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Additions
The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised
as an asset only when it is probable that future economic benefits or
service potential associated with the item will flow to the Commission
and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Disposals
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds
with the carrying amount of the asset. Gains and losses on disposals are
included in the statement of financial performance.
When revalued assets are sold, the amounts included in revaluation
reserves in respect of those assets are transferred to general
Subsequent costs
Costs incurred subsequent to initial acquisition are capitalised only
when it is probable that future economic benefits or service potential
associated with the item will flow to the Law Commission and the cost
of the item can be measured reliably.
The costs of day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are
recognised in the statement of financial performance as they are incurred.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis on all property,
plant and equipment other than land, at rates that will write off the cost
(or valuation) of the assets to their estimated values over their useful
lives. The useful lives and associated depreciation rates of major classes
of assets have been estimated as follows:
Computer equipment
3 years
(33.33%)
Office equipment
5 years
(20%)
Furniture and fittings
10 years
(10%
Library collection
5 years
(20%)
The residual value and useful life of an asset is reviewed, and adjusted
if applicable, at each financial year-end.
Intangible assets
Software acquisition
Acquired computer software licenses are capitalised on the basis of the
costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software.
Staff training costs are recognised as an expense when incurre