a) Zorzor LTD…

Required:

i) Discuss the impact of sustainability and climate-related risks and opportunities on preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS. (6 marks)

ii) Explain TWO actions taken by the IASB in relation to sustainability and climate-related disclosures. (4 marks)

b) Gbolor Foods LTD…

Required:

i) Identify and explain THREE governance issues. (3 marks)

ii) Explain TWO applications of the Ghana Corporate Governance Code (2020). (2 marks)

c) IAS 41: Agriculture

Required:

What is the initial measurement requirement for biological assets under IAS 41? (5 marks)

a)

i) Impact of sustainability and climate-related risks

  • Impairment of Assets (IAS 36)

  • Provisions (IAS 37)

  • Contingent Liabilities

  • Useful lives and residual values (IAS 16)

  • Going Concern

  • Disclosures (IFRS 7, IFRS 13, IAS 1)

ii) IASB Actions

  • Educational material on climate-related risks (2020)

  • Support for ISSB and issuance of IFRS S1 and S2

  • Agenda consultation focus

  • Integrated reporting collaboration

  • Improved coherence initiatives


b)

i) Governance Issues

  • Lack of board independence

  • Infrequent board meetings

  • Absence of board committees

  • Conflict of interest

ii) Ghana Corporate Governance Code Application

  • Board composition requirements

  • Board effectiveness and meetings

  • Committees requirement

  • Conflict disclosure rules


c) IAS 41 Initial Measurement

Biological assets are measured on initial recognition and at each reporting date at:

Fair value less costs to sell

Gains or losses from changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.

Exception:
If fair value cannot be measured reliably → measure at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment until fair value becomes reliably measurable.