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    PracticeACCAACCA FR — Financial Reporting Practice Exam 4Question 30
    Medium2 marksMultiple Choice
    Financial InstrumentsIFRS 9ImpairmentECLSection B
    This question is part of a case study — click to read the full scenario(Case 26)

    Section B - Case 3: AgriCorp

    Scenario: AgriCorp owns vineyards and a grape processing plant. On 1 January 20X4, the carrying amount of the grapevines (bearer plants) was $5,000,000. The fair value of the grapes growing on the vines was $500,000. On 31 December 20X4, AgriCorp harvested the grapes. The fair value less costs to sell of the harvested grapes was $800,000.

    On 1 January 20X4, AgriCorp received a government grant of $1,000,000 to purchase a specialized eco-friendly tractor costing $4,000,000. The tractor has a useful life of 5 years. AgriCorp accounts for grants by deducting them from the carrying amount of the asset.

    AgriCorp also holds a portfolio of corporate bonds purchased for $2,000,000 on 1 January 20X4. The business model is to hold the bonds to collect contractual cash flows (principal and interest). At 31 December 20X4, the 12-month expected credit loss (ECL) is $50,000, and the lifetime ECL is $200,000. There has been no significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition.

    Question: How should the grapevines (bearer plants) be accounted for in AgriCorp's financial statements?

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    ACCA · Question 30 · Financial Instruments

    Section B - Case 3: AgriCorp

    Scenario: AgriCorp owns vineyards and a grape processing plant. On 1 January 20X4, the carrying amount of the grapevines (bearer plants) was $5,000,000. The fair value of the grapes growing on the vines was $500,000. On 31 December 20X4, AgriCorp harvested the grapes. The fair value less costs to sell of the harvested grapes was $800,000.

    On 1 January 20X4, AgriCorp received a government grant of $1,000,000 to purchase a specialized eco-friendly tractor costing $4,000,000. The tractor has a useful life of 5 years. AgriCorp accounts for grants by deducting them from the carrying amount of the asset.

    AgriCorp also holds a portfolio of corporate bonds purchased for $2,000,000 on 1 January 20X4. The business model is to hold the bonds to collect contractual cash flows (principal and interest). At 31 December 20X4, the 12-month expected credit loss (ECL) is $50,000, and the lifetime ECL is $200,000. There has been no significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition.

    Question: What amount should be recognized as a loss allowance for the corporate bonds at 31 December 20X4?

    Answer options:

    A.

    $200,000

    B.

    $50,000

    C.

    $250,000

    D.

    $0

    How to approach this question

    Determine the 'Stage' of the impairment model. No significant increase in credit risk means Stage 1, which requires a 12-month ECL.

    Full Answer

    B.$50,000✓ Correct
    Under the IFRS 9 expected credit loss (ECL) model, if the credit risk on a financial instrument has not increased significantly since initial recognition (Stage 1), the entity must measure the loss allowance at an amount equal to 12-month ECLs ($50,000). Lifetime ECLs ($200,000) are only recognized if there is a significant increase in credit risk (Stage 2 or 3).

    Common mistakes

    Recognizing the lifetime ECL immediately out of prudence.
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