Annual Report 2019
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Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia
Notes to the 2019 consolidated financial statements
Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(n) Notes and coins in circulation
Notes and coins in circulation issued by the Bank are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position as a
liability at nominal value. Printing and production costs of notes and coins are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.
(0)
Numismatic coins
Numismatic coins are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of numismatic coins is based on
the first-in first-out principle, and includes expenses incurred in acquiring the numismatic coins and bringing them to their
existing location. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
During the sale the inflow amount is recognised as income in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for
the current year, and the amount of carrying value is recognised as expense in the consolidated statement of
comprehensive income for the current year.
(p)
Property and equipment
Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment. Such cost
includes the cost of replacing part of equipment when that cost is incurred if the recognition criteria are met. Likewise,
when a major repair is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of the property and equipment as a
replacement if the recognition criteria are satisfied.
Where significant parts of property and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the Group recognises such
parts as individual assets with specific useful lives and depreciates them accordingly.
All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.
An item of property and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal or when
no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset
(calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in
profit or loss when the asset is derecognised.
Depreciation
Depreciation of an asset begins when it is available for use. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the
following estimated useful lives:
Land and buildings
- Buildings
- Building technical systems
Networks, computer and other equipment
Vehicles
2018
2019
30-80 years
30-80 years
3-20 years
3-20 years
2-15 years
2-15 years
5 years
5 years
The residual value of an asset is the estimated amount that the Group would currently obtain from disposal of the asset
less the estimated costs of disposal, if the asset were already of the age and in the condition expected at the end of its
useful life. The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each
reporting period.
(q)
Non-current assets classified as held for sale
Non-current assets are classified in the consolidated statement of financial position as 'non-current assets held for sale'
if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction, within twelve months after the end of the
reporting period. Assets are reclassified when all of the following conditions are met: (a) the assets are available for
immediate sale in their present condition; (b) the Group's management approved and initiated an active programme to
locate a buyer; (c) the assets are actively marketed for sale at a reasonable price; (d) the sale is expected within one
year and (e) it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan to sell will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. Held for
sale non-current assets are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.
Non-current assets held for sale are not depreciated.
(r)
Intangible assets
Intangible assets include computer software and licenses. Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial
recognition at cost. The cost of intangible assets acquired in a business combination is fair value at the date of acquisition.
Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated
impairment losses. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over the useful economic lives of 1 to 10 years and
assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired.
Computer software maintenance costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.
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