Top Ltd owns and occupies a large building which is used for warehousing, office and retailing purposes. The land and building were purchased in June 2015. The building was initially recognised at cost of $3 000 000, and depreciated over a period of 25 years, assuming nil residual value. During 2022 the roof of the building was damaged by severe storms and hail stones. During June 2022 Top Ltd engaged Roof Specialists Pty Ltd to repair the roof and install solar panels. Roof Specialists Pty Ltds invoice identified the following cost:

	$
Remove and dispose of existing roof tiles	80 000
Repairs to guttering and drainpipes	50 000
Roof tiles	300 000
Solar panels	600 000
Electrician - installation of solar panels	100 000
Roof spraying (to protect the roof form sun damage) includes 5-year warranty	10 000
	1 140 000

Top Ltds chief accountant is on holidays on Kangaroo Island and is unable to be contacted. The graduate accountant has been left in charge but is unsure about how to record the invoice. The graduate accountant seeks your advice and asks the following questions.

REQUIRED

All questions should be answered from the perspective of Top Ltd.

1) What is the main accounting policy issue(s) that must be resolved in relation the transaction described in the case? (approximately 15 40 words)

Question: Identify one principle that is relevant to the accounting policy issue that you identified in part (1) by providing a reference for that principle (e.g., AASB XXX, para. zz; or Conceptual Framework, Chapter X, para. x.xx) AND explain why you chose that principle.

(approximately 15 40 words)