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DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ...

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Amortisation applies in relation to intangible non-current assets with limited useful lives and is calculatedand accounted for in a similar manner to depreciation.The estimated useful lives for each class of asset are in accordance with the Treasurer’s Directions and aredetermined as follows:BuildingsRemote HousingPlant and Equipment (refer below)Computer HardwareFurniture & Fittings, Security SystemsCatering Equipment, Temperature Control SystemsLeased Plant and EquipmentHeritage and Cultural AssetsIntangibles50 Years25 Years4 to 15 Years4 Years5 Years9 Years10 Years15 Years3 Years100 Years3 to 6 YearsAssets are depreciated or amortised from the date of acquisition or from the time an asset is completed andheld ready for use.l) Interest Expensein which they are incurred.m) Cash and DepositsFor the purposes of the Balance Sheet and the Cash Flow Statement, cash includes cash on hand, cashat bank and cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are highly liquid short-term investments that are readilyn) InventoriesInventories include assets held either for sale (general inventories) or for distribution at no or nominalconsideration in the ordinary course of business operations.General inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, while those held for distributionare carried at the lower of cost and current replacement cost. Cost of inventories includes all costs associatedwith bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. When inventories are acquired at no ornominal consideration, the cost will be the current replacement cost at date of acquisition.Inventory held for distribution are regularly assessed for obsolescence and loss.Department <strong>Health</strong> and Families 183

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