notes to the financial statements - Investor Relations
notes to the financial statements - Investor Relations
notes to the financial statements - Investor Relations
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011<br />
3 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)<br />
3.13 Revenue recognition<br />
Provision of logistics services<br />
Annual Report 2011<br />
Provided it is probable that <strong>the</strong> economic benefits will flow <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Group, and that <strong>the</strong> revenue and costs can be measured<br />
reliably, revenues from <strong>the</strong> provision of logistic services are recognised as follows:<br />
Freight forwarding<br />
Export revenue is recognised when <strong>the</strong> cargos are delivered <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> carriers and import revenue is recognised upon <strong>the</strong> arrival<br />
of cargos.<br />
Distribution services, repair and maintenance services and surface preparation services<br />
Revenues from distribution services, repair and maintenance services and surface preparation services are recognised as and<br />
when <strong>the</strong> services are rendered.<br />
Sale of goods<br />
Revenue from <strong>the</strong> sale of goods is measured at <strong>the</strong> fair value of <strong>the</strong> consideration received or receivable, net of returns and<br />
allowances, trade discounts and volume rebates. Revenue is recognised when <strong>the</strong> significant risks and rewards of ownership<br />
have been transferred <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> buyer, recovery of <strong>the</strong> consideration is probable, <strong>the</strong> associated costs and possible return of<br />
goods can be estimated reliably, and <strong>the</strong>re is no continuing management involvement with <strong>the</strong> goods.<br />
Revenue from <strong>the</strong> sale of certain commodities are initially recorded based on 100% of <strong>the</strong> provisional sales prices. Until final<br />
settlement occurs, adjustments <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> provisional sales price are made <strong>to</strong> take in<strong>to</strong> account metal price changes, based upon<br />
<strong>the</strong> month-end spot price and metal quantities upon receipt of <strong>the</strong> final assay and weight certificates, if different from <strong>the</strong><br />
initial certificates. The Company marks <strong>to</strong> market its provisional sales based on <strong>the</strong> forward price for <strong>the</strong> estimated month<br />
of settlement. In <strong>the</strong> balance sheet such mark <strong>to</strong> market adjustments are included within ‘accrued income’ or ‘accrued<br />
expenses’.<br />
Financial services income<br />
Commission and brokerage fee income<br />
Commission and brokerage fee income are recognised as earned on <strong>the</strong> date <strong>the</strong> contracts are entered in<strong>to</strong>.<br />
Interest income<br />
Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> principal amount outstanding and at <strong>the</strong> effective interest rate<br />
applicable.<br />
Warehouse rental income<br />
Warehouse rental income receivable under operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over <strong>the</strong> term of <strong>the</strong> lease.<br />
Lease incentives granted are recognised as an integral part of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal rental income <strong>to</strong> be received. Contingent rentals are<br />
recognised as income in <strong>the</strong> accounting period in which <strong>the</strong>y are earned.<br />
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