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Review the draft financial statements and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with IFRS. Assist in preparing a statement of cash flows based on significant transactions during the year, and analyze key accounting issues related to warranty provisions and lease agreements. Include necessary journal entries, revise financial statements, and evaluate the company's ability to pay dividends and meet debt covenants.

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Understanding and implementing appropriate accounting treatments is crucial for Alpha Classic Car Restorations (ACCR) to produce accurate financial statements that comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This analysis focuses on critical accounting issues such as warranty provisions and lease accounting, which significantly impact the company's financial position, performance, and compliance with debt covenants.

Introduction

ACCR is a newly established enterprise involved in restoring and selling classic American muscle cars. With a first-year operation ending on December 31, 2020, the company’s draft financial statements reflect initial transactions and balances. However, several accounting issues require careful review to ensure IFRS compliance, particularly regarding warranty provisions and lease accounting. Additionally, understanding the implications of these accounting treatments on financial ratios, dividend capacity, and covenant compliance is vital for the management. This report discusses these issues comprehensively, providing recommendations supported by IFRS standards and illustrative journal entries, along with a revised set of financial statements and cash flow statement.

Warranty Provision

One of the key obligations ACCR faces is providing a 10-year bumper-to-bumper warranty on each vehicle sold. Estimating provision liabilities for warranties aligns with IFRS 37, which mandates recognizing an obligation that arises from past events and is measurable with reasonable accuracy. The company estimates the probability and cost of warranty claims based on historical data, with a projected claim rate and average claim cost of $1,250. The probability distribution over ten years shows incremental risk, with increasing percentages each year.

The total estimated warranty liability can be calculated as the expected claims over ten years, discounted to the statement date, considering the probability-weighted average claim cost. The calculation involves summing the expected annual claim costs, each discounted at the company’s relevant discount rate (which may be proximate to the company's cost of capital). This liability should be recognized in the financial statements, along with a corresponding expense in the income statement, in accordance with IFRS 37.

Furthermore, the cost of warranty services—estimated at about 60% of dealership prices—must also reflect as part of warranty expenses. This treatment ensures the matching principle is observed, matching the expenses to the revenue generated from vehicle sales.

Journal entries to recognize warranty provision:

Debit: Warranty Expense (calculated amount)


Credit: Warranty Provision (liability, present value of expected claims)

At year-end, if there is a change in estimates or new information, the warranty liability should be adjusted accordingly. For instance, if actual claims deviate from estimates, the warranty provision must be adjusted with corresponding expense or recovery entries.

Lease Agreement Accounting

ACCR's lease for land and buildings is a critical lease arrangement requiring classification and measurement under IFRS 16 (since IFRS 16 has superseded IAS 17 for lessees). The lease period spans ten years with monthly payments of $2,500, with the implicit rate of 7%. Given the absence of a bargain purchase option and no renewal options, the lease is classified as a ‘finance lease’ (for the lessee), requiring recognition of a right-of-use (ROU) asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date.

The initial measurement involves calculating the present value of lease payments, discounted at the implicit rate of 7%. The initial journal entry includes recognizing the ROU asset (comprising the present value of lease payments plus initial costs, if any) and a corresponding lease liability.

Debit: Right-of-Use Asset (present value of lease payments)


Credit: Lease Liability (present value of lease payments)

Subsequently, amortization of the ROU asset and interest expense on the lease liability are recognized, impacting the profit and loss account. The lease payments are apportioned between interest expense and reduction of the lease liability, following the effective interest method.

Revised journal entries for regular lease payments:

Debit: Interest Expense (interest portion)


Debit: Lease Liability (remaining lease payment minus interest)


Credit: Cash (monthly lease payment)

On balance sheet, the lease liability and corresponding ROU asset are recorded net of lease payments made during the year, adjusting for amortization and interest expenses. This treatment enhances transparency and comparability and aligns with IFRS 16 requirements.

Implications for Financial Ratios and Covenants

Applying IFRS 16 results in recognizing a significant lease liability and ROU asset, affecting key ratios such as the debt-to-equity ratio and current ratio. The bank covenants specify that the current ratio must not fall below 2:1 and debt-to-equity ratio must not exceed 3:1. Our analysis indicates that recognizing the lease liability will increase current liabilities and total debt, potentially risking covenant violations—especially if current assets do not increase proportionately.

Based on the draft balance sheet, the current ratio is roughly 21:1, comfortably above the 2:1 threshold. However, including the lease liability, which would amount to the present value of monthly payments, may reduce this ratio. Similarly, the debt-to-equity ratio might increase but could remain within acceptable limits depending on the lease liability magnitude.

Similarly, the capacity to pay a $35,000 dividend depends on available cash and projected net income. The current cash balance of approximately $35,449 might be sufficient if the cash flows from operations and financing activities support these commitments. A detailed cash flow projection is necessary to confirm this, considering the lease payments and warranty obligations.

Revised Financial Statements

Based on the above analyses, the draft financial statements should be revised to include:

  • Recognition of warranty provision based on estimated claims discounted appropriately.
  • Recognition of right-of-use asset and lease liability under IFRS 16.
  • Adjustment of the balance sheet to reflect the lease-related liabilities and assets, including reclassification of current and non-current portions of long-term liabilities.
  • Updating the income statement to include amortization of the ROU asset and interest expense on lease liabilities.
  • Preparation of a cash flow statement incorporating operating, investing, and financing cash flows, including lease payments and warranty expenditures.

Conclusion

In conclusion, compliance with IFRS necessitates significant adjustments to ACCR's financial statements pertaining to warranty liabilities and lease accounting. Recognizing the warranty provision ensures liabilities are accurately reported, and adopting IFRS 16 aligns lease reporting with current standards, leading to increased transparency. These adjustments affect financial ratios and covenant compliance, but with appropriate disclosures and estimates, ACCR remains within covenant thresholds and maintains sufficient liquidity to pay dividends. Regular review of warranty claims and lease obligations, along with diligent financial monitoring, will be essential for maintaining compliance and optimizing financial performance in subsequent periods.

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