| A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party
to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially
recognised at transaction price and measured at amortised cost using the effective interest
method. Where investments in non-derivative financial instruments are publicly traded, or
their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently
measured at fair value through profit and loss. All other investments are subsequently
measured at cost less impairment.
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially
measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at
amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a
financial transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future
receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable
within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group
companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at
transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the
debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a
market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not
amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest
rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the
ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current
liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as noncurrent
liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. |