Annual report 2010 - plazacenters

Financial statements
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
continued
Note 3 – Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Impairment losses on available-for-sale investment securities are recognized by transferring the cumulative loss that has been
recognized in other comprehensive income, and presented in the fair value reserve in equity, to profit or loss. The cumulative loss that
is removed from other comprehensive income and recognized in profit or loss is the difference between the acquisition cost, net of
any principal repayment and amortization, and the current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognized in profit or loss.
Changes in impairment provisions attributable to time value are reflected as a component of interest income.
If, in a subsequent period, the fair value of an impaired available-for-sale debt security increases and the increase can be related
objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized in profit or loss, then the impairment loss is reversed, with
the amount of the reversal recognized in profit or loss. However, any subsequent recovery in the fair value of an impaired available-forsale
equity security is recognized in other comprehensive income.
2. Non-financial assets
The carrying amounts of the Group’s assets, other than investment property, trading properties and deferred tax assets are reviewed
at the end of the reporting period to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset’s
recoverable amount is estimated. The recoverable amount of assets is the greater of its fair value less costs to sell and value in use.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects
current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount.
Impairment losses are recognized in the income statement.
3. Reversal of impairment
An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, an impairment loss is reversed when there is
an indication that the impairment loss has decreased or may no longer exist and there has been a change in the estimates used to
determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed
the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized.
j. Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that
an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made. Provisions are
determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value
of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognized as finance cost.
Where the Group expects a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset but only when the
reimbursement is virtually certain.
Provisions for construction costs in regards to agreements with governmental institutions are recognized at the sign off date,
at the Company’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the Group’s obligation.
Warranties
Provision for warranty costs is recognized at the date on which the shopping centers are sold, at the Company’s best estimate
of the expenditure required to settle the Group’s obligation. Such estimates take into consideration warranties given to the Group
by subcontractors.
k. Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns,
trade allowances, rebates and amounts collected on behalf of third parties.
The Group recognizes revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will
flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the Group’s activities as described below. The Group bases its estimates
on historical results, taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and specifics of each arrangement.
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Plaza Centers N.V. Annual report 2010