Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are
initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried
at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the
present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash
equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of
financial instruments.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are
settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of
ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the
transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the
risks and rewards retained.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are
discharged or cancelled