english - About Heraeus
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16<br />
aCCoUntinG poliCies<br />
Cash and cash equivalents and securities<br />
Cash and cash equivalents and securities consist of cash on hand, bank balances, and<br />
time deposits.<br />
The item “Securities” includes primarily short-term financial assets that can be converted<br />
into cash at any time. These are available-for-sale financial assets and financial assets at<br />
fair value through profit and loss.<br />
Cash and cash equivalents are reported at their nominal value. Foreign currency balances<br />
are converted using the exchange rate on the reporting date.<br />
Trade receivables<br />
Trade receivables are stated at fair value of the consideration provided. Necessary allowances<br />
are recognized for individual risks. These are recorded in the income statement with<br />
an effect on net income.<br />
Trade receivables are normally due within one year so that discounting is not applied.<br />
Examples of objective evidence that a receivable could be impaired:<br />
evidence of significant financial difficulties on the part of the client or a group of clients,<br />
which indicates a measurable decrease in estimated cash flow, or<br />
non-compliance with payment objectives or non-payment of interest or capital sums.<br />
If it subsequently becomes clear that the reasons for the impairment no longer exist,<br />
a write-up will be recorded with an effect on net income up to the level of the original<br />
acquisition costs.<br />
Miscellaneous receivables and other assets<br />
The miscellaneous receivables and other assets are stated at amortized cost. Appropriate<br />
allowances are formed for discernible individual risks.