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Abacus Property Group – Annual Financial Report 2017

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />

30 JUNE <strong>2017</strong><br />

ABACUS PROPERTY GROUP<br />

22. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES<br />

(q) Impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill<br />

Intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for<br />

impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other<br />

assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount<br />

may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount<br />

exceeds its recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and<br />

value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there<br />

are separately identifiable cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or<br />

groups of assets (cash-generating units). Non-financial assets other that goodwill that suffered an impairment are<br />

tested for possible reversal of the impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the<br />

impairment may have reversed.<br />

(r)<br />

Trade and other payables<br />

Trade payables and other payables are carried at amortised cost. They represent liabilities for goods and<br />

services provided to the <strong>Group</strong> prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the <strong>Group</strong><br />

becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. The amounts<br />

are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.<br />

(s) Provisions and employee leave benefits<br />

Provisions are recognised when the <strong>Group</strong> has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past<br />

event and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the<br />

obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.<br />

Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle<br />

the present obligation at the balance sheet date. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions<br />

are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects the time value of money and the risks specific to the<br />

liability. The increase in the provision resulting from the passage of time is recognised in finance costs.<br />

Employee leave benefits<br />

(i)<br />

Wages, salaries, annual leave and sick leave<br />

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave<br />

expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in respect of employees’ services up<br />

to the reporting date. They are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.<br />

Expenses for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and are measured at the rates<br />

paid or payable.<br />

ii)<br />

Long service leave<br />

The liability for long service leave is recognised and measured as the present value of expected future payments<br />

to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit<br />

method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures,<br />

and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on<br />

national government bonds with terms to maturity and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the<br />

estimated future cash outflows.<br />

(t)<br />

Distributions and dividends<br />

Trusts generally distribute their distributable assessable income to their unitholders. Such distributions are<br />

determined by reference to the taxable income of the respective trusts. Distributable income may include capital<br />

gains arising from the disposal of investments and tax-deferred income. Unrealised gains and losses on<br />

investments that are recognised as income are usually retained and are generally not assessable or distributable<br />

until realised. Capital losses are not distributed to security holders but are retained to be offset against any future<br />

realised capital gains.<br />

A liability for dividend or distribution is recognised in the Balance Sheet if the dividend or distribution has been<br />

declared, determined or publicly recommended prior to balance date.<br />

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