FGV Annual Report 2013

Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad 201 3 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D.) The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. (Cont’d.) (k) Investment properties Investment properties are held for long-term rental yields or for capital appreciation or both, and are not occupied by the Group. Investment property is measured initially at its cost, including related transaction costs and borrowing costs if the investment property meets the definition of qualifying asset. After initial recognition, investment property is stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Freehold land is not depreciated as it has an infinite life. All investment properties are depreciated on a straight line basis to write off the cost of each asset to their residual values over their estimated useful lives as follows: Investment properties Estimated useful lives (years) Leasehold land 90 Buildings 30 to 50 Subsequent expenditure is capitalised to the asset’s carrying amount only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance costs are expensed when incurred. When part of an investment property is replaced, the carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. Investment property is derecognised either when it has been disposed of or when the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from its disposal. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing net disposal proceeds with the carrying amount and are included in “other operating income” in profit or loss. At each statement of financial position date, the Group assess whether there is any indication of impairment. If such an indication exists, an asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. See significant accounting policies Note 3(o) on impairment of non-financial assets. (l) Intangible assets Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of intangible assets acquired in a business combination is their fair values as at the date of acquisition. 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 either finite or indefinite. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised on a straight-line basis over the estimated economic useful lives and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. If such an indication exists, an asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. See significant accounting policies Note 3(o) on impairment of non-financial assets. The amortisation period and the amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at each statement of financial position date. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets under development are not amortised but tested for impairment annually or more frequently if the events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired either individually or at the cash-generating unit level. The useful life of an intangible asset with an indefinite life is also reviewed annually to determine whether the useful life assessment continues to be supportable. Intangible assets are amortised using the straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows: Brand 20 years Completed technology 9 years Lease agreement 18 years Customer relationships 9 years Trade name 5 years Software 3 - 5 years Amortisation on intangible assets under development commences when the assets are ready for their intended use.