1) Understanding MFRS 116 for PPE

Aug 1, 2024

MFRS 116: Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE)

Overview

  • MFRS 116 equivalent to IAS 16 at the international level.
  • The presentation divided into parts A to E.
  • Comprehensive step-by-step lecture with illustrative examples on accounting for PPE.

Lesson Outcomes

  • Define property, plant, and equipment (PPE).
  • Explain recognition criteria.
  • Determine initial cost (covered in following video).
  • Journal entries for initial cost.
  • Presentation of financial statements.
  • Explain accounting entries for subsequent cost.
  • Presentation and disclosure in financial statements.
  • Accounting treatment for subsequent measurement (cost model and revaluation model).
  • Depreciation and accounting treatment for depreciation.
  • Derecognition of PPE.
  • Disclosure requirements of MFRS 116 on PPE.
  • Prepare disclosure notes showing movement of PPE after an accounting period.

Examples of PPE

  • Machinery
  • Aeroplanes
  • Buildings
  • Heavy equipment (construction)
  • Delivery trucks
  • Land
  • Office furniture and fixtures
  • Office equipment

Objective of Financial Reporting

  • Provide useful information to existing and potential investors and other creditors.
  • Help in decision-making about providing resources to the entity.

Importance of Information about PPE to Investors

  • Investors decide on buying shares based on PPE's ability to generate income or future economic benefits.
  • Assess potential returns and the entity's use of PPE to generate more income.
  • Evaluate the amount, timing, and uncertainty of future cash inflows.

Scope of MFRS 116

  • Not included within the scope:
    • Non-current assets held for sale (MFRS 5)
    • Investment property
    • Biological assets (MFRS 141)
    • Exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources
    • Mineral rights and reserves

Definition of an Asset (Conceptual Framework)

  • Present economic resource controlled by the entity as a result of past events.
  • Resources under control used to produce economic benefits.
  • Criteria for determining the existence of an asset:
    • Control
    • Right to economic resources
    • Result of past events
    • Potential to produce economic benefits

Example 1: Terra Cruz's Ferry

  • Ferry purchased on 1st January 2017 for 1000 cash.
  • Expected to operate for 20 years.
  • Asset Classification:
    • Present Economic Resource: Ferry is controlled by the entity.
    • Past Event: Purchase on 1st January 2017.
    • Right to Use: Right to use ferry for generating future cash inflows.

Classification of PPE

  • Definition of PPE (MFRS 116): Tangible items held for:
    • Use in production or supply of goods/services
    • Rental to others
    • Administrative purposes
    • Expected to be used for more than one period
    • Examples: Mutiara Cruise's ferry, machinery for furniture production

Recognition of PPE

  • Recognition Criteria (MFRS 116):
    • Probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity.
    • Cost can be measured reliably.

Example: Recognition of New Trailer

  • FG Berhad (Auto Dealer):
    • New trailer used to deliver imported cars.
    • Generates income indirectly by enabling car sales.
    • Recognition Criteria:
      • Future economic benefits probable.
      • Cost of trailer can be reliably measured.

Summary and Conclusion

  • Reviewed the definitions, recognition criteria, and examples of PPE.
  • Recognition involves including PPE in the statement of financial position if criteria are met.

References

  • Acknowledged resources and further reading materials.

Next Steps

  • Proceed to Part B in the next session for further details.

Thank you for watching. Bye and Assalamualaikum.