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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Mewah Group

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MEWAH INTERNATIONAL INC.NOTES TOTHE <strong>FINANCIAL</strong> <strong>STATEMENTS</strong>For the financial year ended 31 December 20122. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)2.9 Financial assets (continued)(a) Classification (continued)(iv) Available-for-sale financial assetsAvailable-for-sale financial assets, are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any ofthe other categories. They are presented as non-current assets unless the investment matures or management intends todispose of the assets within 12 months after the statement of financial position date.(b) Recognition and derecognitionRegular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on trade date - the date on which the <strong>Group</strong> commits topurchase or sell the asset.Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or havebeen transferred and the <strong>Group</strong> has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. On disposal of a financialasset, the difference between the carrying amount and the sale proceeds is recognised in profit or loss. Any amount in othercomprehensive income relating to that asset is reclassified to profit or loss.(c) Initial measurementFinancial assets are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs except for financial assets at fair value throughprofit or loss, which are recognised at fair value. Transaction costs for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss arerecognised immediately as expenses.(d) Subsequent measurementAvailable-for-sale financial assets and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently carried at fair value.Loans and receivables and held-to-maturity financial assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effectiveinterest method.Changes in the fair values of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss including the effects of currency translation,interest and dividends, are recognised in profit or loss when the changes arise.Interest and dividend income on available-for-sale financial assets are recognised separately in profit or loss. Changes inthe fair values of available-for-sale debt securities (i.e. monetary items) denominated in foreign currencies are analysed intocurrency translation differences on the amortised cost of the securities and other changes; the currency translation differencesare recognised in profit or loss and the other changes are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in thefair value reserve. Changes in fair values of available-for-sale equity securities (i.e. non-monetary items) are recognised in othercomprehensive income and accumulated in the fair value reserve, together with the related currency translation differences.58

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