IFRIC INTERPRETATION 1

7. IFRIC INTERPRETATION 1

7.1 This interpretation applies to changes in the measurement of any existing decommissioning, restoration, or similar liability that is both

(a) Recognized as part of the cost of an item of property, plant, and equipment in accordance with IAS 16; and (b) Recognized as a liability in accordance with IAS 37.

7.2 While the guidance in this Interpretation relating to the recognition of the liability in accor- dance with IAS 37 has been dealt with and explained in the relevant chapter of this book (Chapter 30), the guidance with respect to changes in the measurement of the cost of an item of property, plant, and equipment under IAS 16 is explained in this chapter.

7.3 According to the IFRIC 1 “consensus,” changes in the measurement of an existing decom- missioning, restoration, and similar liability that result from changes in the estimated timing or amount of the outflow of resources, or a change in the discount rate, shall be accounted differently

Chapter 11 / Property, Plant, and Equipment (IAS 16)

based on whether the related asset is measured under IAS 16 using the “cost model” or the “re- valuation model.”

(a) If the related asset is measured using the “cost model” (under IAS 16) then changes in the liability shall be added to, or deducted from, the cost of the related asset in the current pe- riod; the amount deducted from the cost of the asset shall not exceed its carrying amount and if the adjustment results in an addition to the cost of the related asset the entity shall consider whether there is an indication of “impairment” in accordance with IAS 36.

(b) If, on the other hand, the related asset is measured using the “revaluation model” (under IAS 16) then changes in the liability affect the “revaluation surplus” or “deficit” previously recognized on that asset, as set out below.

1] A decrease in the liability shall be credited directly to “revaluation surplus” in equity, except when it reverses a revaluation deficit that was previously recognized in profit or loss, in which case it shall be recognized in profit or loss;

2] An increase in the liability shall be recognized in profit or loss, except that it shall be debited to “revaluation surplus” in equity (to the extent of any credit balance existing in the “revaluation surplus” in respect of the asset). In the event that a decrease in li- ability exceeds the carrying amount that would have been recognized had the asset been carried under the “cost model,” the excess shall be recognized immediately in profit or loss.

Further, a change in the liability is an indication that the asset may have to be revalued in order to ensure that the carrying amount remains closer to fair value at the balance sheet date. Any such revaluation shall be taken in determining the amounts to be taken to profit or loss and equity. (If a revaluation is necessary, all assets of that class shall

be revalued together instead of piecemeal revaluations.) Lastly, as required by IAS 1, change in “revaluation surplus” resulting from a change

in the liability shall be separately disclosed in the “statement of changes in equity.”

7.4 The adjusted depreciated amount of the asset is depreciated over its useful life. Therefore, once the related asset has reached the end of its useful life, all later changes in liability shall be rec- ognized in profit or loss as they occur. (This applies whether the “cost model” or the “revaluation model” is used.)