Question Tag: Chief Operating Decision Maker

a. Agbero plc is a public company rendering services to the Lagos State Government, primarily in public transport. Listed on the Lagos Stock Exchange, Agbero plc identified three operating segments in its annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2018:

• Segment 1: Local bus operations
• Segment 2: Inter-city bus operations
• Segment 3: Road constructions

The company disclosed two reportable segments. Segments 1 and 2 were aggregated into a single reportable operating segment, based on similar business characteristics, and the nature of their products and services. In the local bus operations market, the Lagos State Transport Authority awards the contract and pays Agbero for its services. Contracts for local bus operations are awarded via a competitive tender process, and ticket prices are set and paid to the Lagos State Transport Authority. In the inter-city bus operation market, Agbero sets the ticket prices, and passengers pay Agbero directly for the service.

Required:

i. Advise Agbero plc on how the above accounting issues should be dealt with in its financial statements. (6 Marks)

ii. Although the company is satisfied with IFRS 8 – Operating Segment, it is unclear who to designate as the chief operating decision maker (CODM) under the standard. Define the chief operating decision maker in line with IFRS 8 – Operating Segment and identify who this should be in Agbero plc. (2 Marks)

b. Agbero Plc entered a contract with the Lagos State Government on April 1, 2016, to construct a new light railway line. The contract total revenue is N5 billion over a three-year period. The contract specifies that N1 billion will be paid at the start of the contract, but subsequent payments will be settled only upon completion of the project. Invoices have been sent as follows:

• Year ended March 31, 2017: N2.8 billion
• Year ended March 31, 2018: N1.2 billion
• Remaining balance to be invoiced on March 31, 2019

To date, Agbero Plc has only recognized the initial payment in the financial statements up to March 31, 2017, as no subsequent payments are due until March 31, 2019. The invoiced amounts reflect the work completed in each period.

Required:

Agbero Plc. wishes to know how to account for the revenue on the contract in the financial statements to date. Advise Agbero Plc. Market interest rates are currently at 6%. (7 Marks)