profits�to�the�tax�authority.��Personal�expenditure�such�as�personal�holidays�is�not�deductible�against�tax!��The�accountant�will�therefore�only�record�transactions�that�are�considered�to�be�legitimate�business�transactions;�personal�transactions�will�be�ignored.��In�smaller�businesses,�one�of�the�first�steps�when�producing�accounting�records�for�clients�is�to�separate�the�business�transactions�from�the�personal,�as�the�latter�will�not�be�recorded�anywhere.��Sole�traders,�partnership�and�limited�companies���We’ll�look�at�these�in�more�detail�in�each�chapter,�but�here’s�a�summary:�� Sole�trader� Partnership� Limited�company�
�Number�of�investors� 1�(the�sole�trader!)� Normally�limited�to�
about�20�Can�be�between�1�and�an�unlimited�large�number��
Must�produce�accounts�for�the�tax�authority��
Yes� Yes� Yes�
Must�produce�accounts�to�file�with�the�commercial�register��
No� Maybe,�normally�not� Yes�
Business�name� Normally�just�the�name�of�the�owner�“trading�as”�the�name�of�the�business�
Often�the�names�of�the�original�partners.��Few�legal�formalities�
Must�end�Ltd�(if�private�limited�company)�or�plc�(if�public�limited�company)�
Can�offer�shares�to�the�public?��
No� No� Yes,�if�a�plc.��No�if�Ltd.�
Equity�part�of�the�SOFP� � Initial�capital��� Cumulative�
profit�� Cumulative�
withdrawals�
� Each�partner’s�capital�account
� Each�partner’s�current�account�(ie�cumulative�share�of�profit�less�cumulative�withdrawals)�
� Share�capital�� Reserves:�
(revaluation�reserve,�retained�earnings,�etc).�
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�Solution�to�review�and�self�test�1��Gross�profit�%�=�52/152�=�34.2%�Net�profit�%�=�14/�152�=�9.2%�Total�comprehensive�income�%�=�16/152�=�10.5%��
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Chapter�2�
Objectives�of�financial�reporting�
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STARTThe Big Picture
�Financial�reporting�is�the�business�of�collecting�financial�information,�analysing,�summarising�it�and�presenting�it�in�a�useful�form�to�a�wide�range�of�different�users.��Different�users�will�have�different�objectives�and�therefore�slightly�different�needs.��Financial�statements�are�aimed�at�giving�useful�information�to�a�wide�range�of�different�users,�though�the�investor�is�the�most�significant�user.���
�REVIEW�AND�SELF�TEST�1�
�For�each�of�the�different�stakeholders�below,�state�what�their�principal�interest�will�be�in�a�business�and�then�suggest�which�information�within�a�set�of�financial�statements�will�principally�interest�them.����
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�1. Investors�2. Bank�lender�3. Government�statistical�office�4. Tax�authority�5. Employees�6. Suppliers�7. Customers�8. Management�
��For�internal�users�such�as�management,�the�accounting�system�may�be�used�to�produce�management�accounts.��These�are�produced�much�more�frequently�than�the�accounts�sent�to�shareholders�and�contain�much�more�detailed�information.���The�accounting�system�may�be�used�to�monitor�lots�of�things,�such�as�profitability�of�different�products�and�services�and�thus�add�a�lot�to�the�efficient�running�of�the�business.��For�financial�information�to�be�useful,�it�must�exhibit�a�number�of�characteristics.��It’s�important�to�understand�what�these�are�because�you�may�be�asked�for�a�definition�of�them�in�the�exam.��
Qualitative�characteristic� Our�definition�
Fair�presentation� Items�are�described�in�accordance�with�their�true�nature.��For�example,�loans�repayable�within�six�months�are�classified�as�current�rather�than�non�current.�
Going�concern� The�business�is�expected�to�trade�into�the�foreseeable�future.�This�means�that�assets�will�not�have�to�be�sold�in�a�hurry,�which�would�be�likely�to�result�in�significant�impairments�in�value.�
Accruals� A�key�concept�covered�in�chapter�[x].��It�means�recording�transactions�in�the�period�when�they�happened;�not�necessarily�when�the�cash�was�settled.��It�also�means�matching�costs�and�associated�revenues.�
Consistency� Items�should�be�reported�the�same�way�between�periods,�so�that�it’s�possible�to�make�meaningful�comparisons�between�years.��Similar�transactions�must�be�reported�the�same�way�within�the�same�accounting�period.�
Materiality� Materiality�means�large�enough�to�influence�the�user’s�opinion�on�the�financial�statements.��Immaterial�information�should�not�be�disclosed,�as�it’s�a�distraction.��Material�information�must�be�presented�accurately�and�fairly.�
Relevance� Irrelevant�information�is�a�distraction�and�should�not�be�presented.���
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Substance�over�form�
Reliability� Information�is�useless�if�it’s�not�considered�to�be�reliable.��Eg�an�external�valuation�of�property�is�more�reliable�than�a�biased�director’s�valuation.�
Faithful�representation� Items�should�be�described�in�accordance�with�their�true�nature.��Eg�an�expense�for�repairs�should�not�be�classified�as�research�costs,�even�though�research�costs�are�more�favourably�viewed�by�investors.�
Items�should�be�reported�in�accordance�with�their�commercial�substance,�rather�than�their�legal�form.��Eg�if�a�sale�is�made�on�credit�but�legal�title�remains�with�the�seller�until�the�goods�are�paid�for,�it�should�still�be�recorded�as�a�sale/�purchase�at�the�time�of�the�transaction,�since�this�is�when�the�obligation�arises.�
Neutrality� Unbiased�–�neither�excessively�optimistic�nor�excessively�prudent.�
Prudence� Conservatism.��This�is�no�longer�a�core�concept�in�IFRS�accounting,�but�broadly�losses�should�be�recognised�more�readily�than�gains.�
Completeness� All�information�that�needs�to�be�presented�in�order�to�give�a�full�picture�has�been�presented.�
Comparability� Financial�statements�this�period�should�be�presented�using�similar�principles�to�previous�years,�so�that�valid�comparisons�may�be�made.��Company�accounts�should�be�comparable�with�each�other.��This�means�that�if�a�company�changes�its�accounting�policy,�it�must�restate�its�previous�years’�accounts�using�the�new�accounting�policy,�in�order�to�facilitate�comparison�between�years.�
Understandability� Information�should�be�presented�in�a�way�that�users�can�understand.��Excessive�complication�reduces�usefulness.�
Business�entity�concept� See�chapter�1.��Even�if�there�is�no�separate�legal�entity,�as�with�a�sole�trader,�the�business�is�still�considered�to�be�separate�to�its�owners�for�accounting�purposes.�
��Sometimes,�it’s�not�possible�to�deliver�all�of�these�desirable�characteristics.��For�example,�an�investor�is�principally�interested�in�future�profits,�so�this�is�what�is�relevant�to�them.��However,�estimates�of�future�profit�are�unreliable,�so�historical�information�is�given,�even�though�it�is�less�relevant.�� �
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KEY�KNOWLEDGEHistorical�accounting��
Accounting�is�derived�from�recording�information�about�transactions�that�have�happened.��This�means�that�assets�are�recorded�at�their�historical�cost;�ie�what�the�business�paid�for�them.��This�has�the�advantage�of�being�objective�and�relatively�easy,�but�has�a�number�of�disadvantages,�including:��
� It�can�give�out�of�date�asset�valuations�for�long�lived�assets�� This�can�result�in�an�unrealistically�low�depreciation�charge�� Profit�trends�can�be�misleading�(eg�a�profit�growth�of�10%�per�year�isn’t�so�impressive�as�it�
first�seems�if�inflation�is�12%�per�year!)�� Where�there’s�significant�inflation�and�inventory�is�held�for�a�long�time,�profit�can�be�
reported�simply�by�matching�today’s�revenues�with�yesterday’s�costs.��There�are�some�large�advantages�of�historical�cost�accounting,�however;�principally�the�fact�that�people�understand�it�and�it�is�objective.����During�periods�of�modest�inflation,�the�weaknesses�of�historical�cost�accounting�are�generally�outweighed�by�its�advantages.��There�are�alternative�systems�of�accounting,�such�as�replacement�cost�accounting.��Replacement�cost�accounting�records�inventories�in�the�SOFP�and�at�the�point�of�sale�at�the�cost�that�would�be�incurred�to�replace�them�today.��This�has�many�advantages�but�is�complicated�to�apply�so�is�not�common�in�practice.��You�will�only�have�to�apply�historical�cost�accounting�in�the�paper�F3�exam.���
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KEY�KNOWLEDGERegulation�of�financial�reporting��
�Some�entities�have�to�report�under�regulated�accounting�standards.��Different�countries�may�have�their�own�systems�of�GAAP�(generally�accepted�accounting�practice)�or�may�follow�International�Financial�Reporting�Standards�(IFRS)�or�IFRS�for�SMEs�(SME�means�smaller�and�medium�sized�enterprises).��It�is�a�matter�of�national�regulation�which�financial�reporting�standards�an�entity�must�use�when�producing�their�financial�reports.��Large�plc’s�will�have�to�report�under�a�much�more�extensive�financial�reporting�framework�than�sole�traders.��
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There�are�a�number�of�bodies�that�you�need�to�be�aware�of�for�the�Paper�F3�exam.��Their�roles�are�given�below.��
IASCF:�the�International�Accounting�Standards��
This�has�recently�been�renamed�the�IFRS�Foundation.��The�Foundation�is�made�up�of�trustees,�who�appoint�the�members�of�the�bodies�below.���
IASB:�International�Accounting�Standards�Board�
The�IASB�issues�International�Financial�Reporting�Standards�and�the�IFRS�for�SMEs.��It�employs�a�permanent�staff�to�draft�new�accounting�standards�and�amendments�considered�necessary�to�extant�accounting�standards.�
SAC:�Standards�Advisory�Council� This�has�recently�been�renamed�the�IFRS�Advisory�Council.��It�is�made�up�of�a�cross�section�of�advisors�from�different�user�groups.��It�advises�the�IASB�on�the�IASB’s�work�programme.�
IFRIC:�International�Financial�Reporting�Interpretations�Committee�
This�has�recently�been�renamed�the�IFRS�Interpretations�Committee.��This�body�is�designed�to�respond�quickly�where�there�are�significant�differences�in�interpretation�of�an�extant�IFRS.��For�example,�it�issued�guidance�on�how�to�account�for�loyalty�programmes,�where�users�were�uncertain�to�follow�the�extant�accounting�standard�on�revenue�recognition,�or�provisions.���
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Solution�to�review�and�self�test�1��For�each�of�the�different�stakeholders�below,�state�what�their�principal�interest�will�be�in�a�business�and�then�suggest�which�information�within�a�set�of�financial�statements�will�principally�interest�them.��
1. Investors�will�be�interested�in�what�profit�they�can�expect�to�get�from�a�business,�what�the�cash�flow�health�of�the�business�is�(ie�what�risk�of�failure)�and�how�much�of�a�premium�equity�investors�are�getting�over�providers�of�secured�finance,�such�as�secured�loans.��They�will�be�interested�in�growth�of�profit�that�is�expected,�as�this�will�most�probably�be�the�primary�influence�on�the�value�of�shares�in�the�company.��They�will�therefore�be�interested�in�all�the�financial�statements,�in�some�detail.�
2. Bank�lenders�will�be�interested�in�whether�the�company�is�generating�enough�profit�and�cash�flow�to�pay�interest�on�the�loans�and�be�able�to�repay�the�loans�as�they�fall�due�for�repayment.��They�will�primarily�be�interested�in�the�statement�of�comprehensive�income�and�statement�of�cash�flows.�
3. Government�statistical�office�will�be�interested�in�collecting�statistics�for�gross�domestic�product,�etc.��They�will�primarily�be�interested�in�statement�of�comprehensive�income.�
4. Tax�authority�will�be�interested�in�taxable�profit,�which�will�be�an�amended�form�of�reported�profit�to�investors.�They�will�primarily�be�interested�in�the�SOCI�as�the�basis�for�the�tax�return.�
5. Employees�will�be�interested�in�job�security�and�whether�the�company�is�doing�very�well.��If�it’s�doing�very�well,�they�are�likely�to�be�in�a�stronger�position�to�push�for�pay�rises.��They�are�likely�to�be�primarily�interested�in�SOCI�and�certain�notes�to�the�accounts,�such�as�directors’�pay.�
6. Suppliers�will�want�to�know�that�the�company�is�a�stable�customer�and�good�for�credit�risk.��Their�focus�will�be�very�similar�to�that�of�a�bank�lender.�
7. Customers�will�wish�to�see�security�of�supply�and�will�not�be�primarily�interested�in�profit.��They�will�have�similar�interests�to�a�bank.�
8. Management�will�be�interested�in�a�great�deal�of�detail,�as�this�is�likely�to�help�them�in�managing�the�business.��They�will�be�interested�in�cash�flow�primarily�day�by�day,�but�also�all�other�aspects�of�the�company’s�performance�and�position.��It�is�likely�that�special�management�accounts�will�be�produced,�frequently�and�in�greater�detail�than�the�accounts�provided�to�investors.�
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Chapter�3�
Sources�of�financial�information�
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STARTThe Big Picture
�The�accounting�system�must�naturally�be�fed�with�raw�source�data.��This�data�is�then�analysed,�categorised�and�recorded�in�the�accounting�system�itself,�which�may�be�a�fully�manual�(paper�based)�system�or�may�be�maintained�using�software.��Both�use�the�same�system�of�double�entry�bookkeeping�that�we�will�see�later�on.��For�an�accounting�system�to�work�well,�it�must�be�simple�to�operate�and�be�capable�of�being�fed�by�non�specialist�staff.��A�key�step�is�therefore�ensuring�that�the�right�stationery�and�documentation�is�in�place.��The�F3�syllabus�requires�you�to�be�able�to�define�the�following:��Document� Purpose� Often�feeds�the�accounting�
information�on....�Quotation� To�give�a�potential�customer�an�indication�of�
what�a�product�or�service�would�be�likely�to�cost.��It�may�be�a�binding�quote�or�just�an�indicative�quote.�
Nowhere.��At�this�stage,�there�has�been�no�transaction�to�record;�it’s�still�at�the�state�of�being�a�prospective�transaction.
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Sales�order� To�record�an�order�from�a�customer.��Signing�a�booking�form�for�an�ExP�classroom�course�is�a�sales�order�that�ExP�will�then�process.�
Sales�(revenue).�
Purchase�order� To�record�an�order�placed�with�a�supplier.��It�may�require�pre�authorisation�to�be�valid.���
Purchases,�normally�of�inventory�for�resale.�
Goods�received�note�
To�record�that�an�order�for�inventory�for�resale�has�been�received.��It�will�normally�only�be�produced�once�the�goods�have�been�inspected�at�the�point�of�delivery�to�ensure�that�they�are�correct�in�description�and�quality.�
Purchases�of�inventory�for�resale�and�payables.�
Goods�despatched�note�
To�record�that�an�order�from�a�customer�has�been�sent�out.�
Sales�(revenue)�and�possibly�also�inventory�management,�depending�on�how�the�accounting�system�is�set�up.�
Invoice� A�request�for�payment�from�a�supplier.��Sent�by�the�supplier�to�the�customer.�
Payables.�
Statement� A�summary�of�transactions�recorded�by�a�supplier�with�a�customer,�including�amounts�received�from�the�customer.��Sent�by�the�supplier�to�the�customer.�
Does�not�generally�instigate�any�recording�of�a�transaction,�since�all�transactions�on�the�statement�will�have�been�recorded�when�goods�were�ordered.��But�useful�for�cross�checking�our�records�with�the�supplier’s�records.�
Credit�note� Acknowledgement�from�a�supplier�that�the�customer�has�overpaid�and�is�entitled�either�to�a�refund�or�free�goods/�services�in�the�future.���
Payables.�
Debit�note� To�cancel�a�credit�note�that�previously�existed,�eg�if�goods�were�ordered,�paid�for�and�then�returned�there�would�initially�be�a�credit�note.��The�refund�made�would�be�accompanied�with�a�debit�note.�
Receivables.�
Remittance�advice� Normally�included�with�an�invoice.��A�document�that�is�included�with�the�payment�(eg�if�paid�by�cheque)�with�details�that�will�allow�the�recipient�of�the�funds�to�match�the�payment�to�the�customer’s�account.�
Receivables.�
Receipt� Issued�by�the�supplier�for�goods,�to�acknowledge�payment�of�a�debt.�
Receivables,�payables�and�purchases.�
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KEY�KNOWLEDGEData�sources�/�data�capture��
�When�a�business�transaction�happens,�it�is�essential�that�the�source�data�is�captured�immediately.��This�does�not�necessarily�mean�immediately�writing�up�the�books,�but�it�does�involve�some�record�being�made�of�the�transaction�happening.��In�very�simple�accounting�systems�for�sole�traders�(eg�a�self�employed�builder)�it�may�involve�the�proprietor�keeping�pocket�books�to�record�things�like�quotes�given�and�a�shoe�box�used�to�collect�receipts�for�business�expenses.��From�this�source�data,�the�accounting�records�can�then�be�produced�each�period.��The�accountant�is�often�not�physically�present�at�the�time�that�transactions�happen,�so�it�is�essential�that�there�are�simple�and�fool�proof�systems�to�ensure�a�complete�and�accurate�record�of�business�transactions.���
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KEY�KNOWLEDGEBooks�of�original�entry��
�Alternatively�called�books�of�prime�entry,�these�will�be�the�bridge�between�the�raw�data�(eg�receipt�for�cash�purchase�of�some�building�materials�and�the�accounting�system.��They�may�be�written�up�by�the�accountant,�or�by�a�semi�trained�member�of�staff�within�the�client’s�business.��The�most�commonly�used�books�of�original�entry�are:��
Book�of�original�entry:�
Used�to�record�data�on:� Data�typically�used�to�feed:�
Cash�in�book� Cash�received�into�the�business�bank�account.� All�sorts�of�things!��Anything�that�may�generate�cash�for�the�business.�
Cash�payments�book�
Cash�paid�from�the�business�bank�account.� All�sorts�of�things!��Anything�that�results�in�cash�being�paid�out�of�the�business.�
Petty�cash�book� Cash�in�and�out�of�the�balance�of�cash�held�in�notes�and�coins�by�the�business�(normally�small).��This�is�often�controlled�using�the�imprest�system�(see�later).�
Typically,�small�expenses�(eg�Friday�cakes�for�staff!)�and�sundry�income.�
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Sales�day�book� Sales�on�credit.��Note�that�sales�immediately�settled�in�cash�will�be�recorded�in�either�the�cash�book�(if�paid�directly�into�the�bank�account)�or�petty�cash�book�(if�received�in�notes�and�coins).�
Sales�revenue.�
Purchases�day�book�
Purchases�of�inventory�for�resale�on�credit.��Note�that�purchases�settled�immediately�in�cash�will�be�recorded�immediately�in�the�cash�payments�book�or�petty�cash�book.�
Purchases�of�inventory�for�resale.�
Journal�book� Anything�not�covered�by�any�of�the�other�books�of�original�entry.�
Often,�this�is�the�book�maintained�by�the�accountant,�in�which�“period�13”�adjustments�like�depreciation�and�bad�debts�are�recorded.�
�Books�of�original�entry�may�be�recorded�in�paper�form,�or�using�a�spreadsheet.��They�will�all�follow�similar�forms.��
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EXAMPLE��
�Example�cash�receipts�book���Date� �Amount�� �Reason�for�amount�received��
�Cash�sale��
�From�petty�cash��
�From�other�account��
05/03/2010����10,000.00�� ��
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06/03/2010������3,322.00�� ��
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Month�totals����13,322.00��
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The�total�column�records�the�cash�received�and�the�same�amount�is�then�recorded�in�the�columns�to�explain�where�the�cash�came�from,�ie�the�reason�for�the�increase�in�cash.��If�all�is�recorded�properly,�the�totals�will�cross�cast.���
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Example�cash�payments�book��Date� �Amount�� �Reason�for�amount�paid��
�Rent���Electricity�
�Inventory�for�resale�
12/03/2010������4,500.00�� ��
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13/03/2010������1,200.00��
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31/03/2010����������876.00��
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Month�totals������6,576.00��
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The�total�column�records�the�cash�paid�and�the�same�amount�is�then�recorded�in�the�columns�to�explain�where�the�cash�went�to,�ie�the�reason�for�the�decrease�in�cash.��If�all�is�recorded�properly,�the�totals�will�cross�cast.���
�Note:�These�are�only�extracts.��In�practice,�it�is�likely�that�there�would�be�considerably�more�columns�than�this,�in�order�to�analyse�each�type�of�payment�into�the�different�types�of�payment/�receipt�that�the�business�encounters�and�wishes�to�monitor.��Example�sales�day�book��List�of�credit�sales�
Date� �Customer���Amount�
�Credit�(days)��
04/03/2010� �F.�Bruce��������800.00��
��������������30��
08/03/2010� �H.�Edwards��������560.00��
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18/03/2010� �S.�Rayworth��������330.00��
��������������60��
27/03/2010� �M.�Baker��������120.00��
��������������30��
�Month�total�����1,810.00�
These�amounts�will�be�used�to�maintain�individual�customer�records�and�credit�control.�
This�total�will�be�used�to�update�the�main�double�entry�system�(see�later).�
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KEY�KNOWLEDGEComputerised�systems��
Computerised�systems�are�common�and�can�be�cheap.��They�still�require�rigorous�systems�for�data�capture�at�the�point�when�transactions�happen,�as�the�maxim�“garbage�in,�garbage�out”�very�much�applies!��Input�to�a�computerised�system�will�not�look�like�a�book�of�original�entry,�but�will�require�the�same�data.��Software�may�be�more�user�friendly,�for�example�asking�“how�much�cash�was�spent?”�and�“what�was�this�for?”,�whilst�then�offering�a�drop�down�menu�of�choices.��The�software�will�still�prepare�records�using�the�same�methodology�as�the�manual�recording�systems�above.��Advantages�of�using�a�computerised�system�include:�
� Back�ups�can�be�made�easily�� Makes�producing�periodic�frequent�accounts�much�less�laborious�than�a�manual�system�� Can�be�user�friendly�� Analyses�sales�taxes�more�easily�than�manual�systems�(see�later)�� Can�be�used�to�quickly�produce�lots�of�reports�such�as�VAT�returns�and�interim�management�
accounts.��Disadvantages�of�a�computerised�system�include:�
� Cost�� May�not�be�tailored�very�well�to�the�business�own�needs�� Still�requires�effective�data�capture�and�maintenance�of�the�underlying�records.�
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KEY�KNOWLEDGEJournal�book��
The�journal�book�is�the�book�of�original�entry�that�captures�transactions�not�covered�by�other�books�of�original�entry.��Often,�it�includes�adjustments�and�correction�of�errors�and�omissions�in�the�other�books�of�original�entry.��In�a�computerised�system,�there�are�often�restrictions�on�who�can�access�the�journal�book.��The�journal�book�records�double�entry�records�(see�later),�with�an�explanation�of�the�reason.��We’ll�see�an�example�of�it�after�tackling�double�entry�bookkeeping.����
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KEY�KNOWLEDGECredit�control�and�memorandum�accounts��
�In�parallel�with�(and�thus�duplication�of)�the�main�accounting�system,�it�is�likely�that�an�accounting�system�will�maintain�separate�records�of�individual�records�of�customer�and�supplier�balances.��This�duplicates�effort�and�increases�costs,�but�provides�useful�information�for�credit�control�and�a�check�on�the�accuracy�of�data�input.��Each�supplier�or�customer�will�have�a�supplier�or�customer�code�and�individual�record�of�transactions�with�them.��This�is�outside�the�general�ledger�(ie�double�entry�system)�and�in�a�simple�accounting�system�may�be�kept�using�a�simple�card�index�box.���
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�Example�memorandum�customer�record��
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�Similar�(but�opposite!)�records�will�be�kept�for�balances�with�individual�suppliers.��The�purpose�of�a�credit�limit�is�to�reduce�credit�risk�to�within�tolerable�limits.��New�customers�are�likely�to�be�given�standard�low�credit�limits�and�will�need�to�build�up�a�record�of�prompt�payment�before�larger�credit�is�extended�to�them.��Sales�staff�should�be�required�to�check�that�any�proposed�sale�will�not�exceed�the�current�credit�limit�before�committing�the�company�to�making�the�sale�(or�requesting�that�the�credit�controller�increase�the�credit�limit).��This�information�will�also�allow�for�preparation�of�an�aged�debtors�analysis,�which�is�an�important�piece�of�information�in�deciding�an�appropriate�figure�for�an�allowance�for�doubtful�debts,�since�the�longer�a�debt�goes�unpaid,�the�greater�the�chance�that�it�will�not�be�recoverable�in�full.��Offering�credit�to�customers�increases�risk�of�non�payment�and�may�put�a�company’s�cash�flows�under�strain,�but�it�is�also�likely�to�generate�more�sales�than�a�business�that�refuses�credit�sales.����If�suppliers�provide�supplier�statements,�then�it�will�be�possible�for�accounts�staff�to�reconcile�the�balance�on�the�supplier�statement�with�the�balance�on�the�memorandum�supplier�account.��This�gives�further�comfort�that�the�accounting�system�contains�accurate�information.��Statements�may�be�sent�to�customers�from�the�memorandum�ledgers,�which�may�prompt�customers�into�paying�more�quickly�in�the�event�that�they�have�forgotten�a�payment�to�be�made.���
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KEY�KNOWLEDGEControlling�petty�cash�–�the�imprest�system��
�Cash�balances�are�prone�to�error,�theft�and�poor�record�keeping.��A�way�to�ensure�that�any�cash�payments�out�of�the�petty�cash�box�are�recorded�is�to�use�the�imprest�system.��The�imprest�system�has�these�features:��The�cash�box�has�a�pre�set�limit�of�maximum�cash�that�it�ever�contains,�eg�$1,000�
� Before�any�cash�is�taken�out�of�the�cash�box�(which�should�be�guarded�by�a�very�diligent�and�ideally�slightly�frightening�person),�the�person�claiming�the�cash�must�provide�a�receipt�and�complete�an�expense�voucher.�
� As�an�expense�record�is�submitted,�the�same�amount�of�cash�is�taken�out�of�the�box.���� Under�no�circumstances�is�anybody�ever�allowed�to�take�money�out�of�the�tin�without�
completing�a�petty�cash�voucher.����
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PETTY�CASH�BOOK��
�Reason�for�cash�movement��
Date�Cash�in/�out� Voucher�#�
From�bank�
Staff�food�&�drink� Travel� Stationery� Other�
01/03/2010� 1,000.00� Opening�balance�
03/03/2010� (21.12)� 332;�Supermarket� (21.12)�
12/03/2010� (20.00)� 333;�Taxi�for�MD� (20.00)�
23/03/2010� (430.00)� 334;�Stationery�shop� (430.00)�
25/03/2010� (32.00)� 335;�Flowers�for�new�baby� (32.00)�
27/03/2010� (43.12)� 336;�Supermarket� (43.12)�
31/03/2010� 453.76� Subtotal�
31/03/2010� 546.24� Replenish� 546.24�
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Double�entry�bookkeeping:�the�debits�and�credits�
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STARTThe Big Picture
�The�starting�point�for�double�entry�bookkeeping�is�to�think�about�assets�and�liabilities,�ie�net�assets.��If�there�is�a�change�in�an�asset,�there�must�be�an�explanation�for�why�it�changed.��
� If�you�win�the�lottery,�you�have�more�cash�because�you�have�lottery�income.�� If�you�buy�lunch,�you�have�less�cash�because�you�spent�money�on�lunch�(ie�more�
expenditure).�� If�you�decide�that�the�home�you�own�is�worth�more,�you�have�more�assets�because�you’ve�
recognised�a�revaluation�gain.��Many�textbooks�explain�double�entry�bookkeeping�in�the�framework�of�double�entry�meaning�that�for�each�transaction,�there�is�an�equal�and�opposite�transaction.��We�think�that�this�is�needlessly�confusing.��The�key�word�in�double�entry�is�because.���
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KEY�KNOWLEDGESo�why�debits�and�credits?��
Imagine�that�we�call�assets�“debits”,�only�so�that�people�who�speak�different�languages�can�communicate�more�effectively�with�each�other.��If�we�now�say�that�we�have�an�asset,�or�more�of�an�asset�because�you’ve�been�paid�your�salary.��This�would�be�recorded�as�“recognise�new�or�increased�asset�of�cash”.��It’s�shorter�just�to�say�“debit�cash”.����There�must�be�a�reason�for�this�increase�in�cash.��The�reason�is�that�there’s�been�some�income.��This�can’t�be�a�debit,�as�what�we’re�trying�to�do�is�explain�where�the�debit�came�from.��The�explanation�is�arbitrarily�called�a�credit.��You�may�have�encountered�the�words�debit�and�credit�in�the�context�of�your�bank�statement.��This�brings�danger,�since�the�bank�statement�is�a�record�from�their�own�records.��This�means�that�it’s�upside�down.��This�can�cause�confusion,�so�it’s�best�for�the�moment�if�you�try�to�unlearn�everything�you’ve�ever�come�to�think�of�debits�and�credits�as�being.��The�truth�is�the�opposite�way�round�to�the�way�that�lay�people�use�the�terms.���
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KEY�KNOWLEDGEBuilding�up�the�rules��
Here�are�the�core�concepts�that�you�need�to�be�happy�with:��
� An�asset,�or�an�increase�in�an�asset,�is�a�debit.�� The�opposite�of�an�asset�is�a�liability.��The�opposite�of�a�debit�is�a�credit.��So�a�liability�is�a�
credit.�� If�you�have�more�assets�(debit�assets),�the�explanation�will�be�to�credit�income.�
�So�you�may�have�started�to�think�“debits�good,�credits�bad”�or�even�the�other�way�round.��That’s�not�the�way�to�look�at�it.��Neither�is�good�or�bad.��A�debit�can�be�an�asset,�but�it�can�also�be�an�expense.��So�it’s�not�correct�to�think�of�one�being�good�and�the�other�bad.��It’s�simpler�than�that.��Here’s�a�table�to�summarise�the�rules.��Review�this�and�then�try�to�produce�is�yourself,�using�the�logic�of�explaining�movements�in�net�assets�and�things�being�opposites�(eg�a�liability�is�a�credit�because�an�asset�is�a�debit).����� �
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It�will�take�a�while�to�become�familiar�with�this�system,�just�the�way�that�it�takes�a�while�to�become�familiar�with�riding�a�bicycle.��Don’t�panic�–�it�comes�and�don’t�feel�pressured�to�rush�it.��There’s�not�much�intrinsically�to�actually�understand�here�–�it’s�just�a�task�and�a�system�that�becomes�really�easy�with�repetition.����
Debits�mean� Credits�mean�
What�happens�to�net�assets:�
An�increase�in�assets� A�decrease�in�assets�
An�increase�in�liabilities� An�increase�in�liabilities�
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And�the�reason�for�that�increase�in�net�assets:�
An�item�of�expenditure� An�item�of�income�
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�If�you’re�asked�to�record�a�transaction,�the�first�step�is�to�identify�what�assets�and/�or�liabilities�are�in�question.��Decide�one�of�these�first�(it’s�often�easiest�at�first�to�start�with�cash�if�it’s�a�cash�transaction)�and�decide�if�this�is�a�debit�or�a�credit.��Then�work�out�the�explanation�why.��If�you�think�that�there’s�a�new�liability,�that�must�be�a�credit�to�liabilities.��That�means�that�the�explanation�must�be�a�debit,�which�could�be�either�an�asset�(eg�if�you’ve�just�got�some�cash�in�your�hand�because�you�borrowed�it),�or�an�expense�(eg�if�you�just�bought�dinner�on�your�credit�card).��
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Determine�what�the�debits�and�credits�would�be�in�these�situations:��
1. You�receive�your�net�salary�of�$2,000�into�your�bank�account.�2. You�withdraw�$100�at�an�ATM.�3. You�spend�$10�on�lunch.�4. You�give�$2�to�a�beggar�in�the�street.�5. You�find�that�you�had�the�other�$8�taken�from�your�pocket�stolen.�6. You�go�online�and�buy�a�HD�camcorder�for�$800�using�your�credit�card.�7. You�find�the�$8�that�you�thought�you’d�lost�in�another�pocket�in�your�jacket.�8. Your�brother�repays�you�the�$120�that�he�borrowed�from�you�interest�free�last�week.�9. You�borrow�$100,000�from�a�bank�to�buy�your�home.�10. You�pay�the�$100,000�to�buy�your�home;�$99,000�to�the�seller�and�$1,000�to�the�lawyer�who�
administered�the�transaction�for�you.�
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�In�practical�terms,�most�accounting�systems�group�together�similar�items,�be�it�assets,�liabilities�or�explanations�of�where�income�and�expenditure�came�from.��This�limits�the�number�of�ledger�accounts�that�they�maintain.��If�a�transaction�happens�that�involves�a�new�type�of�asset,�liability�or�explanation�for�movements�in�assets�or�liabilities�(ie�income�and�expenditure)�that�has�not�been�seen�before,�a�new�ledger�account�will�be�opened.��There’s�no�limit�to�the�number�of�ledger�accounts�that�an�accounting�system�can�have,�though�most�entities�try�to�keep�the�number�as�low�as�they�can�in�order�to�keep�the�list�of�account�balances�(see�later)�a�manageable�size.���Conventional�notation��Keeping�track�of�debits�and�credits�in�a�ledger�account�when�writing�them�down�on�paper�is�normally�done�using�a�two�column�approach,�with�a�heading�to�denote�what�that�ledger�records.��This�physically�resembles�a�letter�T�so�is�called�a�“T�account”.����It’s�normal�to�write�an�explanation�of�where�the�other�side�of�that�entry�came�from�or�went�to.��This�allows�for�easy�following�through�of�any�errors�or�adjustments�that�need�to�be�done.��By�convention,�the�debits�in�any�T�account�are�written�on�the�left�hand�side�and�the�credits�on�the�right�hand�side.��There’s�no�intrinsic�logic�to�this,�but�it’s�thankfully�fairly�universal�around�the�world,�unlike�driving�on�the�left�or�right!����
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�A�company�opens�a�new�bank�account�on�1�March.��It�records�a�number�of�receipts�and�a�number�of�payments�in�its�paper�based�accounting�system.��Each�one�is�recorded�in�date�sequence�on�the�debit�or�the�credit�side.��At�the�end�of�the�month,�the�ledger�account�for�the�new�bank�account�looks�like�this:��
DEBITS� Bank�account�number�00876544� CREDITS�1�March� Opening�balance� 0� 12�March� Purchases�of�inventory� 4,500�5�March� Transfer�in�from�account�
00987743�10,000� 13�March� Rent� 1,200�
6�March� Cash�in�hand�deposited� 3,322� 31�March� Electricity� 876�� � � � � ��At�the�end�of�the�month,�the�balance�on�the�account�is�obviously�$3,756,�since�more�has�come�into�the�account�than�has�gone�out�and�there�was�no�opening�balance.��In�other�words,�the�debit�side�(which�shows�increases�in�the�balance)�is�greater�than�the�credit�side�by�$3,756.�
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��Conventional�notation�for�finding�net�balances��At�any�point�in�time,�it’s�likely�that�management�of�the�entity�will�want�to�know�the�total�balance�on�each�account,�rather�than�the�story�of�how�that�balance�arose.��This�is�done�by�totalling�up�the�debits�and�credits�and�working�out�the�difference.��With�large�accounts�with�lots�of�transactions,�it’s�not�obvious�which�side�is�bigger�at�first,�so�it’s�normal�to�add�up�each�side�and�make�a�note�of�the�total.����
Bank�account�number�00876544�1�March� Opening�balance� 0� 12�March� Purchases�of�inventory� 4,500�5�March� Transfer�in�from�
account�00987743�10,000� 13�March� Rent� 1,200�
6�March� Cash�in�hand�deposited� 3,322� 31�March� Electricity� 876�� � � � � �� � � 31�March� Balance�c/d� 3,746�� � � � � �31�March�� (Max�balance)� 10,322� 31�March� (Max�balance)� 10,322�� � � � � �1�April� Balance�b/d� 3,746� � � ���The�max�balance�just�means�the�bigger�balance�of�the�two�sides�(which�is�$10,322�total�of�entries�on�the�debit�side�and�$6,576�total�of�entries�on�the�credit�side).��The�larger�of�these�two�figures�is�$10,322.��Note�this�on�both�sides�initially�and�then�find�the�size�of�the�“hole”�on�the�credit�side.��This�is�the�amount�by�which�the�debits�exceed�the�credits.��It’s�normal�to�omit�the�date�and�notation�in�italics�above,�but�we’ve�included�it�here�just�to�hopefully�make�what�we’re�doing�clearer.��The�c/d�and�b/d�notation�often�bothers�people:�don’t�worry.��C/d�simply�means�“carried�down”�and�is�the�hole�in�the�smaller�side�that�would�be�necessary�for�the�smaller�side�to�equal�the�larger�side.�In�other�words,�the�amount�by�which�the�larger�side�exceeds�the�smaller�side.��Once�this�is�found,�it�is�then�expressed�on�its�correct�side�as�b/d,�meaning�“brought�down”.��This�may�seem�a�little�strange�at�first,�but�it’s�very�logical�and�it’s�certainly�best�to�use�this�notation�rather�than�any�notation�of�your�own�that�you�might�initially�find�easier.��As�international�accountants,�it’s�important�that�we�use�similar�notations�to�each�other�so�that�we�can�work�together�effectively�and�understand�each�others’�work.��Even�if�it�seems�to�be�a�bit�long�winded�at�first,�it’s�really�worth�persisting�with�this�T�account�notation�and�convention�about�how�to�find�balances.���
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�Vic�started�a�new�business�on�1�October�20x7.��The�transactions�he�undertook�were�as�follows:��1�October:�Introduced�personal�cash�of�$15,000�3�October:�Purchased�100�suitcases�for�resale�on�credit�from�Bob�at�a�cost�of�$3,000�5�October:�Sold�50�of�the�suitcases�for�cash�of�$2,900�14�October:�Paid�Angelo�the�Saturday�assistant�cash�of�$50�17�October:�Bought�a�delivery�bicycle�on�credit�at�a�price�of�$540�22�October:�Paid�telephone�and�broadband�charges�of�$60�27�October:�Sold�a�further�20�suitcases�to�Alex�on�credit�for�a�total�price�of�$1,240�28�October:�Paid�$150�from�the�business�bank�account�to�pay�a�personal�expense�31�October:�Made�a�part�payment�of�$1,500�to�Bob.��There�were�30�suitcases�left�in�inventory�at�the�end�of�the�month.��Required:��
� Determine�what�the�appropriate�journal�entries�would�be�for�each�of�the�above�transactions.�
� Post�these�transactions�to�appropriate�T�accounts�(do�not�prepare�any�ledger�accounts�for�inventory�asset�–�treat�all�inventory�purchases�as�cost�of�sales)�
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credit�balances�in�another�column.���What�to�do�from�here��Imagine�a�series�of�transactions�that�you�undertake,�including�ones�that�involve�people�owing�you�money�or�you.��Ideally,�do�this�with�a�study�buddy�who�is�also�doing�this�paper.��Then�see�if�you�agree�what�the�double�entries�are.��If�you�think�that�you’re�getting�the�hang�of�it,�it’s�time�to�move�onto�the�next�chapter.��The�remaining�chapters�are�all�based�around�double�entry�bookkeeping,�so�your�skills�will�build�up�with�applied�practice�in�the�next�chapters.��So�don’t�dwell�on�trying�to�become�perfect;�as�soon�as�you�think�you�have�a�clue�what’s�going�on,�move�on!���
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Solution�to�review�and�self�test�1�1. Dr�Bank�$2,000;�Cr�Salaries�income�$2,000�2. Dr�Cash�(notes�and�coins)�$100;�Cr�Bank�$100�3. Dr�Lunch�expense�$10;�Cr�Cash�$10�4. Dr�Charity�donations�expense�$2;�Cr�Cash�$2�5. Dr�Theft�expense�$8;�Cr�Cash�$8�6. Dr�Camcorder�(tangible�non�current�asset)�$800;�Cr�Credit�card�payables�$800�7. Dr�Cash�$8,�Cr�Sundry�income�(or�theft�expense)�$8�8. Dr�Cash�$120,�Cr�Receivables�$120�9. Dr�Bank�$100,000;�Cr�Loan�liability�$100,000�10. Dr�Home�(Tangible�non�current�asset)�$99,000;�Dr�Legal�expenses�$1,000;�Cr�Bank�$100,000.�
Solution�to�review�and�self�test�2�Cash Capital�
1.10�Capital� 15,000� 14.10�Staff�� 50 c/d 15,000 1.10�Cash� � 15,0005.10�Sales� � 2,900� 22.10�Tel�&�BB� 60 15,000 � 15,000� 28.10�Withdrawals� 150� 31.10�Payables� 1,500 1.10�b/d� � 15,000� c/d� � 16,140�� � 17,900� � 17,900b/d� � 16,140�
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Purchases� Payables�3.10�Payables� 3,000� 3.10�Purchases� 3,000� 31.10�Cash� 1,500 17.10�NCA�� 540��� c/d 2.040� 3.540 � 3.540� b/d� � 2.040�
�Sales Staff�costs�
� 5.10�Cash� � 2,900 14.10�Cash 50� 27.10�Receivables� 1,240c/d� � 4,140��� � 4,140� � 4,140� b/d� � 4,140��
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17.10�Cash�� 540� 24.10�Cash 60���
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27.10�Cash�� 1,240�� 28.10�Cash� 150���
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Chapter�5�
Tangible�non�current�assets
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STARTThe Big Picture
�An�asset�is�a�resource�controlled�by�an�entity�that�is�expected�to�give�inflow�of�benefits.��Many�assets�will�have�a�period�of�expected�benefit�over�more�than�one�period.��These�are�non�current�assets.���
�REVIEW�AND�SELF�TEST�1�
�Suggest�four�examples�of�tangible�non�current�assets�and�four�examples�of�current�assets�that�you�would�expect�to�find�in�a�business.�������
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KEY�KNOWLEDGECapital�and�revenue�expenditure��
�In�slang�terms,�capital�expenditure�means�any�cash�paid�to�acquire�assets�that�will�result�in�the�acquisition�of�a�new�asset,�or�an�increase�in�the�earning�capacity�of�an�existing�asset.��Revenue�expenditure�means�money�paid�to�maintain�the�existing�earning�capacity�of�an�existing�asset.��The�terminology�is�very�confusing�here,�since�it�has�nothing�to�do�with�share�capital/�equity�or�sales�revenue!��They�are�commonly�used�terms,�however�inaccurately.���
�REVIEW�AND�SELF�TEST�2�
�Classify�each�of�the�transactions�below�as�capital�or�revenue�expenditure�and�explain�your�choice�of�classification.��� Capital�
expenditure�Revenue�expenditure�
Buying�a�new�van� � �Paying�the�annual�road�tax�to�be�able�to�use�the�van� � �Installing�air�conditioning�in�a�bar� � �Replacing�the�existing�strip�lighting�in�a�restaurant�with�romantic�soft�lighting�
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Installing�new�partitioning�within�an�office� � �Fixing�a�hole�in�the�roof� � �Buying��a�new�25¢�tea�spoon�for�the�staff�kitchen� � ���
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KEY�KNOWLEDGEAcquisition�of�a�non�current�asset��
The�cost�of�a�non�current�asset�that�will�initially�be�recognised�will�be�all�the�costs�necessarily�incurred�in�bringing�the�asset�into�its�initial�working�condition,�as�long�as�those�costs�are�expected�to�last�more�than�a�year.��Any�recoverable�taxes�will�be�excluded.���
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�REVIEW�AND�SELF�TEST�3�
�LaLa�acquires�a�new�item�of�machinery�called�a�NuNu�on�1�July�20x3.��The�NuNu�is�a�large�piece�of�equipment�that�requires�installation.��The�following�costs�are�paid�by�LaLa.�� $�Cost�to�reinforce�floor�for�NuNu�installation� 14,000�Paid�to�supplier�(including�recoverable�sales�tax�of�$10,000)� 213,000�Installation�costs� 2,000�Delivery�costs� 3,400�Costs�to�train�staff�in�using�the�NuNu� 1,500�Irrecoverable�import�duty�paid� 3,800�Cost�of�testing�before�production�is�possible� 1,750��What�will�be�the�initial�recognised�value�of�the�NuNu�in�LaLa’s�accounting�records�at�1�July�20x3?���Leger�accounting��The�acquisition�of�a�new�non�current�asset,�or�cost�of�improving�the�performance�of�a�non�current�asset�above�its�original�level�of�performance�will�be�recorded�in�the�ledger�system�as:��Dr�Property,�plant�and�equipment� � $x�Cr�Cash�or�payables� � � � � $x���
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KEY�KNOWLEDGEDepreciation��
�All�assets,�with�the�sole�exception�of�freehold�land,�wear�out�over�time.��This�means�that�the�total�cost�of�ownership�of�the�asset�must�be�matched�to�the�revenue�stream�that�the�asset�generates,�or�supports.��This�is�done�by�making�an�allowance�for�depreciation�and�charging�depreciation.��The�aim�of�depreciation�is�to�match�the�cost�of�using�the�asset�to�the�income�stream�that�it�generates.��It�is�not�aimed�at�anything�else�such�as�showing�the�asset�at�its�current�market�value�in�the�SOFP.����
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�The�depreciation�method�chosen�for�an�asset�should�be�the�method�that�most�closely�matches�the�cost�of�the�asset�to�the�pattern�of�revenue�that�it�generates.��The�SOFP�will�show�the�asset�at�its�net�book�value�(NBV).��NBV�is�original�cost�less�cumulative�allowance�for�depreciation.��Method� Annual�depreciation�calculated�
as�Example�where�suitable�estimate�of�revenue�generated�
Straight�line� (Cost�–�estimated�residual�value)/�expected�useful�life.�
Office�furniture,�or�anything�that�does�not�produce�materially�greater�income�when�it’s�new.��This�is�the�most�commonly�used�method�of�depreciation.�
Reducing�balance�(also�known�as�diminishing�balance)�
NBV�at�start�of�the�period�x�annual�depreciation�%�
Motor�vehicles�used�by�a�taxi�company.��Older�cars�generate�less�net�revenue�as�they�break�down�more�than�new�cars�and�require�more�maintenance.�
Machine�hour�method� (Cost�–�estimated�residual�value)�x�(Machine�hours�this�period/�estimated�total�useable�hours)�
Where�an�item�of�machinery�has�an�estimated�maximum�useful�life.�
�Ledger�accounting��Depreciation�is�charged�each�year�by�creating�an�expense�and�an�allowance�for�depreciation�account.��The�allowance�for�depreciation�is�maintained�as�a�separate�account�rather�than�crediting�the�asset�account�itself.��This�is�because�the�original�historical�cost�of�assets�often�needs�to�be�extracted�quickly�to�allow�for�preparation�of�non�current�asset�disclosure�notes�(see�below).��Dr�Depreciation�expense�(SOCI)� � $x�Cr�Allowance�for�depreciation�(SOFP)� � $x���
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�Gerard�acquired�a�new�air�conditioning�system�on�1�January�20x1.��It�cost�a�total�of�$80,000�to�install�and�is�expected�to�have�a�useful�life�of�ten�years�with�a�scrap�value�at�the�end�of�its�life�of�$5,000.���
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�What�will�be�the�depreciation�charge,�allowance�for�depreciation�and�net�book�value�in�the�years�ended�31�December�20x1,�20x2�and�20x3�if�Gerard�uses�depreciation�method�of:��
� Straight�line�� Diminishing�balance,�at�an�annual�rate�of�25%?�
�Show�the�double�entries�required�to�record�the�annual�depreciation�and�allowance�for�depreciation�for�the�straight�line�figures.���Changing�method�of�depreciation��It�is�possible�to�change�the�method�of�depreciation�if�it�becomes�evident�that�the�current�method�used�does�not�accurately�reflect�either�the�pattern�of�benefit�that�the�asset�generates,�or�its�useful�life.��This�is�a�change�in�accounting�estimates,�rather�than�a�change�in�accounting�policy,�since�the�accounting�policy�is�still�to�depreciate�the�depreciable�amount�(ie�the�amount�of�value�that�will�be�worn�out�through�use)�over�the�useful�life�of�the�asset.��It�is�only�the�estimates�of�depreciable�amount�or�useful�life�that�have�changed.��The�new�methodology�is�applied�prospectively,�ie�there�is�no�restatement�of�previous�year�charges�and�opening�balances.���
�EXAMPLE�1�
�Turnbull�bought�a�machine�on�1�April�20x2�at�an�initial�cost�of�$18,000.��It�estimated�that�the�asset�would�generate�more�income�in�the�earlier�years�of�its�life,�so�had�determined�a�depreciation�policy�for�the�asset�of�20%�reducing�balance.��On�1�April�20x5,�it�became�evident�that�there�was�no�significant�pattern�of�greater�benefit�in�the�earlier�years.��Consequently,�the�company�changed�its�accounting�policy�to�straight�line�depreciation.��The�total�useful�life�was�determined�to�be�8�years,�with�an�estimated�residual�value�of�$2,000.��� �
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The�depreciation�charges,�allowance�for�depreciation�and�NBV�would�be:��� Depreciation�expense� Allowance�for�
depreciation�NBV�
31.3.x3� 3,600� 3,600� 14,400�31.3.x4� 2,880� 6,480� 11,520�31.3.x5� 2,304� 8,784� 9,216��This�remaining�useful�life�is�therefore�5�years�(8�year�total�life�less�3�years�already�expired).��The�annual�depreciation�charge�will�be:��9,216�–�2,000�� =� 1,443.20�� 5���
�REVIEW�AND�SELF�TEST�5�
�Sian�bought�a�television�camera�on�1�January�20x4.��It�had�an�original�cost�of�$8,000,�with�an�expected�useful�life�to�Sian�of�5�years�and�an�estimated�residual�value�of�$500.��The�asset�was�expected�to�generate�even�benefits�over�its�useful�life.��On�1�January�20x6,�Sian�changed�the�estimated�useful�life�to�a�total�of�8�years.��What�will�be�the�depreciation�charge�in�each�year�of�the�camera’s�useful�life�to�Sian?���
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KEY�KNOWLEDGEDisposal��
�When�an�asset�is�eventually�disposed,�it�will�generally�be�sold�for�some�cash.��This�means�that�a�new�asset�will�be�recognised�in�the�SOFP�(the�cash)�and�another�will�be�derecognised�(the�NBV�of�the�asset).��A�gain�or�loss�will�arise�on�this�simultaneous�recognition�and�derecognition.��If�sales�proceeds�>�NBV�then�a�profit�on�disposal�will�be�recognised�If�sales�proceeds�<�NBV�then�a�loss�on�disposal�will�be�recognised.��
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In�effect,�a�profit�or�loss�on�disposal�is�a�correction�to�the�estimated�figures�each�year�for�depreciation.��This�means�that�this�is�reported�in�profit�or�loss,�just�as�depreciation�is.���
�REVIEW�AND�SELF�TEST�6�
�PeterBlue�bought�a�van�on�1�October�20x3�for�$12,000.��The�van�was�being�depreciated�straight�line�at�25%�per�annum.��The�van�was�disposed�of�for�cash�of�$4,200�on�30�September�20x6.��What�was�the�profit�or�loss�on�disposal�of�the�van?��What�might�this�indicate�about�PeterBlue’s�depreciation�policy?���Ledger�accounts��On�derecognition�of�an�asset�that’s�been�disposed�of,�it’s�normal�to�open�a�temporary�T�account�to�calculate�the�profit�or�loss�on�disposal.��The�entries�are:��Derecognise�the�asset:��Dr�Profit�or�loss�on�disposal�� $�NBV�of�asset�Cr�Non�current�asset� � � $�NBV�of�asset��Recognise�the�sales�proceeds�received:��Dr�Cash�� � � $�Sales�proceeds�Cr�Profit�or�loss�on�disposal� � $�Sales�proceeds��Close�off�the�profit�or�loss�on�disposal�account�to�work�out�the�profit�or�loss�on�disposal.���Part�exchange��A�part�exchange�allowance�is�when�an�old�asset�is�taken�to�a�dealer�and�exchanged�for�a�newer�asset,�with�an�additional�payment�to�the�dealer�in�cash.��In�reality,�no�cash�is�paid�for�the�old�asset,�but�it�is�equivalent�to�if�cash�were�received�and�then�that�cash�was�immediately�given�back�to�the�dealer,�plus�the�extra�cash�payment.��This�gives�a�simplification.��
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�EXAMPLE�2�
�Sarika�owns�a�car,�which�has�a�net�book�value�of�$4,000.��She�takes�it�to�a�car�dealer�to�buy�a�new�car�with�a�value�of�$10,000.��She�is�given�a�part�exchange�allowance�of�$3,500�and�pays�a�further�$6,500.��Step�1:�Derecognise�the�old�car,�imaging�receipt�of�a�cash�payment�of�$3,500.��Cr�Old�car� � � $4,000�Dr�Notional�cash�receipt�� $3,500�=�>�Dr�Loss�on�disposal� � $500��Step�2:�Record�the�payment�for�the�new�car��Dr�New�car� � � $10,000�Cr�Cash�� � � $6,500�Cr�Notional�cash� � £3,500.��There�wasn’t�actually�a�cash�receipt�at�all,�but�this�simplifies�out�anyway,�as�there�is�a�Dr�and�Cr�to�the�same�account�for�the�same�amount.��This�leaves�these�journals:��Cr�Old�car� � � $4,000�=�>�Dr�Loss�on�disposal� � $500�Dr�New�car� � � $10,000�Cr�Cash�� � � $6,500����
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KEY�KNOWLEDGERevaluation��
�Sometimes,�revaluations�are�made�to�assets�that�have�increased�in�value.��This�is�not�required,�but�is�possible.��Once�an�asset�has�been�revalued,�all�similar�assets�must�be�revalued�and�the�valuations�must�be�kept�up�to�date.��Depreciation�must�also�be�based�on�the�new,�revalued�amount.���
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�EXAMPLE�3�
�Huw�bought�some�shop�leasehold�premises�10�years�ago�at�a�cost�of�$80,000.��The�shop�was�being�depreciated�over�the�life�of�the�lease,�which�was�40�years.��At�the�end�of�the�current�year,�the�NBV�was�therefore�$60,000.��At�the�end�of�the�current�year,�the�building�was�revalued�to�a�valuation�of�$86,000.��This�would�show�an�increase�in�value�of�$86,000���$60,000�=�$26,000.��This�increase�in�value�is��a�gain.��This�gain�is�not�considered�to�be�totally�certain,�so�it�is�customary�to�report�this�gain�in�other�comprehensive�income�rather�than�profit.��The�step�by�step�approach�is:��Step�1:�� Record�gain�as�the�difference�in�SOFP�value��Step�2:�� Remove�the�allowance�for�depreciation�as�necessary�Step�3:�� If�the�allowance�for�depreciation�on�the�asset�is�less�that�the�revaluation�gain,�debit�the�
remaining�balance�to�the�asset�at�cost/�value�account.��Cr�Revaluation�reserve� � � � $26,000�Dr�Allowance�for�depreciation� � � $20,000�=�>�Dr�Asset�at�cost/�valuation� � � $6,000.��The�increase�in�the�revaluation�reserve�in�the�year�is�reported�within�the�statement�of�comprehensive�income�as�“other�comprehensive�income”.��This�is�because�the�gain�is�not�sufficiently�certain�to�be�shown�as�an�item�of�profit�or�loss.��
�REVIEW�AND�SELF�TEST�7�
�Peter�acquired�an�asset�some�years�ago�at�a�cost�of�$130,000.��By�today’s�date�it�had�been�depreciated�by�$64,000.��It�has�just�been�revalued�to�$122,000.��No�accounting�entries�have�yet�been�made.��Required��
� Record�the�double�entry�journals�necessary�to�record�this�revaluation.�� Which�book�of�original�entry�would�this�be�recorded�in?�
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KEY�KNOWLEDGEDepreciation�of�revalued�asset��
�A�revalued�asset�will�still�need�to�be�depreciated.��The�depreciation�charged�must�be�on�the�higher,�revalued�amount�(a�revaluation�downwards�is�an�impairment,�which�is�unlikely�to�feature�in�the�F3�exam).��Depreciation�expense�and�allowance�for�depreciation�will�therefore�increase.�����
�EXAMPLE�4�
�Look�back�at�Huw,�example�3�above.��At�the�time�of�the�revaluation,�the�SOFP�would�show�a�figure�for�the�shop�of�$86,000�and�a�revaluation�reserve�of�$26,000.��There�is�30�years�remaining�on�the�life�of�the�lease,�so�the�depreciation�would�now�rise�to�become�$2,867�($86,000/�30).��Each�year,�this�journal�would�be�recorded:��Dr�Depreciation�expense� � $2,867�Cr�Allowance�for�depreciation� � � $2,867.��Over�the�next�30�years,�the�depreciation�expenses�will�reduce�profit�(retained�earnings)�by�$86,000�but�the�journals�have�no�effect�on�the�revaluation�reserve.��So�in�30�years,�the�asset�will�be�shown�at�a�value�of�zero�but�there�will�be�a�remaining�revaluation�reserve�of�$26,000.��It�is�customary�to�eliminate�part�of�the�revaluation�reserve�each�year�as�a�movement�within�equity.��This�is�not�mandatory�within�IFRS,�but�it�is�common�and�best�practice.��Each�year,�the�amount�moved�between�reserves�will�be�$867�($26,000/�30):��Dr�Revaluation�reserve� � $867�Cr�Retained�earnings� � � $867.��Note�that�this�does�not�reduce�the�depreciation�charge�in�profit�or�loss�–�this�must�always�be�based�on�the�new�higher�book�value.����
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KEY�KNOWLEDGEDisposal�of�revalued�asset��
�On�disposal�of�a�revalued�asset,�a�gain�or�loss�will�arise�as�normal.��The�gain�or�loss�will�be�the�difference�between�the�new�revalued�amount�and�the�net�book�value�immediately�prior�to�the�revaluation.��If�there�is�any�remaining�revaluation�surplus�in�revaluation�relating�to�the�disposed�asset,�it�is�normal�to�transfer�this�from�revaluation�reserve�to�retained�earnings,�as�above.��
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KEY�KNOWLEDGEDisclosure�of�non�current�assets��
Non�current�assets�are�generally�disclosed�on�the�face�of�the�SOFP�at�their�net�book�value,�but�with�a�breakdown�in�the�notes�to�the�financial�statements�that�provide�details�of�cost�and�allowance�for�depreciation.����
�EXAMPLE�5�
�Sample�non�current�asset�disclosure�note.��� Motor�vehicles� Buildings� Other�Assets�at�cost� $� $� $�At�start�of�period� 10,000� 22,000� 8,000�Additions�� 2,000� �� 1,400�Disposals�� (3,000)� �� (500)�Revaluations� �� 2,000� ��At�end�of�period� 9,000� 24,000� 8,900�� � � �Allowance�for�depreciation� � � �At�the�start�of�the�period� 4,000� 5,000� 1,000�Charge�for�the�year� 2,000� 1,000� 750�Disposals� (3,000)� �� (200)�Revaluations� �� (6,000)� ��At�the�end�of�the�period� 3,000� 0� 1,550�� � � �Net�book�value� � � �At�the�start�of�the�period� 6,000� 17,000� 7,000�At�the�end�of�the�period� 6,000� 24,000� 7,350�
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��Non�current�asset�register��Non�current�assets�are�often�high�value.��In�order�to�reduce�the�chances�that�they�will�be�lost�or�stolen,�it�is�common�to�keep�a�separate�memorandum�record�of�details�of�non�current�assets,�including�unique�identifiers�(eg�a�barcode�on�each�asset),�location�of�the�asset,�its�useful�life,�cost,�etc.��The�non�current�asset�register�therefore�includes�a�mixture�of�financial�and�non�financial�information.��� �
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Solution�to�review�and�self�test�1��Tangible�non�current�assets�could�include:� Current�assets�could�include:�Premises� Cash�Fixtures�and�fittings� Bank�Vehicles� Receivables�Machinery� Prepayments�Signage� Inventory�Computer�hardware� Etc�Air�conditioning�or�other�plant� �Etc� ���Solution�to�review�and�self�test�2��� Capital�
expenditure�Revenue�expenditure�
Buying�a�new�van� Yes� �Paying�the�annual�road�tax�to�be�able�to�use�the�van� � Yes�Installing�air�conditioning�in�a�bar� Yes� �Replacing�the�existing�strip�lighting�in�a�restaurant�with�romantic�soft�lighting�
Yes� �
Installing�new�partitioning�within�an�office� Yes� �Fixing�a�hole�in�the�roof� � Yes�Buying��a�new�25¢�tea�spoon�for�the�staff�kitchen� � Yes;�too�small�to�be�
recorded�as�a�non�current�asset�(the�“de�minimis”�exception).�
�Solution�to�review�and�self�test�3��The�costs�that�will�be�capitalised�will�be:�� $�Cost�to�reinforce�floor�for�NuNu�installation� 14,000�Paid�to�supplier�(excluding�recoverable�sales�tax�of�$10,000)� 203,000�Installation�costs� 2,000�Delivery�costs� 3,400�Costs�to�train�staff�in�using�the�NuNu� 0�Irrecoverable�import�duty�paid� 3,800�Cost�of�testing�before�production�is�possible� 1,750�Total�recognised�cost� 227,950��
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Although�staff�training�costs�seem�to�be�unavoidable,�they�can�never�be�added�to�the�cost�of�a�non�current�asset,�since�a�business�does�not�have�sufficient�control�of�the�staff�–�they�may�all�leave�before�the�end�of�the�year.���Solution�to�review�and�self�test�4��Straight�line�depreciation�=�$80,000���$5,000)/�10�=�$7,500�pa.��Each�year,�this�will�be�recorded�using�the�same�journal�for�the�same�amount:��Dr�Depreciation�expense�(SOCI)� � � $7,500�Cr�Allowance�for�depreciation�(SOCI)� � $7,500��Diminishing�balance:��Period� Depreciation�expense� Net�book�value�of�
asset�
31.12.x1� $20,000�(25%�x�$80,000)� $60,000�
31.12.x2� $15,000�(25%�x�$60,000)� $45,000�
31.12.x3� $11,250�(25%�x�$45,000)� $33,750�
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asset�
31.12.x4� ($8,000���$500)�/�5�=�$1,500� $6,500�
31.12.x5� $1,500� $5,000�
31.12.x6�onwards� ($5,000���$500)�/�(8�2)�=�$750� $4,500�
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asset�
30.9.x4� 25%�x�$12,000�=�$3,000� $9,000�
30.9.x5� $3,000� $6,000�
30.9.x6� $3,000� $3,000�
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�Gain�or�loss�on�disposal�(ie�increase�or�decrease�in�net�assets)�� $�Asset�recognised:�Cash� 4,200�Asset�derecognised:�Van� (3,000)�Increase�in�net�assets�=�>�profit�on�disposal� 1,200��This�suggests�that�PeterBlue�is�depreciating�assets�too�quickly.��This�will�be�causing�a�mismatch�of�revenues�generated�(or�supported)�by�the�van�against�the�depreciation�charges�matched�to�those�revenues.���Solution�to�review�and�self�test�7��NBV�prior�to�revaluation�($130,000���$64,000)� $66,000�New�valuation� $122,000�Revaluation�gain� $56,000��Cr�Revaluation�reserve�(other�comprehensive�income)� $56,000�Dr�Allowance�for�depreciation� $56,000����