Defined benefit plan The Company’s net obligation in respect of its defined benefit retirement plan is calculated by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current financial year and prior period...
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Government Grants Government grants are recognised at fair value when there is reasonable assurance that the Group will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received. Grants related to purchase of assets are treated as deferred i...
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Intangible Asset – Trademarks Trademarks acquired have finite useful lives and are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of ...
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Property construction-in-progress Property construction-in-progress is stated at cost and not depreciated. The property would be transferred to property, plant and equipment or investment property (depending on the intended purpose and use of the property) upo...
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Capital work-in-progress Capital work-in-progress is stated at cost and not depreciated. Depreciation on capital work-in-progress commences when the assets are ready for their intended use. Note: This is usually disclosed as an asset category of property, plan...
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Intangible Assets Research and Development Expenditure Research expenditure is recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Development expenditure is recognised as an expense except that expenditure incurred on development projects are capitalised as long-te...
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