NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 2.6 Joint arrangements (continued) The Group has interests in joint venture, which are accounted for in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting after initially being recognised as cost. Equity accounting involves recognising the Group’s share of the post-acquisition profit or loss and other comprehensive income within consolidated profit or loss and other comprehensive income respectively. The cumulative post-acquisition movements are adjusted against the cost of investment and include goodwill on acquisition (net of accumulated impairment loss). Dividends received or receivable from a joint venture are recognised as a reduction in the carrying amount of the investment. When the Group’s share of losses in a joint venture equals or exceeds its interest in the joint venture, including any long term interests that, in substance, form part of the Group’s net investment in the joint venture, the Group does not recognise further losses unless it has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the joint venture. The Group recognises the portions of gains or losses on the sale of assets by the Group to the joint venture that is attributable to other venturers. The Group does not recognise its share of profits or losses from the joint venture that result from the purchase of assets by the Group from the joint venture until it resells the assets to an independent party. However, a loss on the transaction is recognised immediately if the loss provides evidence of a reduction in the net realisable value of assets or an impairment loss. The Group determines at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in joint ventures is impaired. Where an indication of impairment exists, the carrying amount of the investment is assessed and written down immediately to its recoverable amount. See accounting policy 2.13 on impairment of non-financial assets. Unrealised gains on transactions between the Group and its joint ventures are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the joint ventures. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of impairment of the asset transferred. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of joint ventures to ensure consistency of accounting policies with those of the Group. On disposal, the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the joint venture disposed is included in the profit or loss. In the Company’s separate financial statements, investment in joint ventures is stated at cost less accumulated impairment loss. 2.7 Property, plant and equipment (a) Measurement basis Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. The cost of property, plant and equipment initially recognised includes purchase price, import duties, non-refundable purchase taxes and any expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the assets. Cost also includes borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset. See accounting policy 2.24 on borrowing costs. Items such as spare parts are recognised when they meet the definition of property, plant and equipment. Otherwise, such items are classified as inventory. Dismantlement, removal or restoration costs are included as part of the cost of property, plant and equipment if the obligation for dismantlement, removal or restoration is incurred as a consequence of acquiring or using the asset. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the asset will flow to the Group and the Company and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. All other repair and maintenance costs are charged to the profit or loss during the financial year in which they are incurred. Annual Report 2022 Wah Seong Corporation Berhad 113
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