BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Detailed explanation-1: -26 A gain or loss arising on initial recognition of a biological asset at fair value less costs to sell and from a change in fair value less costs to sell of a biological asset shall be included in profit or loss for the period in which it arises.

Detailed explanation-2: -Recognition of biological assets On initial recognition, the biological asset (including growing produce on a bearer plant) is required to be measured at its fair value less costs to sell, since it is presumed that the fair value can be measured reliably.

Detailed explanation-3: -A loss may arise on initial recognition of a biological asset, because costs to sell are deducted in determining fair value less costs to sell of a biological asset. A gain may arise on initial recognition of a biological asset, such as when a calf is born.

Detailed explanation-4: -The International Accounting Standard 41 (IAS 41) states that a biological asset is any living plant or animal owned by the business, and they are typically measured at fair value minus selling costs. For example, livestock such as goats, cows, sheep, pigs, and fish are all considered biological assets.

Detailed explanation-5: -In such a case, that biological asset shall be measured at its cost less any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Once the fair value of such a biological asset becomes reliably measurable, an entity shall measure it at its fair value less costs to sell.