11.7 Accounting for loan assets at amortised cost LO12, 13, 14

Last Ltd is a manufacturing company that makes loans to other parties from time to time. The loan assets are classified by Last Ltd as subsequently measured at amortised cost. Last Ltd does not apply the simplified approach to impairment of loans receivable. In accounting for impairment losses, Last Ltd classifies all loans as remaining at Stage 1 from inception to maturity. On 1 July 2019, Last Ltd made the following loans.

1. A 3-year loan of $1 million to Grate Ltd at an interest rate of 15% p.a. due annually in arrears on 30 June each year. Grate Ltd incurred transaction costs of $97 749 in respect of this loan to arrange charges for security. Last Ltd estimates 12 months expected credit loss as $20 000.

2. A 3-year loan of $1 million to American Ltd at an interest rate of 10% p.a. with interest due only on settlement at 30 June 2022. Last Ltd estimates 12 months expected credit loss as $10 000.