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Government GrantsIAS 20Government GrantsSyllabus Area B
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Section B - Case 2: EcoWind (Question 1 of 5)

Scenario: EcoWind, a renewable energy firm, began constructing a new wind farm on 1 March 20X5. Construction costs (excluding interest) totaled $3,000,000. To fund this, EcoWind took out a $2,000,000 specific loan at 6% per annum on 1 February 20X5. Construction was completed on 30 November 20X5.

EcoWind received a $500,000 government grant on 1 December 20X5 to help fund the wind farm, which has a 20-year useful life. EcoWind uses the deferred income method for grants.

On 31 December 20X5, EcoWind tested an older solar plant for impairment. Its carrying amount was $1,500,000. Its Fair Value Less Costs of Disposal was $1,200,000 and its Value in Use was $1,300,000.

Question: Under IAS 23, how much borrowing cost should be capitalized into the cost of the wind farm in 20X5?

ACCA · Question 22 · Government Grants

Section B - Case 2: EcoWind (Question 2 of 5)

Scenario: EcoWind, a renewable energy firm, began constructing a new wind farm on 1 March 20X5. Construction costs (excluding interest) totaled $3,000,000. To fund this, EcoWind took out a $2,000,000 specific loan at 6% per annum on 1 February 20X5. Construction was completed on 30 November 20X5.

EcoWind received a $500,000 government grant on 1 December 20X5 to help fund the wind farm, which has a 20-year useful life. EcoWind uses the deferred income method for grants.

On 31 December 20X5, EcoWind tested an older solar plant for impairment. Its carrying amount was $1,500,000. Its Fair Value Less Costs of Disposal was $1,200,000 and its Value in Use was $1,300,000.

Question: How much grant income should EcoWind recognize in profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 20X5?

Answer options:

A.

$25,000

B.

$500,000

C.

$2,083

D.

$0

How to approach this question

Amortize the grant over the useful life of the asset, matching the depreciation schedule. Calculate for the 1 month the asset was in use during 20X5.

Full Answer

C.$2,083✓ Correct
Under IAS 20, grants related to assets are recognized in P&L over the periods in which the entity recognizes as expenses the related costs for which the grants are intended to compensate (i.e., matching depreciation). The asset was completed 30 Nov, so it is depreciated for 1 month in 20X5 (December). Grant income = $500,000 / 20 years x 1/12 = $2,083.

Common mistakes

Recognizing a full year of grant income ($25,000) instead of pro-rating for one month.

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