Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction price, including transaction costs, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. Where the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, the financial instrument is measured at the present value of future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Basic financial assets and liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
The company’s basic financial instruments comprise cash and bank balances, trade debtors, trade creditors, accruals, loans and other receivables and payables.
Trade debtors and creditors receivable or payable within one year that do not constitute a financing transaction are measured at the undiscounted amount expected to be received or paid.
Financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.