Overview
The Basis of Preparation
The entity is an Australian Government controlled entity. It is a not-for-profit entity.
The financial statements are general purpose financial statements and are required by section 42 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with:
- Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial Reporting Rule 2015 (FRR); and
- Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) that apply for the reporting period.
The financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and in accordance with the historical cost convention, except for certain assets and liabilities at fair value. Except where stated, no allowance is made for the effect of changing prices on the results or the financial position. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars.
New Australian Accounting Standards
The entity adopted all new, revised and amending standards and interpretations that were issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) prior to the sign-off date and
are applicable to the current reporting period.
STANDARD/ INTERPRETATION | Nature of change in accounting policy and adjustment to financial statements |
|---|---|
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers / AASB 2016-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Australian Implementation Guidance for Not-for-Profit Entities and AASB 1058 Income of Not-For-Profit Entities | AASB 15, AASB 2016-8 and AASB 1058 became effective 1 July 2019. AASB 15 establishes a comprehensive framework for determining whether, how much and when revenue is recognised. It replaces existing revenue recognition guidance, including AASB 118 Revenue, AASB 111 Construction Contracts and Interpretation 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes. The core principle of AASB 15 is that an entity recognises revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. AASB 1058 is relevant in circumstances where AASB 15 does not apply. AASB 1058 replaces most of the not-for-profit (NFP) provisions of AASB 1004 Contributions and applies to transactions where the consideration to acquire an asset is significantly less than fair value principally to enable the entity to further its objectives, and where volunteer services are received. The details of the changes in accounting policies, transitional provisions and adjustments are disclosed below and in the relevant notes to the financial statements. |
AASB 16 Leases | AASB 16 became effective on 1 July 2019. This new standard has replaced AASB 117 Leases, Interpretation 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease, Interpretation 115 Operating Leases—Incentives and Interpretation 127 Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease. AASB 16 provides a single lessee accounting model, requiring the recognition of assets and liabilities for all leases, together with options to exclude leases where the lease term is 12 months or less, or where the underlying asset is of low value. AASB 16 substantially carries forward the lessor accounting in AASB 117, with the distinction between operating leases and finance leases being retained. The details of the changes in accounting policies, transitional provisions and adjustments are disclosed below and in the relevant notes to the financial statements. |
Application of AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers / AASB 1058 Income of Not-For-Profit Entities
The Entity adopted AASB 15 and AASB 1058 using the modified retrospective approach, under which the cumulative effect of initial application is recognised in retained earnings at 1 July 2019. Accordingly, the comparative information presented for 2019 is not restated, that is, it is presented as previously reported under the various applicable AASBs and related interpretations.
Under the new income recognition model the Entity shall first determine whether an enforceable agreement exists and whether the promises to transfer goods or services to the customer are ‘sufficiently specific’. If an enforceable agreement exists and the promises are ‘sufficiently specific’ (to a transaction or part of a transaction), the Entity applies the general AASB 15 principles to determine the appropriate revenue recognition. If these criteria are not met, the Entity shall consider whether AASB 1058 applies.
In relation to AASB 15, the Entity elected to apply the new standard to all new and uncompleted contracts from the date of initial application. The Entity is required to aggregate the effect of all of the contract modifications that occur before the date of initial application.
In terms of AASB 1058, the Entity is required to recognise volunteer services at fair value if those services would have been purchased if not provided voluntarily, and the fair value of those services can be measured reliably.
The adoption of AASB 15 and AASB 1058 has resulted in no adjustments to the statement of comprehensive income or statement of financial position in the current or prior financial reporting periods.
Application of AASB 16 Leases
The Entity adopted AASB 16 using the modified retrospective approach, under which the cumulative effect of initial application is recognised in retained earnings at 1 July 2019. Accordingly, the comparative information presented for 2019 is not restated, that is,
it is presented as previously reported under AASB 117 and related interpretations.
As a lessee, the Entity previously classified leases as operating or finance leases based on its assessment of whether the lease transferred substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership. Under AASB 16, the Entity recognises right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for most leases. However, the Entity has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for some leases of low value assets based on the value of the underlying asset when new or for short-term leases with a lease term of 12 months or less.
On adoption of AASB 16, the Entity recognised right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in relation to leases of office space, which had previously been classified as operating leases.
The lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the Entity’s incremental borrowing rate as at 1 July 2019. The Entity’s incremental borrowing rate is the rate at which a similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent creditor under comparable terms and conditions. The weighted-average rate applied was 1.02%.
The right-of-use assets were measured as follows:
- Office space: measured at an amount equal to the lease liability, adjusted by the amount of any prepaid or accrued lease payments.
Impact on transition
On transition to AASB 16, the Entity recognised additional right-of-use assets and additional lease liabilities. The impact on transition is summarised below:
Departmental | 1 July 2019 |
|---|---|
Right-of-use assets - property, plant and equipment | 102,088 |
Lease liabilities | 102,088 |
Retained earnings | 0 |
Taxation
IPFA is exempt from all forms of taxation except Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Events After the Reporting Period
There are no known events occuring after the reporting period that could impact the financial statements.
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