β¨ Financial Statement Disclosure
30 AUGUST NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 2563
Electro Power Limited
Line Business
Statement Of Accounting Policies
Fixed assets are depreciated on the following basis:
i. Assets acquired since 31 December 1992:
| Rate | Method | |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | 2.5% | Straight Line |
| Buildings | 2.0% | Straight Line |
| Computers | 25% | Straight Line |
| Motor Vehicles | 25% | Diminishing Value |
| Mobile Plant | 15% | Straight Line |
| Furniture & Fittings | 15% | Straight Line |
| Plant & Equipment | 10% | Straight Line |
ii. Assets purchased from Palmerston North City Council:
Management have assessed the remaining useful lives of these assets and they have been depreciated accordingly.
Land and Capital work in progress are not depreciated.
Depreciation of distribution lines commences when the assets are physically complete and livened.
When depreciated assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any gains or losses on disposal are recognised in the Statement of Financial Performance.
(d) Investments
Investments are stated at cost.
(e) Inventories
Inventories are comprised principally of materials held for the self construction of network assets, and critical maintenance spares. They are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value after due consideration for excess and obsolete items. Cost is determined on a weighted average cost basis.
(f) Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at expected realisable value after adequate provision for doubtful debts. Bad debts are written off in the period they are identified.
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