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.
Basic financial assets, including cash and other receivables, are initially recognised at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
Basic financial liabilities, including trade creditors, amounts owed to directors and borrowings, are initially recognised at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Interest payable on financial liabilities is recognised within finance costs using the effective interest method.
Financial assets are assessed for impairment at each reporting date. Where there is objective evidence of impairment, a loss is recognised in the profit and loss account.
Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities occurs when the contractual rights or obligations are extinguished or discharged.