Emission Rights Trading Schemes
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What do emission rights permit an entity to do?

  • Emit pollutants above a specified level
  • Emit pollutants up to a specified level (correct)
  • Emit pollutants without any restrictions
  • Avoid emitting any pollutants
  • In cap and trade schemes, what can an entity do if it emits fewer pollutants than it has allowances for?

  • Pay a fine
  • Hold on to the excess allowances
  • Sell the excess allowances (correct)
  • Purchase additional allowances
  • Why was IFRIC 3, Emission Rights, withdrawn in June 2005?

  • To introduce stricter emission regulations
  • Because it was outdated
  • Because entities did not find it useful
  • Due to concerns over the consequences of the required accounting (correct)
  • Under IFRS, what do emission allowances represent?

    <p>Assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key purpose of issuing emission rights by the government?

    <p>To allow emissions up to a specified level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are emission allowances recognized in accounting?

    <p>As assets, often presented as part of inventory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are allowances received free of charge from the government recognised?

    <p>At fair value with a corresponding deferred income (liability)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the residual value of the allowances is less than their carrying value?

    <p>The entity recognises an impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are the allowances recognised in the income statement?

    <p>When they are delivered to the government in settlement of the liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What basis can be used for amortisation of government grants over the compliance period?

    <p>Units-of-production basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances is a provision recognised related to delivering allowances or paying fines?

    <p>If pollutants have been emitted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which model can an entity choose to measure subsequent emissions allowances under IAS 38?

    <p>Revaluation model</p> Signup and view all the answers

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