POSCO | CIK:0000889132 | 3

  • Filed: 4/27/2018
  • Entity registrant name: POSCO (CIK: 0000889132)
  • Generator: Donnelley Financial Solutions
  • SEC filing page: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/889132/000119312518136684/0001193125-18-136684-index.htm
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  • ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForConstructionInProgressExplanatory

    Construction work in progress

    The gross amount due from customers for contract work is presented for all contracts in which costs incurred plus recognized profits (less recognized losses) exceed progress billings. If progress billings exceed costs incurred plus recognized profits (less recognized losses), then the gross amount due to customers for contract work is presented. Cost includes all expenditures related directly to specific projects and an allocation of fixed and variable overheads incurred in the Company’s contract activities based on normal operating capacity.

    The Company recognizes advances received regarding the amount received from the ordering organization before the commencement of the construction. Also, the Company recognized trade accounts and notes receivable with respect to the amount billed to the ordering organization.