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Note 3 Assets and liabilities administered on behalf of the Government

This section analyses assets used to conduct operations and the operating liabilities incurred as a result AFMA does not control but administers on behalf of the Government. Unless otherwise noted, the accounting policies adopted are consistent with those applied for departmental reporting.

Note 3.1 Financial Assets

2020

2019

$'000

$'000

Note 3.1A: Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash on hand or on deposit

0

0

Total cash and cash equivalents

0

0

Note 3.1B: Trade and Other Receivables

Fees and charges

Fees and charges receivable - external parties

282

314

Total fees and charges receivable

282

314

Other receivables

Accrued Revenue

2

371

GST receivable from Australian Taxation Office

1

38

Total other receivables

3

409

Total trade and other receivables (gross)

285

723

Less impairment allowance

Fees and charges

(251)

(290)

Total impairment allowance account

(251)

(290)

Total trade and other receivables (net)

34

433

Receivables are expected to be recovered within 12 months.

Receivables were aged as follows

Not overdue

3

400

Overdue by:

61 to 90 days

0

2

More than 90 days

282

321

Total receivables (gross)

285

723

Impairment allowance aged as follows

Overdue by:

More than 90 days

-251

-290

Total impairment allowance

-251

-290

Credit terms for goods and services were within 30 days (2019: 30 days).

Reconciliation of the Impairment Allowance

2020

2019

Fees and charges

Fees and charges

$'000

$'000

Opening balance

-290

-275

Amounts written off

44

209

Movement recognised in net surplus

-5

-224

Closing balance

-251

-290

Note 3.2A: Suppliers

Trade creditors and accruals

2

410

GST payable

1

1

Total suppliers

3

411

Suppliers expected to be settled

No more than 12 months

3

411

Total suppliers

3

411