Appendix C – Glossary & Acronyms

Subject to key terms defined in this appendix, all other key terms have the same definition as specified in the AASB Glossary of defined terms .

Glossary

Term

Definition

Liability

a present obligation of the entity arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow from the entity of resources embodying economic benefits (paragraph 10 of AASB 137 ).

Property, plant
and equipment

tangible items that:

  1. are held for use in the production or supply of goods or services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes, and
  2. are expected to be used during more than one period (paragraph 6 of AASB 116) .

Provision

a liability of uncertain timing or amount (paragraph 10 of AASB 137 ).

Acronyms 

Acronym

Full title or term

AASB

Australian Accounting Standards Board

ARR

Asset revaluation reserve

CBMS

Central Budget Management System

FRR

Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial Reporting) Rule 2015 

FV

Fair value

OCI

Other comprehensive income

PPE

Property, plant and equipment

PV

Present value

RMG

Resource management guide

TVOM

Time value of money


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