AASB 137 - Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets - July 2004
Example 6 Legal Requirement to Fit SmokeExample 6 Legal Requirement to Fit Smoke Filters
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Example 6 Legal Requirement to Fit Smoke Filters
Under new legislation, an entity is required to fit smoke filters to its factories by 30 June 2000. The entity has not fitted the smoke filters.
(a) At 31 December 1999, the end of the reporting period
Present obligation as a result of a past obligating event – There is no obligation because there is no obligating event either for the costs of fitting smoke filters or for fines under the legislation.
Conclusion – No provision is recognised for the cost of fitting the smoke filters (see paragraphs 14 and 17-19).
(b) At 31 December 2000, the end of the reporting period
Present obligation as a result of a past obligating event – There is still no obligation for the costs of fitting smoke filters because no obligating event has occurred (the fitting of the filters). However, an obligation might arise to pay fines or penalties under the legislation because the obligating event has occurred (the non-compliant operation of the factory).
An outflow of resources embodying economic benefits in settlement – Assessment of probability of incurring fines and penalties by non-compliant operation depends on the details of the legislation and the stringency of the enforcement regime.
Conclusion – No provision is recognised for the costs of fitting smoke filters. However, a provision is recognised for the best estimate of any fines and penalties that are more likely than not to be imposed (see paragraphs 14 and 17-19).