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Financial Reporting and Ethics - The Institute of Chartered ...

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FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ETHICS(p)(q)DividendProposed dividend for the year is recognized as a liability only whendeclared <strong>and</strong> approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.Retirement BenefitsArrangement for retirement benefits for members <strong>of</strong> staff is based onthe provisions <strong>of</strong> the Nigerian Pension Act 2004, which is contributory.<strong>The</strong> matching contributions <strong>of</strong> 8.5% <strong>and</strong> 16.5% for staff <strong>and</strong> bankrespectively are based on current salaries <strong>and</strong> eligible allowances <strong>and</strong>are charged to pr<strong>of</strong>it <strong>and</strong> loss account. Membership <strong>of</strong> the scheme isopen to members <strong>of</strong> staff upon confirmation <strong>of</strong> employment with theBank.<strong>The</strong> Bank also maintains the defined benefit plan scheme based on16.5% <strong>and</strong> 8.5% contributions on current salaries <strong>and</strong> eligibleemoluments by the bank <strong>and</strong> staff respectively for employees who arenot covered under the Nigeria Pensions Act 2004.(r)Off Balance Sheet EngagementsTransactions that are not currently recognized as assets or liabilities inthe balance sheet but which nonetheless give rise to credit risks,contingencies <strong>and</strong> commitments are reported <strong>of</strong>f balance sheet. Suchtransactions include letters <strong>of</strong> credit, bonds, guarantees, indemnities,acceptances, trade related contingencies such as documentary credit,etc.Outst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> unexpired commitments at the year end in respect <strong>of</strong>these transactions are shown by way <strong>of</strong> note to the financial statements.Income on <strong>of</strong>f balance sheet engagements is in form <strong>of</strong> commissionwhich is recognized as <strong>and</strong> when transactions are executed.(s)Income Recognition(i)(ii)(iii)Interest Income <strong>and</strong> Interest ExpenseInterest is accrued on daily balances on all assets <strong>and</strong> liabilitiesto which interest is applicable.Fees, Commissions <strong>and</strong> Other IncomesFees <strong>and</strong> commissions, where material, are amortized over thelife <strong>of</strong> the related service. Otherwise fees, commissions <strong>and</strong> otherincomes are recognized as earned upon completion <strong>of</strong> the relatedservice.Investment IncomeThis is recognized on an accrual basis <strong>and</strong> credited to the pr<strong>of</strong>it<strong>and</strong> loss account.14

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