Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial Assets
Financial assets are initially measured at transaction price (including transaction costs), unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, in which case the financial asset is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Subsequent to initial recognition, financial assets are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment. Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled.
Financial Liabilities
Financial liabilities are initially measured at transaction price (including transaction costs), unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, in which case the financial liability is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest.
Subsequent to initial recognition, financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Financial liabilities are derecognised when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled, or expires.
Trade and Other Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised initially at transaction price less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses.
Trade and Other Creditors
Trade and other creditors are recognised initially at transaction price plus attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.