CCI Annual Report 2012 - Catholic Church Insurance

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
• Cost of acquisition where fair value cannot be measured reliably and
• Marked to model.
Unlisted securities include investments in private equity and venture capital funds, collateral debt obligations, housing loans and
property trusts.
Marked to Model
At 30 June 2012 Catholic Church Insurances Limited’s investment portfolio consisted of unlisted investments where actively quoted
prices were not available. As an appropriate technique to estimate the fair value of such investments the following valuation model
was adopted.
Unlisted property assets
The valuation process involved the use of a financial model to determine the price of the security. Prices were based on the net
tangible asset value of the security calculated using the most recent financial reports published by the company.
Issues and activities surrounding the investment were taken into consideration prior to formulating the price. The objective was to
ensure fair values were achieved based on company’s financial reports.
(iii) Hierarchy
The consolidated entity is required to classify fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the subjectivity of the
inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:
• Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identifiable assets or liabilities (Level 1)
• Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly
or indirectly (Level 2) and
• Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (Level 3).
Note 44 sets out the consolidated entity’s financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value according to the fair value
hierarchy.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets will be tested for impairment when there is observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the
assets value. Such factors may include the financial position of the company, prevailing economic conditions or a breach of contract
such as a default in payment of interest or principal. As financial assets are subject to ordinary fluctuations in fair value, management
will need to exercise judgement in determining whether there is objective evidence of impairment.
When a decline in the fair value of a financial asset has been recognised and there is objective evidence that the asset is impaired, the
decline in asset value will be recognised in profit or loss.
Derivative instruments
The company’s primary reason for holding derivative financial instruments is to mitigate the risk of changes in interest rates and equity
prices. All hedges are classified as economic hedges and do not qualify for hedge accounting under the specific rules in AASB 139.
Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.
Derivatives are carried as assets when their fair value is positive and as liabilities when their fair value is negative. Changes in the fair
values are recorded in the income statement.
Trade and other receivables
All receivables are initially recognised at fair value, being the amounts receivable. Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an
ongoing basis and a provision for impairment of receivables is raised where some doubt as to collection exists. The impairment charge
is recognised in the income statement.
Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment.
The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from
these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows which will be received from the assets
employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have not been discounted to their present values in determining
recoverable amounts.
Intangibles
Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated
amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.
The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed to be finite and are amortised over their useful life and tested for impairment
whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired (see note 2(x) for methodology). The amortisation period
and the amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite life is reviewed at least at each financial year end. The amortisation
expense is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in the expense category consistent with the function of the
intangible asset.
Catholic Church Insurances Limited ANNUAL REPORT 2012