22 Annual Report
Standards, amendments and interpretations issued that are not yet
effective and have not been adopted early and which are relevant to the
Law Commission include:
NZ IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (revised 2007)
replaces NZ IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (issued
2004) and is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1
January 2009.
The Law Commission intends to adopt this standard for the year ending
30 June 2010. The impact will be one of presentation.
Significant accounting policies
The following particular accounting policies which materially affect the
measurement of financial performance and financial position have been
applied:
Revenue
The Commission derives revenue from the provision of outputs to the
Crown, the sale of its publications to third parties, provision of specialist
services and income from investments.
Revenue from the Crown
Revenue is restricted in its use for the purpose of the Law Commission
meeting its objectives as specified in the statement of intent.
Such revenue is recognised when earned, is measured at the fair value
of consideration received and is reported in the financial period to which
it relates.
Interest
Interest income is recognised using the effective interest rate
Sale of publications
Sales of publications are recognised when the product is sold to the
customer.
Provision of services
Revenue derived through the provision of services to third parties
is recognised in proportion to the stage of completion at balance
sheet date.