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2020 INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED AND SEPARATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
for the year ended 30 June 2020
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 2.4 Intangible assets
2.4.1 Goodwill
Goodwill arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries and represents the excess of the consideration transferred over the Group’s interest in net fair value of the net identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree and the fair value of the non-controlling interest in the acquiree. Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries is included in “intangible assets” and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill impairment reviews are undertaken annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment. The carrying value of goodwill is compared to the recoverable amount, which is the higher of the value in use and the fair value less costs of disposal. Any impairment is recognised immediately as an expense and is not subsequently reversed. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to each of the cash-generating-units (“CGUs”), or groups of CGUs, that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Each unit or group of units to which the goodwill is allocated represents the lowest level within the entity at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. Goodwill is monitored at the operating segment level.
2.4.2 Computer software and development costs
Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. Intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any impairment losses. Intangible assets in development are carried at cost.
Costs associated with maintaining computer software programs are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs that are directly attributable to the design and testing of identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Group are recognised as intangible assets when the following criteria are met:
• it is technically feasible to complete the software product so that it will be available for use
• management intends to complete the software product and use or sell it
• there is an ability to use or sell the software product
• it can be demonstrated how the software product will generate probable future economic benefits
• adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell the software product are
available
• the expenditure attributable to the software product during its development can be reliably measured
Directly attributable costs that are capitalised as part of the software product include the software development employee costs and an appropriate portion of relevant overheads. Other development expenditures that do not meet these criteria are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs previously recognised as expenses are not recognised as assets in a subsequent period.
The cost of a separately acquired intangible asset comprises its purchase price, including import duties and non-refundable purchase taxes, after deducting trade discounts and rebates; and any directly attributable cost of preparing the asset for its intended use. Recognition of costs in the carrying amount of an intangible asset ceases when the asset is in the condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
Computer software development costs recognised as assets are amortised using the straight-line method over their useful lives as follows:
Purchased software 3 years
Internally generated software 5–7 years
2.5 Property and equipment
Land and buildings mainly comprise branches and offices. All property and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or are recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the financial period in which they are incurred.
Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost to their residual values over their estimated useful lives as follows:
Motor vehicles
Furniture, fittings and other office equipment Computer and other equipment
Buildings
5 years 6.67–16 years 3–11.74 years 24–50 years
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