KU2022
3 . Summary of Accounting Policies
Statement of compliance The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Simplified Disclosures , the Australian Charities and Not-forprofits Commission Act 2012 and the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 .
The entity previously prepared general purpose financial statements under Tier 2-Reduced Disclosure Requirements . There were no transition adjustments other than some limited disclosure changes on the adoption of Australian Accounting Standards – Simplified Disclosures .
Basis of preparation The financial report has been prepared on the basis of historical cost , except for the revaluation of certain financial instruments . Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets . All amounts are presented in Australian dollars . The following significant accounting policies have been adopted in the preparation and presentation of the financial report :
a ) Property , plant and equipment Land and buildings , leasehold improvements , furniture and office equipment , motor vehicles and computers are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment . Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the item . In the event that settlement of all or part of the purchase consideration is deferred , cost is determined by discounting the amounts payable in the future to their present value as at the date of acquisition .
Depreciation is provided on furniture and office equipment , motor vehicles and computers , including freehold and leasehold buildings but excluding land . Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis so as to write off the net cost of each asset over its expected useful life to its estimated residual value . The estimated useful lives , residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period .
The useful life of an asset is determined by Management in line with guidelines as specified in AASB 16 Property , Plant and Equipment . The below estimates of useful life per class of asset are provided as a guide only . The actual estimation and application of the useful life and salvage value of the asset is a reasonable judgement made by Management based on the experience of the entity with similar assets .
The following estimated useful lives are used as a guide in the calculation of depreciation :
• Buildings owned : 33-50 years
• Buildings fixtures and fittings : 5-14 years
• Leasehold improvements : lease term or 10 years
• Furniture and fittings : 5-10 years
• Computers and hardware : 3-5 years
• Motor vehicles : 8-10 years
The Company reviews its estimate of the useful lives of leasehold improvements at each reporting date , based on the period over which an asset is expected to be available for use by the Company . Land is carried at cost and is not depreciated .
b ) Employee benefits A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries , annual leave , long service leave and rostered days off when it is probable that settlement will be required , and they are capable of being measured reliably .
Liabilities recognised in respect of employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months are measured using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement .
Liabilities recognised in respect of employee benefits which are not expected to be settled within 12 months are measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the Company in respect of services provided by employees up to reporting date .
The Company pays contributions to certain defined contribution plans . Contributions are recognised in profit or loss in the periods during which services are rendered by employees .
c ) Goods and services tax ( GST ) Revenues , expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax ( GST ), except :
i ) where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority , it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense ; or
ii ) for receivables and payables which are recognised inclusive of GST .
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