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IAS 20 Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance

Recognise a grant when there is reasonable assurance that the entity will comply with its conditions and receive it. Recognise grant income systematically over periods in which the related costs are expensed. An asset-related grant may be presented as deferred income or deducted from the asset carrying amount, subject to the standard. Repayments and non-monetary grants require consideration of their particular rules.

Worked example

An entity receives a $10,000 grant towards an asset with a five-year useful life. Under deferred-income presentation and straight-line depreciation, it recognises $2,000 grant income per year, assuming all conditions are satisfied.

Common mistake

Recognising the full grant as income merely on receipt, without considering the related costs and conditions.

Where it appears in your exams

QualificationExamRelationshipPeriod
ACCA FR Direct September 2026–June 2027
ACCA SBR Direct September 2026–June 2027