CIMA F1 Syllabus B. Financial Statements - Chapter 6: Measurement bases - Notes 8 / 10
Chapter 6: Measurement bases
Historic Cost
Asset
Historical cost, including transaction costs less any accumulated depreciation.
Liability
Historical consideration as yet owing in respect of goods and services received (net of transaction costs)
Value in use
Asset
Present value of future cash flows from the continuing use of the asset and from its disposal, net of transaction costs on disposal.
Liability
Present value of future cash flows that will arise in fulfilling the liability, including future transaction costs.
Current Cost
Asset
Consideration that would be given to acquire an equivalent asset plus transaction costs. It reflects the current age and condition of the asset.
Liability
Consideration that would be received to incur an equivalent liability minus transaction costs
Fair Value
The price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants