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The assets’ residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. If
expectations for the assets’ residual values and useful lives differ from previous estimates or the patterns of consumption of the assets’ future
economic benefits embodied in the assets have changed significantly, any change is accounted for as a change in estimate under IAS 8,
‘Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors’, from the date of the change. The estimated useful lives of property, plant
and equipment are as follows:
Item
Year
Buildings and accessory equipment
1~60
Machinery and computer equipment
1~20
Transportation equipment
1~10
Other equipment
3~10
(13)
Investment property
The properties held by the Bank and its subsidiaries, with an intention to obtain long-term rental profit or capital increase or both and not
being used by any other enterprises of the consolidated entities, are classified as investment property. Investment property includes the office
building and land leased out in a form of operating lease.
Part of the property may be held by the Bank and its subsidiaries and the remaining will be used to generate rental income or capital
appreciation. If the property held by the Bank and its subsidiaries can be sold individually, then the accounting treatment should be made
respectively.
When the future economic benefit related to the investment property is highly likely to flow into the Bank and its subsidiaries and the costs
can be reliably measured, the investment property shall be recognised as assets. When the future economic benefit generated from subsequent
costs is highly likely to flow into the entity and the costs can be reliably measured, the subsequent expenses of the assets shall be capitalized.
All maintenance cost are recognised as incurred in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
An investment property is stated initially at its cost and measured subsequently using the cost model. The depreciation method, remaining
useful life and residual value should apply the same rules as applicable for property and equipment.
(14)
Foreclosed properties
Foreclosed properties are stated at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less selling cost on the financial reporting date.
(15)
Impairment of non-financial assets
The Bank and its subsidiaries assess at each balance sheet date the recoverable amounts of those assets where there is an indication that they
are impaired. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less cost to sell or value in use. When the circumstances or reasons for recognizing
impairment loss for an asset in prior years no longer exist or diminish, the impairment loss shall be reversed. The increased carrying amount
due to reversal should not be more than what the depreciated or amortized historical cost would have been if the impairment had not been
recognised.
(16)
Provisions for liabilities, contingent liabilities and contingent assets
When all the following criteria are met, the Bank and its subsidiaries shall recognize a provision:
A.
A present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event;
B.
It is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; and
C.
The amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated.
If there are several similar obligations, the outflow of economic benefit as a result of settlement is determined based on the overall obligation.
Provisions for liabilities should be recognised when the outflow of economic benefits is probable in order to settle the obligation as a whole
even if the outflow of economic benefits from any one of the obligation is remote.
Provisions are measured by the present value of expense which is required for settling the anticipated obligation. The pre-tax discount rate is
used with timely adjustment that reflects the current market assessments on the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation.
Contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past event, whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-
occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Bank and its subsidiaries. Or it could be a present
obligation as a result of past event but the payment is not probable or the amount cannot be measured reliably. The Bank and its subsidiaries
did not recognize any contingent liabilities but made appropriate disclosure in compliance with relevant regulations.
Contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from past event, whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence
of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Bank and its subsidiaries. The Bank and its subsidiaries did not
recognize any contingent assets and made appropriate disclosure in compliance with relevant regulations when the economic inflow is
probable.
(17)
Financial guarantee contracts
A financial guarantee contract is a contract that requires the Bank and its subsidiaries to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for
a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payment when due in accordance with the original or modified terms of a debt
instrument.
The Bank and its subsidiaries initially recognize financial guarantee contracts at fair value on the date of issuance. The Bank and its subsidiaries
charge a service fee when the contract is signed and therefore the service fee income charged is the fair value at the date that the financial
guarantee contract is signed. Service fee received in advance is recognised in deferred accounts and amortized through straight-line method
during the contract term.