AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment for Risk Managers
What does AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment require of a Risk Manager?
The Australian adoption of IAS 16: when the cost of a tangible operating asset is recognised, what makes up its cost, the choice between the cost and revaluation models for each class, component depreciation and the review of useful lives, residual values and methods, derecognition and the gain or loss on disposal, and the disclosures by class, with the not-for-profit modifications for below-market acquisitions and class-based revaluation accounting. Under AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment, which defines 17 controls, a Risk Manager's work is deciding which controls you own outright, which you share and which belong to another team, then holding the evidence for the first group.
Which AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment controls land on the Risk Manager
Risk Managers identify, assess, and prioritise organisational risks. They build risk registers, conduct risk assessments, define risk appetite, and ensure that compliance frameworks address the most material threats to the organisation.
AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment defines 17 controls across 6 domains that directly affect the Risk Manager role. Understanding which controls fall within your ownership, which are shared, and which are owned by other teams is the foundation of effective compliance management.
What a Risk Manager is accountable for under AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment
Conducting enterprise risk assessments and maintaining the risk register
Defining risk appetite and tolerance levels with executive leadership
Mapping compliance controls to identified risks for coverage analysis
Monitoring key risk indicators (KRIs) and escalating emerging threats
Integrating compliance, operational, and strategic risk management
Where Risk Managers lose time on AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment
These are the most common obstacles Risk Managers face when managing AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment compliance, and how to address them:
Challenge 1
Quantifying cyber risk in financial terms that resonate with executives
Challenge 2
Identifying gaps between compliance control coverage and actual risk exposure
Challenge 3
Integrating risk data from siloed tools and departments
Challenge 4
Keeping risk assessments current as the threat landscape evolves
Challenge 5
Prioritising remediation when resources are limited
A working order for a Risk Manager starting on AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment
1. Readiness Assessment
Take a 5-minute readiness assessment to identify your organisation's current gap profile against AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment. Get a prioritised action plan tailored to your specific situation.
2. Cross-Framework Mapping
Use our platform to map AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment controls against other frameworks you already comply with. Identify overlapping controls to reduce duplicate effort.
3. Build Your Toolkit
Equip yourself with AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment toolkits, self-assessments, and implementation guides from our store. Resources designed specifically for Risk Managers managing compliance programmes.
4. Continuous Monitoring
Establish ongoing compliance monitoring using our platform's gap analysis tools. Track your maturity over time and demonstrate progress to stakeholders.
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