FGV Annual Report 2013

Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad 203 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.) (m) Biological assets (Cont’d.) Livestock (i) Cattle Cattle are raised for grazing purposes, of which there is no management over the transformation of the biological assets. Purchased cattle are initially stated at cost. Cattle are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The cost of an item of cattle initially recognised includes its purchase price and any cost that is directly attributable to bringing the cattle to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Cost also includes borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or production of a qualifying asset. New-born cattle are stated at standard cost based on market value of cattle ageing below 3 months as at valuation date. Cattle are depreciated on a straight line basis to write off the cost over their estimated useful lives of 5 years. (ii) Canine Canine are bred and trained for security purposes. All direct costs for canine are accumulated until it matures. Subsequent to that, the costs that have been capitalised are amortised based on a straight line method over its expected useful productive life. The estimate maturity period for canine are 2 years old, having completed all required training and applying 8 years as the period of amortisation. Where an indication of impairment exists, the carrying amount of the biological asset is assessed and written down immediately to its recoverable amount. See significant accounting policies Note 3(o) on impairment of non-financial assets. Sugar cane Sugar cane comprises new planting development costs which are accounted for under the capital maintenance method. Under the capital maintenance method, new planting development costs incurred (e.g. land clearing, planting and upkeep of trees) up to their maturity is capitalised and not amortised and are shown as historical costs less accumulated impairment losses. However, the capitalised costs will be amortised to statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease period if the sugar cane are planted on leasehold land and the remaining lease period is shorter than the economic useful life of the sugar cane. Where an indication of impairment exists, the carrying amount of the biological asset is assessed and written down immediately to its recoverable amount. See significant accounting policies Note 3(o) on impairment of non-financial assets. (n) Inventories Inventories which consist of commodities based products and their related derivatives are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the weighted average and first-in first-out basis. The cost of raw materials comprises direct costs of purchase. The costs of finished goods and work-in-progress comprise costs of raw materials, direct labour, other direct costs and appropriate proportions of manufacturing overheads based on normal operating capacity. It excludes borrowing costs. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the costs of completion and selling expenses. (o) Impairment of non-financial assets Assets that have an indefinite useful life, for example goodwill or intangible asset not ready to use, are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment, or when events or circumstances occur indicating that impairment may exist. Property, plant and equipment and other non-current non-financial assets, including intangible assets with definite useful lives, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The impairment loss is charged to profit or loss. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units). Impaired assets, except goodwill, are reviewed for possible reversal of impairment at each reporting date.