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International Federation of Red Cross

and Red Crescent Societies, Geneva

Independent Auditors’ Report

Consolidated Financial Statements 2011

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Independent Auditor’s Report

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Geneva

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the International

Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (“the Federation”), which comprise the

consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2011, the consolidated

statements of comprehensive income, changes in reserves and cash flows for the year then

ended, and notes, comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other

explanatory information.

Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated

financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for

such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of

consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to

fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based

on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing.

Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements and plan and

perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the consolidated financial

statements are free of material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and

disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our

judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated

financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we

consider internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the

consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in

the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the

entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting

principles used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well

as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a

basis for our opinion.

ABCD International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Geneva

Independent Auditor’s Report

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the

consolidated financial position of the Federation as at 31 December 2011, and of its

consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in

accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

KPMG SA

Pierre Henri Pingeon Christine Fox

Auditor in Charge

Geneva, 4 April 2012

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES, GENEVA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 DECEMBER

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The notes on pages 5 to 36 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

2011 2010

ASSETS Note CHF 000s CHF 000s

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents 5 156,012 128,825

Short-term investments 6 60,000 160,000

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 7 92,182 97,733

Accounts receivable, net 8 97,651 106,632

Other receivables 9 4,080 4,287

Prepayments and accrued income 10 3,083 1,220

Inventories, net 11 3,700 1,811

Total Current Assets 416,708 500,508

Non-Current Assets

Accounts receivable, net 8 8,039 8,384

Property, net 12.1 1,798 3,330

Vehicles, net 12.2 26,612 24,323

Other equipment 12.3 2,228 1,363

Intangible assets, net 12.4 1,890 2,818

Retirement benefit asset 26 - 2,762

Total Non-Current Assets 40,567 42,980

Total ASSETS 457,275 543,488

LIABILITIES AND RESERVES

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable 13 11,597 22,551

Accrued expenses 14 10,879 13,518

Employee benefit liabilities 15 4,470 4,073

Provisions 16 19,274 21,226

Deferred income and prepaid contributions 17 43,514 44,483

Total Current Liabilities 89,734 105,851

Non-Current Liabilities

Retirement benefit obligation 26 1,760 -

Deferred income 17 6,798 3,408

Total Non-Current Liabilities 8,558 3,408

Total LIABILITIES 98,292 109,259

RESTRICTED RESERVES

Funds held for field operations 18 293,071 365,800

Total RESTRICTED RESERVES 293,071 365,800

UNRESTRICTED RESERVES

Designated Reserves 19

Self-insurance 1,317 1,175

Statutory meetings - 1,140

Actuarial valuations - 2,762

Specific projects - 829

Total Designated Reserves 1,317 5,906

Other Unrestricted Reserves

Retained surplus 64,595 62,523

Total UNRESTRICTED RESERVES 65,912 68,429

Total RESERVES 358,983 434,229

Total LIABILITIES and RESERVES 457,275 543,488


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER

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There were no discontinued operations and no other comprehensive income during the year.


Unrestricted Restricted Total Total

2011 2011 2011 2010

CONTINUING OPERATIONS Note CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s

CONTRIBUTIONS

Statutory contributions 38,004 - 38,004 36,102

Voluntary contributions, net 20 8,042 283,130 291,172 501,301

Contribution to other organisation reimbursed 21 - - - 7,036

Total CONTRIBUTIONS 46,046 283,130 329,176 544,439

SERVICES INCOME 22 3 30,348 30,351 48,462

OTHER INCOME 23 613 3,012 3,625 3,536

Total INCOME 46,662 316,490 363,152 596,437

OPERATING EXPENDITURE

Employee benefits 25 50,759 102,727 153,486 154,260

Relief supplies - 102,400 102,400 174,642

Transportation and storage 62 18,586 18,648 36,843

Equipment 775 8,221 8,996 9,725

Travel 2,933 9,206 12,139 13,543

Communications 1,032 4,072 5,104 5,502

Workshops & training 650 16,084 16,734 23,682

Information 1,692 6,703 8,395 8,802

Legal, professional and consultancy fees 3,034 12,640 15,674 16,329

Administration, office and general 4,785 10,390 15,175 16,258

Depreciation and amortisation 27 3,678 5,300 8,978 5,777

Voluntary contributions reimbursed to donors 18 - 24,601 24,601 5,153

Write offs and provisions for outstanding

pledges and national society receivables 394 ( 653) ( 259) ( 348)

Provision for unpaid statutory contributions 1,052 - 1,052 ( 158)

Provisions for operations 28 ( 6) ( 3,750) ( 3,756) 977

Contributions to national societies 28 91 50,059 50,150 31,745

Contributions to other organisations 740 641 1,381 3,855

Total OPERATING EXPENDITURE 71,671 367,227 438,898 506,587

OTHER EXPENDITURE

Programme and services support recovery 32 ( 19,876) 19,876 - -

Other indirect cost recovery, net 33 ( 2,701) 2,701 - -

Project deficit provision and write off 16 771 ( 937) ( 166) ( 1,273)

Total OTHER EXPENDITURE ( 21,806) 21,640 ( 166) ( 1,273)

RESULT BEFORE FINANCING ACTIVITIES ( 3,203) ( 72,377) ( 75,580) 91,123

FINANCE INCOME, NET

Finance income 29 3,478 ( 190) 3,288 1,521

Finance expense 29 ( 1,957) ( 997) ( 2,954) ( 6,876)

NET FINANCE INCOME/(EXPENSE) 1,521 ( 1,187) 334 ( 5,355)

RESULT AND TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE

(LOSS)/INCOME FOR THE YEAR ( 1,682) ( 73,564) ( 75,246) 85,768

Attributable to:

Restricted reserves - ( 73,564) ( 73,564) 84,555

Unrestricted reserves ( 1,682) - ( 1,682) 1,213

( 1,682) ( 73,564) ( 75,246) 85,768


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN RESERVES


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Restricted Total

Funds held for

field operations

Designated

reserves Other

CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s

2011

Balance at 1 January 365,800 5,906 62,523 434,229

Transfers to/from reserves

Decrease in field operations with

temporary deficit financing 1,062 - - 1,062

Decrease in donor-restricted contributions

for specific operations ( 74,626) - - ( 74,626)

Unrestricted deficit for the year - - ( 1,682) ( 1,682)

Result and total comprehensive loss for the

year ( 73,564) - ( 1,682) ( 75,246)

Used during the year 829 ( 6,033) 5,204 -

Allocations during the year 6 1,444 ( 1,450) -

Balance at 31 December 293,071 1,317 64,595 358,983

Restricted Total

Funds held for

field operations

Designated

reserves Other


2010


Transfers relating to prior years 261 - ( 261) -

Transfers to/from reserves

Increase in field operations with temporary

deficit financing ( 1,573) - - ( 1,573)

Increase in donor-restricted contributions

for specific operations 86,128 - - 86,128

Unrestricted surplus for the year - - 1,213 1,213

Result and total comprehensive income for

the year 84,555 - 1,213 85,768

Used during the year - ( 1,902) 1,902 -

Allocations during the year - 1,372 ( 1,372) -

Balance at 31 December 365,800 5,906 62,523 434,229

Unrestricted

Unrestricted


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS


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2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year ( 75,246) 85,768

Adjustment for:

Interest income ( 2,252) ( 6,580)

Depreciation and amortisation of property, plant, equipment and intangibles 7,373 5,777

Gain from disposals of property, plant and equipment, net ( 943) ( 462)

Impairment loss on intangible assets 162 273

Impairment loss on property 1,443 -

Contributed assets ( 596) ( 160)

Donated assets 1,805 14

Movement in fair value of financial assets through profit and loss 969 ( 236)

Movement in non-cash pension asset 4,522 1,774

Net movement in provisions ( 1,952) ( 59)

10,531 341

Operating (deficit)/surplus before changes in working capital ( 64,715) 86,109

Changes in working capital

Decrease in accounts receivable, net 9,326 20,204

(Increase)/decrease in prepayments and accrued income ( 2,042) 2,260

Decrease in other receivables 207 483

Increase in inventories ( 1,889) ( 510)

(Decrease)/increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses ( 13,593) 15,464

Increase in deferred income and prepaid contributions 2,421 1,825

Increase/(decrease) in short-term employee benefit liabilities 397 ( 2,116)

Net change in working capital ( 5,173) 37,609

CASH FLOWS (USED IN)/GENERATED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES ( 69,888) 123,719

CASH FLOWS (USED IN)/GENERATED FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Acquisition of property, plant, equipment and intangibles ( 12,664) ( 15,849)

Acquisition of global bond funds ( 1,362) ( 77,000)

Acquisition of global equity funds ( 7,056) -

Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment 2,726 1,982

Proceeds from disposal of global bond fund 13,000 -

Net decrease/(increase) in short-term investments 100,000 ( 50,000)

Bank interest received, net 900 1,026

NET CASH FLOWS GENERATED FROM/(USED IN)

INVESTING ACTIVITIES 95,544 ( 139,841)

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 25,656 ( 16,122)

CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 128,825 139,416

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held 1,531 5,531

CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR 156,012 128,825


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

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1 Activities

Founded in 1919, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a membership

organisation comprising 187 member Red Cross and Red Crescent societies governed by a Governing Board and with

management support provided by a Secretariat with more than 60 delegations strategically located to support activities

around the world. The Secretariat headquarters’ address is 17, Chemin des Crêts, Geneva, Switzerland.

In 1996, the IFRC concluded a Status Agreement with the government of Switzerland which recognised the IFRC's

international personality and reconfirmed its exemption from all Swiss taxes. The IFRC has been granted observer

status at the United Nations.

The IFRC’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity. Working

through its 187 member national societies, the IFRC acts before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to

meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. It does so with impartiality as to nationality, race, gender,

religious beliefs, class and political opinions.

The IFRC coordinates international support for large-scale disasters and health crises, strengthens the capacities and

leadership of its member national societies, and acts at the international level to raise resources and persuade decision

makers to act at all times in the interests of vulnerable people.

Guided by Strategy 2020 – a collective plan of action for the IFRC and its member national societies to tackle the major

humanitarian and development challenges of this decade – the IFRC is committed to ‘saving lives and changing minds’.

The General Assembly, composed of delegates from member national societies, is the supreme governing body of the

IFRC. The Governing Board, elected by and from among the members of the General Assembly, has authority to

govern the IFRC between meetings of the Assembly, including decision authority on certain financial matters. The

Finance Commission, comprising nine members and a chairman elected in a personal capacity by the General

Assembly, has as its key function to give its advice on all financial questions affecting the IFRC.

The IFRC acts under its own constitution with all rights and obligations of a corporate body with a legal personality.

The IFRC is solely responsible, to the exclusion of its member societies, for all its transactions and commitments.

The IFRC together with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Committee of the Red

Cross (ICRC) make up the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

These financial statements of the IFRC for the year ended 31 December 2011 are consolidated to include activities of

the Geneva Secretariat, all IFRC delegations, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at

the United Nations, Inc. (IFRC at the UN Inc.) and the Foundation for the International Federation of Red Cross and

Red Crescent Societies (the Foundation). The IFRC has interests in certain jointly controlled operations which are

proportionately consolidated for the purposes of these financial statements (see also note 2.3 (c)).

The consolidated financial statements presented do not include the results of the member national societies. Each of

these has its own status separate from that of the IFRC and the IFRC exercises no control over them.

2 Significant accounting policies

2.1 Statement of compliance

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with and comply with International Financial

Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and interpretations

issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) of the IASB and are presented in

accordance with the IFRC’s Financial Regulations.

Currently, IFRS do not contain specific guidance for non-profit organisations (NPO) and non-governmental

organisations (NGO) concerning the accounting treatment and the presentation of financial statements. Where IFRS is

silent or does not give guidance on how to treat transactions specific to the not-for-profit sector, accounting policies

have been based on the general principles of IFRS, as detailed in the IASB Framework for the Preparation and

Presentation of Financial Statements.




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2.2 Basis of preparation

(a) Basis of preparation

In accordance with the IFRC’s Financial Regulations adopted by the General Assembly, the consolidated financial

statements are presented in Swiss Francs, rounded to the nearest thousand.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for financial

assets which are stated at their fair value. Fair value is the amount for which an asset, liability or financial instrument

could be exchanged between knowledgeable and willing parties in an arm’s length transaction.

Preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the

reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the

consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results may,

ultimately, differ from those estimates, and the original estimates and assumptions will be modified, as appropriate, in

the year in which the circumstances change. Details of critical accounting estimates and judgements are provided in

note 4 to these consolidated financial statements.

(b) Reclassification of comparative figures

Reclassification of certain comparative figures has been made in the consolidated financial statements, in order to be

consistent with the current year presentation. In particular, the following changes have been made:

In 2010, current accounts receivable of CHF 106,632k were presented together with non-current accounts receivable

of CHF 8,384k. In these consolidated financial statements, current accounts receivable and non-current accounts

receivable are presented separately.

In 2010, prepaid expenses amounting to CHF 837k were presented together with other receivables. In these

consolidated financial statements, together with accrued income amounting to CHF 196k and other assets amounting

to CHF 8k, prepaid expenses are presented separately from other receivables.

In 2010, accrued expenses relating to staff on loan costs to be paid to national societies were included within

accounts payable to national societies. In these consolidated financial statements, these payables are included within

Accrued expenses.

In 2010, impairment losses of CHF 273k on intangible fixed assets were disclosed in the intangible fixed assets note

under disposal and write offs. In these consolidated financial statements, impairment losses are separately disclosed

in the intangible fixed assets note.

In 2010, vehicle rental, sales of vehicle spare parts and supplies and logistics services income amounting to

CHF 4,043k were presented as other income. In these consolidated financial statements, these incomes are included

within Services income.

In 2010, hosted programme membership fees amounting to CHF 1,404k were included within Voluntary

contributions income. In these consolidated financial statements, this income is included within Other income.

In 2010, programme services and support recovery (PSSR - see note 33) income invoiced on voluntary contributions

of goods in-kind was included within Voluntary contributions income. In these consolidated financial statements,

this income is included within Services income.

(c) Changes in accounting policies

In preparing these consolidated financial statements, the IFRC has applied new and revised IFRS and IAS that became

effective on 1 January 2011. Changes have been made in accordance with the new and revised standards, none of

which have had a material impact on these consolidated financial statements.

The following new and revised Standards and Interpretations have been issued, but are not yet effective. They have not

been applied early in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements. Their impact on the consolidated

financial statements of the IFRC has not yet been systematically analysed; however, a preliminary assessment has been

conducted by IFRC’s management, and the expected impact of each Standard and Interpretation is presented below.




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(i) Standards, Amendments and Interpretations to existing standards that are not yet effective:

Standard/Amendment/Interpretation Effective date

IFRC planned

application Anticipated impact

IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements 1 January 2013 Reporting year 2013 Not material

IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements 1 January 2013 Reporting year 2013 Not material

IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities 1 January 2013 Reporting year 2013 Not material

IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement 1 January 2013 Reporting year 2013 Not material

IAS 19 Employee Benefits (amended 2011) 1 January 2013 Reporting year 2013 See below

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and related

amendments to IFRS 7 regarding transition 1 January 2015 Reporting year 2015 Not material

If IAS 19 Employee Benefits (amended 2011) had been adopted with effect from 1 January 2011, based on actuarial

information available at 31 December 2011, the balance of unrestricted reserves at 31 December 2011 would have

decreased by CHF 47,919k.

(ii) Standards, Amendments, Interpretations to existing standards that are not yet effective and are not relevant to the

IFRC’s operations:

Standard/Amendment/Interpretation Effective date

Disclosures – Transfers of Financial Assets (Amendments to IFRS 7) 1 July 2011

Deferred Tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets (Amendments to IAS 12) 1 January 2012

Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income (Amendments to IAS 1) 1 July 2012

IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements (2011) 1 January 2013

IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (2011) 1 January 2013

IFRIC 20 Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine 1 January 2013

Disclosures—Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Amendments to IFRS 7) 1 January 2013

Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Amendments to IAS 32) 1 January 2014

2.3 Basis of consolidation

a) Wholly owned subsidiary

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at the United Nations, Inc. (IFRC at the UN Inc.)

is a wholly-owned subsidiary, over which the IFRC has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, so as

to obtain benefits from its activities. The IFRC at the UN Inc. was established to support the objectives of the IFRC, by

working to prevent and alleviate human suffering throughout the world, and to coordinate the humanitarian and disaster

relief efforts of the IFRC with efforts conducted by the United Nations. The assessment of whether the IFRC controls

the IFRC at the UN Inc. includes an examination of all facts and circumstances that affect potential voting rights, except

the intention of management and the financial ability to exercise any such rights.

The IFRC consolidates its interest in the IFRC at the UN Inc. by combining the financial statements of the IFRC and the

IFRC at the UN Inc. line-by-line adding together like items of assets, liabilities, equity, income and expenses. Inter-

entity transactions and balances are eliminated upon consolidation. The IFRC at the UN Inc’s accounting policies are

consistent with those adopted by the IFRC.

b) Special purpose entity

The Foundation for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (the Foundation) is a special

Foundation, over which the IFRC has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, so as to obtain benefits

from its activities. The Foundation was established to support the objectives of the IFRC, by providing the necessary

institutional framework for international revenue projects undertaken by, and to the benefit of, the IFRC and its member

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Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. The assessment of whether the IFRC controls the Foundation includes

an examination of all facts and circumstances that affect potential voting rights, except the intention of management and

the financial ability to exercise any such rights. Although the IFRC does not control directly, or indirectly, more than

half of the voting power of the Foundation, the IFRC exercises control by virtue of having a 100% interest in the net

assets of the Foundation.

In accordance with SIC 12 Consolidation Special Purpose Entities, and based on the facts stated above, the Foundation

is treated as a special purpose entity and is therefore consolidated into these financial statements on a line-by-line basis

adding together like items of assets, liabilities, equity, income and expenses. Inter-entity transactions and balances are

eliminated upon consolidation. The Foundation’s accounting policies are consistent with those adopted by the IFRC.

c) Joint ventures

The IFRC has interests in the following jointly controlled operations, whose activities are in accordance with the

IFRC’s principal activities, as outlined above: Global Road Safety Partnership; ProVention Consortium; Sphere

Programme; Steering Committee Human Response; Stop AIDS Alliance; and RBN Central Africa.

The IFRC accounts for its interests in these operations by proportionate consolidation combining its share of each joint

venture’s individual income and expenses, assets and liabilities and cash flows on a line-by-line basis with like items in

the IFRC consolidated financial statements. Inter-entity transactions and balances are eliminated upon consolidation.

Joint ventures’ accounting policies are consistent with those adopted by the IFRC.

2.4 Foreign currency transactions

The presentation and functional currency of the IFRC is the Swiss Franc, as statutory contributions and operating

expenditures are primarily denominated in, and influenced by, the Swiss Franc. The IFRC’s operations are not

concentrated in any one economic environment, but appeals are always launched in Swiss Francs, and expenditure is

budgeted and managed in Swiss Francs.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Swiss Francs using the month end

exchange rate. Foreign currency transactions are translated into Swiss Francs using rates which approximate the

prevailing rate at the date of the transactions. Exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of foreign

currency transactions and from translation are included under Net finance income/(expense), in the Consolidated

Statement of Comprehensive Income, with the exception of realised exchange gains and losses on voluntary

contributions, which are included under Voluntary contributions, net in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive

Income.

The principal rates of exchange against the Swiss Franc are shown below:

Closing rate of exchange Average rate of exchange

2011 2010 2011 2010

USD 0.94 0.95 0.88 1.04

EUR 1.22 1.25 1.23 1.38

GBP 1.46 1.47 1.41 1.61

SEK - 100 13.64 13.92 13.65 14.47

CAD 0.92 0.95 0.89 1.01

2.5 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, short-term bank deposits and bank deposits with original maturities of

three months or less from the acquisition date that are subject to insignificant risk of changes in their fair value.

In certain countries, where implementing national societies operate under the legal status of the IFRC, bank accounts, in

the name of the IFRC, have been opened for these national societies. These bank accounts have not been included in

these consolidated financial statements as the IFRC has no control over the funds flowing in and out of these accounts,

and no IFRC employees are signatories to these accounts. In addition, there are agreements in place, between the IFRC

and the national societies operating such accounts, which transfer the risks and rewards of their operation to the national

societies concerned.

2.6 Short-term investments

Short-term investments are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, and include

short-term bank deposits with original maturities of more than three months, but less than one year.




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2.7 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss comprise units held in global bond funds and global equity funds

which are recorded as financial assets at fair value through profit and loss and classified as current assets. The fair

value of the units is fully determined by reference to published price quotations in an active market.

Purchases and sales of units are recognised on the trade date, which is the date that the investment managers commit to

purchase or sell the asset, on behalf of the IFRC.

Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising are changes in the fair value of financial assets, and are included in the

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income under Net finance income/(expense), in the period in which they

arise.

2.8 Accounts receivable, net

Accounts receivable are financial assets comprising all statutory contributions due but not yet received, outstanding

pledges (written commitments) received from donors, and amounts due from national societies and sundry customers,

for the provision of services.

Accounts receivable are initially recognised at fair value (original pledge or invoice amount) and subsequently

measured at amortised cost less provision made for impairment.

A provision for impairment is made when there is objective evidence that the IFRC will not be able to collect all

amounts due according to the original terms of the accounts receivable. The amount of the provision is the difference

between the carrying amount and the recoverable amount.

Amounts receivable, the recovery of which will only be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more

uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the IFRC, are not recognised as receivables in the Consolidated

Statement of Financial Position, but are disclosed as contingent assets (see note 36 (a)). If the effect is material, the fair

value of contingent assets is determined by discounting the expected future cash flows that reflect a current market

assessment of the time value of money.

2.9 Inventories

Inventories, principally prepositioned relief items and telecommunications and computer equipment which have not

been committed to a project, are stated at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Cost is determined using the first in,

first out (FIFO) method, and comprises cost of purchase and other costs directly attributable to acquisition. Net

realisable value is the estimated selling price, in an arms length transaction, less attributable selling expenses.

Inventories are included in expenditure once they have been committed to a project.

Relief and other items acquired for specific projects are expensed at the time of receipt, and are not included in

inventories.

2.10 Property, plant and equipment

Property, vehicles, and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.

Assets received in-kind are accounted for using the same principles as used for purchased assets, with acquisition costs

being determined on the basis of donor values.

Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method to write off assets to their estimated residual values over their

estimated useful lives as follows:

Property up to 50 years

Light vehicles 5 years

Heavy vehicles 10 years

Computer equipment 3 - 4 years

Other equipment 2 - 5 years

When the carrying amount of an asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is immediately written down

to its estimated recoverable amount.




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Gains and losses, on disposals, are determined by comparing proceeds with net carrying amounts, and are recognised in

the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Repairs and maintenance costs are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income during the

financial period in which they are incurred.

Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when probable future economic benefits will flow to the IFRC and the cost

can be measured reliably.

2.11 Intangible assets

Acquired computer software is capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring the specific software to

use.

Amortisation is calculated on the straight-line method to write off assets to their estimated residual values over their

estimated useful lives of 3 years.

Costs associated with maintaining software are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

during the financial period in which they are incurred.

2.12 Impairment

In order to determine whether there is any indication of impairment, the carrying amounts of the IFRC’s assets, other

than financial assets at fair value through profit and loss (see note 2.7) and inventories (see note 2.9), are reviewed at

each period end date, or earlier, if events, or changes in circumstances, indicate that the carrying amount may not be

recoverable.

An impairment loss is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income whenever the carrying

amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset is the greater of its value in use

and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their

present value using a discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks

specific to the asset.

An impairment loss is reversed if there is an upward revision of the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is only

reversed to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been

determined net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

2.13 Accounts payable

Accounts payable are financial liabilities initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost.

2.14 Provisions

Provisions for redundancy costs, operations, project deficits and restructuring are recognised when there is a present

legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to

settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made.

If the effect is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flow that reflects current

market assessments of the time value of money, and where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.

a) Provision for redundancy costs

Provision is made for the estimated cost of known redundancies, which are normally paid out within the next twelve

months. A redundancy is known when the decision to make the employee redundant has been taken and

communicated.

b) Provision for operations

The provision for operations represents the value of working advances made to national societies which the recipient

national societies have not reported on by the period end date. Detailed breakdowns of the expenditure incurred by the

national societies are not, therefore, known at the period end date, but are normally reported shortly thereafter.




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c) Provision for project deficits

A provision for project deficits is maintained in respect of those projects where expenditure has exceeded income. If

additional funding is not forthcoming to reverse the deficits within twelve months following the period end date, the

deficits are written off.

d) Provision for restructuring

A provision for restructuring is made when the IFRC has a constructive obligation to restructure; that is when a detailed

formal plan identifying the key elements exists, and there is an expectation that the plan will be implemented.

2.15 Reserves

Reserves are classified as either unrestricted or restricted.

a) Unrestricted reserves Unrestricted reserves are not subject to any legal or third party restriction and can be used as the IFRC sees fit.

Unrestricted reserves may be designated by the IFRC for specific purposes, to meet future obligations or mitigate

specific risks. Designated reserves include the following:

Designated reserves

Self-insurance reserve

The IFRC self-insures its vehicles against collision and other damage. Based on an assessment of risk exposure, this

reserve is established to meet approved insurance claims as they fall due.

Statutory meetings reserve

Funds are set aside to meet the anticipated costs of future statutory meetings and Governing Board initiatives as and

when the events take place.

Actuarial valuations

The actuarial valuation of the IFRC’s pension funds results in actuarial gains and losses and their subsequent

amortisation. Movements on these valuations are based on factors outside the IFRC’s control, such as changes in

actuarial assumptions and changes in pension fund profile, and are therefore allocated to a reserve designated to record

such movements.

Specific projects

As explained in note 32, in keeping with the IFRC’s full cost recovery principles, an additional 6.5% programme and

services support recovery is added to the cost of each operation as a contribution to fund the indirect costs of providing

support services essential to the success of operations. In the event that there is an operation with expenditure in excess

of CHF 50,000k and the total amount charged for a given year exceeds the total amount incurred, the excess is allocated

to projects according to a Governing Board decision. Pending the Governing Board decision, the excess is allocated to

a designated reserve.

b) Restricted reserves These represent the cumulative excess of income, from earmarked voluntary contributions, over expenditures on

stipulated field operations. Restricted reserves include the following:

Funds held for field operations

Donor-restricted contributions

Some contributions pledged to, or received by the IFRC, have been earmarked to the extent that donors stipulate that the

funds are to be used on IFRC operations at appeal, programme, project or sub-project level. The cumulative excess, of

earmarked voluntary contributions over stipulated field operation expenditure, is recorded as Funds held for field

operations within restricted reserves. In the event that the funds cannot be spent, the IFRC obtains agreement from the

donor for a reallocation of those funds for a different use, or reimburses them to the donor, in which case they are

recognised as a liability until the effective repayment takes place.

Field operations with temporary deficit financing

Expenditures on individual field projects may exceed the amount of income from voluntary contributions that have been

allocated to projects at reporting dates. The excess of expenditure over income, on individual projects, is separately

reflected within Funds held for field operations as Field operations with temporary deficit financing, so long as

management considers that future funding will be forthcoming. When management considers that future funding is

unlikely to be forthcoming, the deficit is reclassified as unrestricted expenditure, and reflected as a reduction in

unrestricted reserves, through the provision for project deficits.




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2.16 Income

Income comprises statutory contributions from member national societies, contributions in cash or in-kind from donors,

income from services and sundry income from the sale of goods.

a) Statutory contributions

Statutory contributions are fixed by the General Assembly, the supreme governing body of the IFRC, and are

recognised in the year they fall due, unless there is significant uncertainty over the collection of the amounts, or they are

subject to extended payment terms, in which case the income is not recognised until payment is received.

As explained in note 2.12, the carrying amounts of the IFRC’s assets are reviewed at each period end date, in order to

determine whether there is any indication of impairment. Statutory contributions recognised that have not been paid by

the year end are considered as fully impaired, and are accordingly fully provided for at the period end date. This does

not invalidate the obligation of member national societies to pay the amounts due.

Statutory contributions receivable may be subject to appeal and subsequent adjustments.

b) Voluntary contributions

Cash contributions are recognised when a written pledge has been received from the donor.

Government grants and contributions that are based on contracts for specific projects, akin to government grants, are

recognised as expenditure is incurred and contractual obligations are fulfilled. Contributions received, but not yet

recognised, are included in deferred income. The IFRC typically receives such contributions from diplomatic missions,

UN agencies, ECHO and other government agencies such as USAID. Government grants that are not for specific

projects, and are both earmarked and managed at appeal level (see note 2.16 (c)), are recognised when a confirmed

written pledge has been received from the donor.

Legacies and bequests in cash are recorded at the earlier of receipt, or where the amount to be received is known, at the

date legal title has passed.

In-kind contributions of goods (comprising relief supplies) and services (in the form of staff or transport) are recognised

on the date of receipt of the goods or services, and are recognised equally as both income and expenditure in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. In-kind goods and services received in response to appeals are

measured at fair value.

The fair value of in-kind goods is taken as the value indicated by the donor. This value is tested for reasonableness by

comparing it to the cost that the IFRC would incur if it were to buy in the open market similar goods for the same

intended use. If the market value is found to be significantly different to the value indicated by the donor, the value is

revised to the market value.

The fair value of in-kind staff is taken as the average cost that would be incurred by the IFRC, if it were to directly

employ a person in a similar position.

In-kind contributions of tangible assets are recognised at fair value as voluntary contributions. Depreciation and if

applicable, impairment adjustments of such assets, are included in operational expenditure in the same manner as for

purchased tangible assets.

The IFRC sometimes agrees with a donor, that the value of a confirmed written pledge previously received, shall be

changed – either increased or decreased. Such changes are recognised as additions to, or reductions of income, during

the period in which the change was agreed. The IFRC is not able to evaluate the potential impact of such changes on

voluntary income reported in these consolidated financial statements.

c) Earmarking

Voluntary contributions are identified according to the level of earmarking (see note 2.15 (b)) Donor-restricted

contributions).

Unearmarked contributions

Unearmarked contributions can be used for any purpose to further the objectives of the organisation, and are recognised

in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income as unrestricted income, when pledged. At the end of the

accounting period, unspent, unearmarked contributions are included in unrestricted reserves.




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Earmarked contributions

Earmarked contributions can be stipulated by donors for use on field operations at the appeal, programme, project or

sub-project level. Such earmarked contributions are fully under the control of the IFRC, and, unless they are also

subject to specific contractual obligations or earmarked for use in a future period, are recognised in the Consolidated

Statement of Comprehensive Income as restricted income, when pledged. At the end of the accounting period, unspent

earmarked contributions are included in restricted reserves.

Contributions that are subject to specific contractual obligations or earmarked for use in a future period are not fully

under control of the IFRC. Contributions that are subject to specific contractual obligations, similar to government

grants, are recognised as income as expenditure is incurred and contractual obligations are fulfilled. Amounts received,

but not recognised, are included in deferred income. Contributions that are earmarked for use in a future period are

recognised as deferred income in the current period and subsequently recognised in the Consolidated Statement of

Comprehensive Income in the future period for which they were earmarked.

d) Income from the sale of goods

Income from the sale of goods, principally from publications and promotional goods, is recognised when the risks and

rewards of ownership are passed to the buyer.

e) Income from the provision of services

Income from services is recognised in the period in which the service is rendered. For the provision of services across

accounting periods, income is recognised according to the stage of completion of the service, by reference to services

performed to date as a percentage of total services to be performed.

The majority of income from the provision of services is derived from services provided to national societies, including

vehicles under lease, logistics services and in countries where national societies are working bi-laterally with the local

national society, rather than multi-laterally with the IFRC and the local national society. Income from these types of

services is included under Services income in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

2.17 Finance income and expense

The net finance result is comprised of interest and dividends received on funds invested, realised and unrealised foreign

exchange gains and losses, and realised and unrealised gains and losses on units held in global equity and bond funds.

Interest income is recognised, in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, as it accrues, taking into

account the effective yield on the asset.

2.18 Employee benefit costs

a) Retirement benefit obligations

A defined contribution plan is a post-employment benefit plan under which an entity pays fixed contributions into a

separate entity and will have no legal or constructive obligation to pay further amounts. Obligations for contributions to

defined contribution pension plans are recognised under Employee benefits expense in the Consolidated Statement of

Total Comprehensive Income in the periods during which services are rendered by employees.

A defined benefit plan is a post-employment benefit plan other than a defined contribution plan.

The IFRC operates two pension plans for expatriate field staff and all headquarters staff. Pension obligations are

covered by independent funds which are held in a single, separate legal entity that is governed by Swiss law. These

independent funds are fully funded through payments, as determined by periodic actuarial calculations, in accordance

with Swiss law. The assets of the funds are managed as one within the separate legal entity. For the purposes of these

consolidated financial statements, both funds are considered and accounted for as a single defined benefit plan in

accordance with the requirements of IFRS.

The amount recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position in respect of the defined benefit plans is the

present value of the defined benefit obligations at the period end date less the fair value of the plans’ assets, together

with adjustments for unrecognised actuarial gains and losses and past service costs. The defined benefit obligation is

calculated by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. The present value of the defined benefit

obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows, using interest rates on high quality corporate

bonds that have terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the related pension liability, and are denominated in

Swiss Francs, the currency in which the benefits will be paid.




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Where the amount determined in accordance with the above is an asset, it is recognised at the lower of the amount so

determined and the total of any cumulative unrecognised net actuarial losses and past service cost and the present value

(using the same discount rate as above) of likely reductions in future contributions to, or refunds from the scheme.

Cumulative actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments, and changes in actuarial assumptions in

excess of the greater of 10% of the value of plan assets or 10% of the defined benefit obligation, are spread to income

over the employees’ expected average remaining working lives.

Staff employed locally by the delegations receive social benefits in accordance with the legislation of the countries

concerned and the local collective staff agreements. The cost of such benefits is recognised on an accruals basis in

these consolidated financial statements.

b) Termination benefits

Termination benefits are payable whenever an employee’s employment is terminated before the normal retirement date,

contract completion date, or whenever an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits.

Termination benefits are recognised on the basis of a formal committed plan to terminate the employment of current

employees, or are provided as a result of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy.

2.19 Leases

A lease is an agreement whereby the lessor conveys to the lessee, in return for a payment or series of payments, the

right to use an asset for an agreed period of time. A finance lease is a lease that transfers substantially all the risks and

rewards incidental to ownership of an asset. An operating lease is a lease other than a finance lease.

a) Finance leases

The IFRC has no interest in finance leases, as either lessor or lessee.

b) Operating leases as lessee

Payments made under operating leases are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income on a

straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

c) Operating leases as lessor

Lease income from operating leases is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income on a

straight line basis over the lease term.

3 Financial risk management

3.1 Financial risk factors

The IFRC is exposed to a variety of financial risks namely: market risk (including foreign currency risk and pricing

risk); credit risk; liquidity risk; and interest rate risk. The IFRC seeks to actively minimise potential adverse effects

arising from these exposures as detailed below.

The Secretary General has overall responsibility for the establishment of the IFRC’s risk management framework, and

in this regard, has established, in consultation with the Finance Commission, the IFRC’s Investment Guidelines, which

set out the overall principles and policies for the management of the IFRC’s use of financial instruments. The Finance

Commission has the oversight responsibility for ensuring management in accordance with the Investment Guidelines,

and reports thereon to the Governing Board and the General Assembly.

In addition, in 2007 the Governing Board established an Audit and Risk Committee to provide advice on all risk matters

affecting the IFRC, and in particular, advice on risk identification, evaluation, measurement, monitoring and the overall

risk management processes of the IFRC.

a) Market risk

Foreign currency risk

Foreign currency risk primarily arises on non-Swiss Franc bank deposits and on voluntary contributions receivable in

currencies other than Swiss Francs, for the period between the pledge date and the settlement date. Foreign currency

risk on these assets is mitigated by foreign currency risk on accounts payable that are denominated in currencies other

than Swiss Francs. The main currencies giving rise to foreign currency risk are the Canadian Dollar, Euro, Pound

Sterling, Swedish Kroner and United States (US) Dollar. The IFRC ensures that net exposure is kept to an acceptable

level, by buying or selling foreign currencies at spot rates, where necessary, in order to address short-term needs.




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At 31 December 2011, if the Swiss Franc had strengthened by 5% against the aforementioned currencies, with all other

variables held constant, the net deficit result and total comprehensive loss for the year would have decreased by

CHF 4,393k (2010: CHF 2,227k increase in net result and total comprehensive income), as a result primarily of foreign

exchange gains on translation of pledges receivable balances and bank balances held mostly in Euros and US Dollars.

An equal change in the opposite direction would have increased the net deficit result and total comprehensive loss for

the year by CHF 4,393k (2010: CHF 2,227k) decrease in net result and total comprehensive income).

Price risk

The IFRC is exposed to equities and securities price risk because of investments measured at fair value through profit or

loss. In order to manage its price risk arising from investments in equities and securities, the IFRC diversifies its

investment portfolio, which is managed by external investment managers, in accordance with the limits set out in the

IFRC’s Investment Guidelines.

The equity investments are held in a global equity trust fund that is not listed. This equity trust fund invests in actively

traded equity securities to mirror the listed MSCI World Index. For such equity investments classified at fair value

through profit and loss, a 5% increase in the MSCI World Index at the reporting date would have increased the global

equity funds investment and reduced the net deficit result and total comprehensive loss for the year by CHF 1,272k

(2010: CHF 1,035k). An equal change in the opposite direction would have decreased the global equity funds

investment and increased the net deficit result and total comprehensive loss for the year by CHF 1,272k

(2010: CHF 1,035k).

The global bond funds investment classified at fair value through profit or loss is held in a listed fund that is indexed to

the Swiss Bonds Index AAA-BBB Composite. A 5% increase in this Index at the reporting date would have increased

global bond funds investment and reduced the net deficit result and total comprehensive loss for the year by

CHF 3,337k (2010: CHF 3,851k). An equal change in the opposite direction would have decreased the global bond

funds investment and the net deficit result and total comprehensive loss for the year by CHF 3,337k

(2010: CHF 3,851k).

There was no exposure to commodities price risk at either 31 December 2011 or 31 December 2010.

Interest rate risk

There is no significant short-term exposure to changes in interest rates, as cash and cash equivalents are held as cash in

hand, on-demand deposits, or in short-term deposits with maturities of three months or less, and there are no interest-

bearing liabilities. Short-term investments with maturities of more than three months have fixed interest rates for the

terms of the investments.

b) Credit risk

The IFRC’s principal receivables are with its member national societies, donor governments and other international

orgainsations where credit risk is considered to be low. Full provision is made for all unpaid statutory contributions at

each period end date.

IFRC’s Investment Guidelines only allow investment in liquid securities and deposits, and only with counterparties that

have a good credit rating. Following the deterioration in the economic climate, the number of counterparties, with

whom funds are deposited, was increased in 2010, and has been further increased in 2011 in order to achieve better

diversification, and thus minimise counterparty risk. The credit rating of all counterparties is reviewed on a regular

basis.

The IFRC maintains banking relationships with certain unrated financial institutions in countries, primarily in Africa,

where rated financial institutions are not operational. The value of assets held with such institutions at 31 December

2011 was CHF 2,111k (2010: CHF 1,435k) – see also note 5.

Other positions are not material, or are covered by provisions.

c) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is minimised by maintaining sufficient funds as cash in hand, on-demand bank deposits or short-term

bank deposits with maturities of three months or less, to meet short-term liabilities. In addition, investments are all in

liquid securities which can easily be sold to meet longer term cash flow needs and no significant contractual payments

are due on financial investments, including financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and short-term

investments.




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d) Fair value hierarchy: The IFRC’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short term investments, financial assets at fair

value through profit or loss, accounts receivable, other receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, short term investments, accounts receivable, other receivables,

accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their respective fair values due to the short-term nature of the

instruments.

All financial instruments measured at fair value are categorised into one of three hierarchy levels. Each level is based

on the transparency of the inputs used to measure the fair values of assets and liabilities. The hierarchy of inputs

disclosed is described below.

Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either

directly (ie as prices) or indirectly (ie derived from prices); Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

At 31 December 2011 and 2010, only financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are carried at fair value. The

global bond funds are classified at Level 1. The global equity funds are classified at level 2 as they are not themselves

listed, but are held in a managed investment fund which is directly related to MSCI World Index (listed).

3.2 Capital risk management

By its very nature, the IFRC does not have capital as defined by IFRS. Unrestricted reserves may be considered to have

similar characteristics to those of capital, the intention of which is to maintain a sound financial position to ensure that

the organisation is able to continue its operations and thereby fulfill its mission. Following an analysis of the financial

risks to which the IFRC is exposed, the IFRC has set an unrestricted reserves target of CHF 63,000k to CHF 75,000k

excluding unrestricted designated reserves. This target has been agreed by the Finance Commission.

The IFRC is not subject to any externally imposed capital or reserves requirements.

4 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

Accounting estimates and judgements are continually evaluated, and are based on historical experience and other

factors, including reasonable expectations of future events according to relevant circumstances.

4.1 Critical accounting estimates and assumptions

The IFRC makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by

definition, rarely equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a

material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities, within the next financial year, are outlined below.

Long term expenditure commitments

The IFRC enters into certain long term expenditure commitments, which may not be fully funded by contributions

pledged, or received at the time the commitments are entered into. At each period end, the IFRC estimates expected

future funding to cover future expenditure commitments. Changes in estimates could result in the need to establish a

provision in accordance with the policy in note 2.14 (c) above.

5 Cash and cash equivalents

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Cash and bank accounts 22,057 25,517

Short-term bank deposits 133,955 103,308

156,012 128,825

Cash and bank accounts include CHF 91k (2010: CHF 74k) held on behalf of the Masambo Fund (see note 34 (a) and

(c)).




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Cash and cash equivalents are denominated in the following currencies:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Currency

Central African Franc 369 272

Chinese Yuan - 868

Euro 5,275 5,121

Japanese Yen 485 -

Swiss Franc 137,650 99,305

United States Dollar 10,418 18,296

Other currencies 1,815 4,963

156,012 128,825

The credit quality of cash at bank and time deposits can be assessed by reference to external credit ratings where

available as follows:

The above figures include CHF 60,000k (2010: CHF 160,000k) of short-term bank deposits disclosed within Short-term

investments in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

The remainder of cash at bank and short-term deposits in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position is cash in

hand.

6 Short-term investments

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Short-term bank deposits 60,000 160,000

Short-term investments are all denominated in Swiss Francs.

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Cash at bank and short-term bank deposits

AAA 158 125

AA 369 238

AA- 14,142 74,940

A+ 746 75,688

A 166,358 72,775

A- 66 1

BBB+ - 60,335

BBB 356 149

BBB- 30,308 1,703

BB+ 297 -

BB- 41 262

B+ 14 32

B 111 75

B- 223 200

Unrated 2,111 1,435

215,300 287,958




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7 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Financial assets 92,182 97,733

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Global bond funds 66,746 77,024

Global equity funds 25,436 20,709

92,182 97,733

The global bond funds, accounted for at fair value, were acquired in June 2010 at an original cost of CHF 70,000. An

additional CHF 1,326k (2010: CHF Nil), representing interest income received since inception, has been reinvested in

the bond funds. In November 2011, the IFRC sold 12,461 units in the bond fund that had been acquired at an original

cost of CHF 12,936k.

The global equity funds, accounted for at fair value, were acquired in August 2007 at an original cost of CHF 30,000k.

An additional CHF 6,400k was invested in February 2011 and a further CHF 2,464k (2010: CHF 1,809k), representing

dividend income received since inception, has been reinvested in the equity funds.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are all denominated in Swiss Francs.

8 Accounts receivable, net

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Accounts receivable

Pledges 81,213 89,431

Provision for doubtful pledges receivable ( 218) ( 857)

80,995 88,574

National societies 23,582 24,823

Provision for doubtful national societies accounts receivable ( 1,131) ( 751)

22,451 24,072

Statutory contributions 24,624 26,252

Provision for unpaid statutory contributions ( 24,624) ( 26,252)

- -

Other accounts receivable 2,244 2,370

Total accounts receivable, net 105,690 115,016

Current accounts receivable 97,651 106,632

Non-current accounts receivable - pledges 8,039 8,384

105,690 115,016

As explained in note 2.16 (a), full provision is made for all statutory contributions outstanding at the year end. This

does not invalidate the obligation of member national societies to pay amounts due.

In 2011, CHF 2,365k of arrears of statutory contributions due from national societies in default (2010: CHF 1,168k),

which had not been previously recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, were received, and

have therefore been recognised in the 2011 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.




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CHF 21,939k (2010: CHF 23,490k) of the CHF 24,624k (2010: CHF 26,252k) statutory contributions which are

entirely provided for, have not yet been recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (see note

2.16 (a)).

The ageing of accounts receivable in respect of pledges, national societies and statutory contributions before provisions

and totalling CHF 131,633k (2010: CHF 142,876k), is as follows:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Not past due 67,901 81,361

Past due 1-60 days 10,153 9,939

Past due 61-90 days 2,185 2,510

Past due more than 90 days 51,424 49,066

131,663 142,876

Movements of the provisions for impaired receivables are as follows:

Provision for

pledges

receivable

Provision for

national

societies

accounts

receivable

Provision for

unpaid

statutory

contributions TOTAL


Movements on the provisions for

impairment of accounts receivable:

2011

Balance at 1 January 857 751 26,252 27,860

Receivables written off during the year ( 457) ( 36) ( 576) ( 1,069)

Unused amounts reversed ( 361) ( 15) ( 2,434) ( 2,810)

Additional provisions 179 431 1,382 1,992

Balance at 31 December 218 1,131 24,624 25,973

2010

Balance at 1 January 1,024 762 26,426 28,212

Receivables written off during the year ( 363) - - ( 363)

Unused amounts reversed ( 260) ( 244) ( 1,990) ( 2,494)

Additional provisions 456 233 1,816 2,505

Balance at 31 December 857 751 26,252 27,860

The maximum exposure to credit risk for accounts receivable in respect of pledges and national societies’ receivables at

the reporting date by type of donor was:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Accounts receivable, net

National Societies 53,418 50,546

Governments 39,247 55,758

International Organisations 2,027 1,807

Others 10,998 6,905

105,690 115,016




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Accounts receivable before provisions in respect of pledges, national societies, statutory contributions and other

receivables are denominated in the following currencies:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Currency

Canadian Dollar 4,689 1,366

Euro 32,284 38,354

Pound Sterling 11,851 1,764

Swedish Kroner 1,774 2,555

Swiss Franc 36,492 42,705



131,663 142,876

9 Other receivables

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Advances to employees 868 878

Taxes refundable 504 497

Sundry receivables 2,708 2,912

4,080 4,287

The ageing of other receivables before provisions is as follows:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Not past due 4,080 4,287

Other receivables are denominated in the following currencies:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Currency

Euro 248 -


4,080 4,287

10 Prepayments and accrued income

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Prepayments 2,005 837

Advance payments to contractors 152 179

Accrued income 901 -

Accrued interest income 17 196

Other assets 8 8

3,083 1,220




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11 Inventories

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Prepositioned relief items 3,158 1,220

Telecommunications equipment 190 167

Administration Stock 146 117

Other equipment 206 307

3,700 1,811

The cost of inventories recognised as expense and included in operating expenditure comprises:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Telecommunications equipment 591 827

Other equipment 127 36

Prepositioned stock 3,669 6,001

4,387 6,864

12 Property, vehicles, other equipment and intangible assets

12.1 Property

2011 2010

Buildings Buildings

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Cost or valuation

Balance at 1 January 4,549 4,511

Additions - 38

Balance at 31 December 4,549 4,549

Accumulated depreciation and value adjustments

Balance at 1 January ( 1,219) ( 1,130)

Impairment losses ( 1,443) -

Depreciation charge for the year ( 89) ( 89)

Balance at 31 December ( 2,751) ( 1,219)

Net book value at 31 December 1,798 3,330

Net book value at 1 January 3,330 3,381

In 2011, the IFRC decided to relocate its Africa Zone Office from Johannesburg to Nairobi. As a result, the IFRC will

vacate its office building in Johannesburg during 2012, and will either sell the building or rent it to a third party. At

31 December 2011, the IFRC was still using the building, but on a significantly diminished basis. In February 2012, a

valuation by professional valuers using costs and market information gathered during the last quarter of 2011, indicated

that the recoverable amount of the building in a sale was less than the carrying amount. It is IFRC’s view that the

recoverable amount of the building rented to a third party would also be less than the carrying amount. The recoverable

amount represents the fair value less costs to sell determined using the Income Capitalisation Approach. Accordingly,

at 31 December 2011, the carrying amount of CHF 2,516 was reduced to the estimated recoverable amount of

CHF 1,073k. The resultant impairment loss of CHF 1,443k is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of

Comprehensive Income.




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12.2 Vehicles

2011 2010

Vehicles Vehicles

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Cost or valuation


Additions 10,435 14,692

Disposals and write offs ( 7,451) ( 4,201)




Depreciation charge for the year ( 4,605) ( 3,351)

Disposals 3,910 2,680




Vehicles additions include CHF 596k of contributed assets (2010: CHF Nil).

See note 30 (b) for details of amounts included in the above which are subject to operating leases as lessor.

12.3 Other equipment

2011 2010

Other

equipment

Other

equipment

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Cost or valuation


Additions 1,738 430

Transfers 279 55

Disposals and write offs ( 366) ( 405)




Depreciation charge for the year ( 1,105) ( 876)

Disposals 319 412




Other equipment primarily includes computer equipment, generators, rubhalls and office equipment.

Other equipment additions in 2011 include CHF Nil (2010: CHF 106k) of contributed assets.




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12.4 Intangible assets

Computer

software

Computer

software under

development

2011

Total

Computer

software

2010

Total

Computer

software


Cost or valuation


Additions 242 845 1,087 850

Transfers 1,702 ( 1,981) ( 279) ( 56)

Disposal and write offs ( 219) - ( 219) ( 293)

Balance at 31 December 8,257 194 8,451 7,862

Accumulated amortisation and value

adjustments

Balance at 1 January ( 5,044) - ( 5,044) ( 3,583)

Impairment losses - ( 162) ( 162) -

Amortisation charge for the year ( 1,574) - ( 1,574) ( 1,461)

Disposals 219 - 219 -

Balance at 31 December ( 6,399) ( 162) ( 6,561) ( 5,044)

Net book value at 31 December 1,858 32 1,890 2,818

Net book value at 1 January 1,488 1,330 2,818 3,778

In 2010 and 2011, the IFRC invested CHF 162k in developing Integrated Project Management System (IPMS)

computer software. Although the project has not been formally terminated, further investment in developing this

software to completion so that it may be brought into use and generate economic benefits for the IFRC has been

suspended indefinitely. Accordingly, at 31 December 2011, the carrying amount of CHF 162k was reduced to the

estimated recoverable amount of CHF Nil. The resultant impairment loss of CHF 162k is recognised in the

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. The remaining amortisation period of the impaired asset is three

years.

13 Accounts payable

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Suppliers 8,501 20,194

National societies 1,696 658

Payroll taxes payable 265 118

Other 1,135 1,581

11,597 22,551




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Accounts payable to suppliers and national societies are denominated in the following currencies:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Currency

Canadian Dollar 491 544

Euro 1,456 1,714

Pakistan Rupee - 965

Pound Sterling 441 1,226




11,597 22,551

14 Accrued expenses

Accrued expenses are all denominated in Swiss Francs.

15 Employee benefit liabilities

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Staff vacation accrual 3,963 3,657

Provision for post employment benefits 28 40

Accruals for other short-term benefits 479 376

4,470 4,073

16 Provisions

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Current provisions

Operations 18,255 19,403

Project deficits 1,019 1,185

Restructuring - 638

19,274 21,226

Project 2011 2010

Operations deficits Restructuring Total Total

CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s

Current provisions

Balance at 1 January 19,403 1,185 638 21,226 21,285

Unused amounts reversed - ( 60) ( 1,262) ( 1,322) ( 1,159)

Used during the year ( 19,403) ( 479) ( 442) ( 20,324) ( 18,941)

Additional provisions 18,255 373 1,066 19,694 20,041

Balance at 31 December 18,255 1,019 - 19,274 21,226

All provisions are current, and the IFRC expects to incur the resultant liabilities within the next year.

The ultimate outflow of economic benefits arising from project deficits will be determined by the IFRC’s ability to

cover the unfunded project expenditure through fund-raising activities.

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Accrued expenses 10,879 13,518




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The operations provision principally includes the estimated costs of cash working advances with national societies that

have not been reported on by the reporting date (see also note 28 (a)), together with the estimated costs of other

operational liabilities that have been entered into at the reporting date, the timing or amount of which is uncertain.

The project deficits provision includes the estimated costs of covering project expenditure on individual field projects

where expenditure exceeds income from voluntary contributions that has been allocated to the projects at the reporting

date (see also note 18).

The restructuring provision at 31 December 2010, includes estimated costs of the reorganisation of the management

structure in Geneva.

17 Deferred income and prepaid contributions

2011 2010

Current liabilities CHF 000s CHF 000s

Deferred income 42,509 44,387

Statutory contributions received in advance 202 96

Service income received in advance 803 -

43,514 44,483

2011 2010

Non-current liabilities CHF 000s CHF 000s

Deferred income 6,798 3,408

The IFRC is not in a position to reliably determine in which future periods contributions deferred under the accounting

policy set out in note 2.16 (b) will be recognised as income in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Accordingly, all amounts deferred under that accounting policy are included in Current liabilities although some

amounts may ultimately be recognised as income more than one year after the period end date. Non-current liabilities

includes non-government contributions that are earmarked for use in a future period more than one year from the period

end date.

18 Funds held for field operations

Earmarked balances

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Field operations with temporary deficit financing ( 2,770) ( 3,832)

Donor-restricted contributions 295,841 369,632

293,071 365,800

Field operations are considered as having a deficit financing as soon as the contributions pledged do not cover the

expenditure incurred.

In 2011, a total of CHF 24,601k (2010: CHF 5,153k) was reimbursed to donors in respect of voluntary contributions

received in previous years. Out of this total an amount of CHF 18,612k was exceptionally reimbursed to the American

Red Cross Society in respect of voluntary contributions received for the 2010 Haiti Earthquake operation, when the

IFRC agreed to hand over part of the operation to the American Red Cross Society, and an amount of CHF 3,108k was

exceptionally reimbursed to the Canadian Red Cross Society when the IFRC agreed to reimburse the unspent balance

on a voluntary contribution so that the Canadian Red Cross Society could reallocate the funds for a different purpose

within the same IFRC operation.

In 2010, out of the total CHF 5,153k reimbursed, CHF 2,566k were reimbursed to the American Red Cross Society in

respect of voluntary contributions received for the 2004 Bay of Bengal Earthquake and Tsunami housing reconstruction

partnership with the IDA in Sri Lanka (see note 21).




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19 Designated reserves

Self Statutory Actuarial Specific 2011

insurance meetings valuations projects Total

2011 CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s

Balance at 1 January 1,175 1,140 2,762 829 5,906

Used during the year ( 75) ( 2,367) ( 2,762) ( 829) ( 6,033)

Allocations during the year 217 1,227 - - 1,444

Balance at 31 December 1,317 - - - 1,317

Self Statutory Actuarial Specific 2010

insurance meetings valuations projects Total

2010 CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s

Balance at 1 January 1,060 840 4,536 - 6,436

Used during the year ( 128) - ( 1,774) - ( 1,902)

Allocations during the year 243 300 - 829 1,372

Balance at 31 December 1,175 1,140 2,762 829 5,906

20 Voluntary contributions, net

Goods Services 2011 2010

Cash in-kind in-kind Total Total


National Societies 160,702 11,132 12,922 184,756 395,602

Governments 78,715 - - 78,715 74,245

International Organisations 3,143 - - 3,143 3,274

Others 24,558 - - 24,558 28,180

267,118 11,132 12,922 291,172 501,301

21 Contribution to other organisation reimbursed

In 2006, as part of the 2004 Bay of Bengal Earthquake and Tsunami operation the IFRC entered into a partnership

agreement with the International Development Association (IDA). Under the terms of this agreement, in 2006 and 2008

the IFRC provided a total of CHF 22,800k to the IDA to work in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, in

order to help beneficiaries reconstruct their own houses following destruction of their previous dwellings by the

tsunami. Following completion of the housing reconstruction programme, in 2010 the IDA returned CHF 7,036k

(2011: CHF Nil) of unused funds to the IFRC. These funds are recognised as income in the 2010 Consolidated

Statement of Comprehensive Income.

22 Services income

2011 2011 2011 2010



Service agreements 3 29,151 29,154 45,342

PSSR on in-kind contributions - 1,105 1,105 2,619

Project generated income - 92 92 501

3 30,348 30,351 48,462




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23 Other income

24 Operating expenditure in-kind

The following in-kind contributions are included within total operating expenditure.

2011 2011 2011 2010

Goods Services Total Total


Employee benefit costs - 11,543 11,543 10,850

Relief supplies 11,132 - 11,132 34,606

Transportation and storage - 1,379 1,379 8,666

11,132 12,922 24,054 54,122

25 Employee benefit costs

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Wages and salaries 122,970 129,962

Contributed services 11,552 10,835

Termination benefits 71 882

Social security costs 5,621 2,850

Pension costs - defined benefit plans 13,272 9,731

153,486 154,260

26 Pension costs – defined benefit plans

The amounts recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position are determined as follows:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Present value of funded obligations ( 187,425) ( 175,322)

Fair value of plan assets 137,746 132,164

( 49,679) ( 43,158)

Unrecognised actuarial losses 47,919 45,920

Amount per Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ( 1,760) 2,762

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Hosted programme membership fees 1,292 1,404

Sale of IFRC materials 26 25

Other income 1,364 1,645

Surplus on sale of property, plant and equipment, net 943 462

3,625 3,536




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Change in defined benefit obligation during the year:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Defined benefit obligation 1 January 175,322 160,462

Current service cost 10,698 8,873

Interest cost 4,594 4,883

Employee contributions 5,096 4,896

Benefits paid ( 9,549) ( 13,885)

Administration expenses ( 543) ( 501)

Liability loss/(gain)due to experience 817 ( 970)

Liability loss due to assumption changes 990 11,564

Defined benefit obligation 31 December 187,425 175,322

Change in plan assets during the year:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Fair value of plan assets at 1 January 132,164 134,182

Expected return on plan assets 5,664 5,742

Actuarial gains on plan assets ( 3,977) ( 6,227)

Administration expenses ( 543) ( 501)

Employer contributions 8,891 7,957

Employee contributions 5,096 4,896

Benefits paid ( 9,549) ( 13,885)

Fair value of plan assets at 31 December 137,746 132,164

During the year the IFRC made additional contributions amounting CHF 676k (2010: CHF Nil) in order to fund

anticipated additional obligations arising from salary increments that, either as a result of promotion or as a result of

equity adjustments, were outside the ordinary annual salary increment awarded. In previous periods, such obligations

have been directly funded by the pension fund.

The amounts recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income are as follows:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Current service cost 10,698 8,873

Interest cost 4,594 4,883

Expected return on plan assets ( 5,664) ( 5,742)

Amortisation of net unrecognised gain 3,785 1,717

Total included in staff costs 13,413 9,731

The actual return on plan assets was CHF 1,687k (2010 loss: CHF 485k). Expected employer contributions for 2012

amount to CHF 8,340k.

The principal actuarial assumptions used were as follows:

2011 2010

Discount rate 2.30% 2.70%

Price inflation 1.25% 1.50%

Expected return on plan assets 3.00% 4.25%

Future salary increases 1.75% 2.00%

Future pension increases 0.80% 1.00%

The expected return on plan assets is calculated as the weighted average by target allocation of estimated returns for

each category of asset.




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The percentage of total plan assets invested in each major asset category at 31 December was:

2011 2010

Equity securities 46.8% 39.0%

Debt securities 40.8% 50.9%

Real estate 0.3% 0.6%

Other 12.1% 9.5%

Total 100.0% 100.0%

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Experience loss on plan assets ( 3,977) ( 6,227)

Experience (loss)/gain on plan liabilities ( 817) 970

2011 2010 2009 2008 2007


Present value of funded obligations ( 187,425) ( 175,322) ( 160,462) ( 146,236) ( 137,766)

Fair value of plan assets 137,746 132,164 134,182 108,492 137,336

Deficit in the plan ( 49,679) ( 43,158) ( 26,280) ( 37,744) ( 430)

Experience (losses)/gains on plan assets ( 3,977) ( 6,227) 18,914 ( 37,688) ( 4,894)

Experience (losses)/gains on plan liabilities ( 817) 970 ( 5,287) - ( 8,875)

As explained in note 2.18 (a), pension obligations are covered by independent funds which are held in a single, separate

legal entity that is governed by Swiss law. These independent funds are fully funded through payments, as determined

by periodic actuarial calculations, in accordance with Swiss law. According to the latest actuarial calculations, in

accordance with Swiss law, the independent pension funds were 102.3% funded at 31 December 2011 and 103.7%

funded at 31 December 2010.

27 Depreciation and amortisation

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 5,799 4,316

Amortisation of intangible assets - computer software 1,574 1,461

Impairment loss on building 1,443 -

Impairment loss on intangible assets - computer software 162 -

8,978 5,777

28 Provisions for operations and contributions to national societies

In implementing its activities in the ordinary course of its business, the IFRC advances funds to member Red Cross and

Red Crescent national societies. Two mechanisms are used to advance funds to member national societies for the

implementation of activities – cash working advances and cash contributions.

(a) Provisions for operations

The IFRC provides cash working advances to national societies for them to implement activities on behalf of the IFRC.

Amounts advanced are recognised as receivables until such time as recipient national societies report to the IFRC on

their use of the funds. As indicated in note 2.14 (b), a provision is recognised for the value of working advances which

has not been reported on by the recipient national societies, and the related expense is recorded in Provisions for

operations. When recipient national societies report on their use of the funds, the provision is reversed, and the expense

is reclassified according to its nature.




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(b) Contributions to national societies

The IFRC makes cash contributions to fund the activities of member national societies. Such contributions are

recognised as operational expenditure as they are incurred.

29 Net finance income/(expense)

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

Fair value gain on global bond fund 1,359 - 1,359 24

Fair value loss on global equity fund ( 2,328) - ( 2,328) ( 260)

Interest income on global bond 1,912 - 1,912 -

Dividend income global equity 655 - 655 472

1,598 - 1,598 236

30 Leases

a) Operating leases as lessee

Cancellable operating leases

The IFRC leases warehouses, office property and means of transport under cancellable operating leases. The leases

may, typically, run for a period up to five years, with an option to renew the lease at the end of that period. Lease

payments are increased annually to reflect market rentals.

During the current year CHF 13,611k (2010: CHF 17,400k) were recognised as operating lease rental expense in the

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, as follows:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Land, buildings and equipment 11,234 12,829

Means of transport 2,377 4,571

13,611 17,400

2011 2011 2011 2010



Interest income on bank deposits 911 ( 190) 721 1,049

Interest income on global bond fund 1,912 - 1,912 -

Dividend income on global equity fund 655 - 655 472

Finance income 3,478 ( 190) 3,288 1,521

Interest expense on loan to 3rd party - ( 15) ( 15) -

Net foreign exchange losses ( 988) ( 982) ( 1,970) ( 6,640)

Net change in fair value of financial

assets at fair value through profit or loss ( 969) - ( 969) ( 236)

Finance expense ( 1,957) ( 997) ( 2,954) ( 6,876)

Net finance income/(expense) 1,521 ( 1,187) 334 ( 5,355)




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Non-cancellable operating lease

The IFRC leases its Secretariat Headquarters in Geneva under a non-cancellable operating lease with no purchase

option. Future minimum lease payments payable under this lease are as follows:

Non-cancellable operating lease rentals

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Amounts falling due within one year 227 227

Amounts falling due in 2 to 5 years 908 908

Amounts falling due after more than five years 7,041 7,268

8,176 8,403

b) Operating leases as lessor

The IFRC leases vehicles to third parties under operating leases. The leases which run for periods up to five years are

cancellable upon one month’s notice at any time during the lease period. Leases for periods of less than five years may

be renewed, however, the maximum lease period is five years.

In 2011, the following amounts have been recognised as income in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive

Income:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Rental of vehicles to third parties 4,962 2,227

Sub-leases of accommodation to staff 52 278

5,014 2,505

Vehicles (see note 12.2) includes the following amounts which are subject to leases as lessor:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Gross carrying amount 12,617 8,287

Accumulated depreciation ( 3,040) ( 2,270)

Net book value 9,577 6,017

Depreciation charge for the year 1,284 924

31 Taxes

The IFRC is exempt from taxes in Switzerland and most countries in which its delegations are based.

32 Programme and services support recovery

In keeping with the IFRC’s principle of full cost recovery, an additional 6.5% is added to the cost of each operation as a

contribution to fund the indirect costs of providing support services, such as human resources, finance, and information

technology services, essential to the success of operations. The support for 2011 amounted to CHF 19,876k

(2010: CHF 24,661k) and is added to unrestricted reserves.




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33 Other indirect cost recovery, net

2011 2011 2011

CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s

2011 Unrestricted Restricted Total

Fees

Pledge earmarking and reporting fees ( 1,924) 1,924 -

Corporate donation fees ( 307) 307 -

IFRC at the UN Inc. service fees ( 190) 190 -

Hosted programme service fees ( 254) 254 -

Sub-total - Fees ( 2,675) 2,675 -

Finance charges

Vehicle fleet finance charges ( 442) 442 -

Hosted programme finance charges ( 7) 7 -

Specific fund finance charges 71 ( 71) -

Sub-total - Finance charges ( 378) 378 -

Other

Voluntary contributions to hosted programmes 102 ( 102) -

Vehicle fleet rental charges 250 ( 250) -

Sub-total - Other 352 ( 352) -

Total ( 2,701) 2,701 -

2010 2010 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s CHF 000s

2010 Unrestricted Restricted Total

Fees

Pledge earmarking and reporting fees ( 1,468) 1,468 -

Corporate donation fees ( 474) 474 -

IFRC at the UN Inc. service fees ( 274) 274 -

Hosted programme service fees ( 242) 242 -

Sub-total - Fees ( 2,458) 2,458 -

Finance charges

Vehicle fleet finance charges ( 336) 336 -

Specific fund finance charges 12 ( 12) -

Sub-total - Finance charges ( 324) 324 -

Other

Voluntary contributions to hosted programmes 217 ( 217) -

Vehicle fleet rental charges 299 ( 299) -

Sub-total - Other 516 ( 516) -

Total ( 2,266) 2,266 -

In keeping with the IFRC’s principle of full cost recovery, fees and other charges are made to operations for specific

services provided in addition to the essential services funded by programme and service support recovery (see also note

32). Such fees include specific logistics service fees; pledge earmarking and reporting fees; and fees to business units

with specific support requirements such as hosted programmes and the IFRC at UN Inc. For 2011 these fees amounted

to CHF 2,675k (2010: CHF 2,458k) and are added to unrestricted reserves.




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The IFRC levies a finance charge on working capital provided to its vehicle fleet operation, and pays finance charges to

specific funds where the IFRC is holding cash on behalf of those funds. The net finance expense for 2011 amounted to

CHF 378k (2010: CHF 324k) and is added to unrestricted reserves.

The IFRC sometimes makes voluntary contributions to hosted programmes and other specific funds. Such

contributions, which for 2011 amounted to CHF 102k (2010: CHF 217k), are deducted from unrestricted reserves and

added to Funds held for field operations (restricted reserves). The IFRC’s fleet operation rents vehicles to operations,

including to some operations that are funded by unrestricted income. For 2011 these vehicle rentals amounted to

CHF 250k (2010 CHF: 299k) which are deducted from unrestricted reserves and added to Funds held for field

operations (restricted reserves).

34 Related parties

a) Identity of related parties

Parties related to the IFRC include the General Assembly, Governing Board, Finance Commission, the IFRC at the UN

Inc., the Foundation and the IFRC’s jointly controlled operations, all of which are described in notes 1 and 2.3.

Other parties related to the IFRC include the Masambo Fund with the Secretary General and other senior managers

sitting on its governing board; representatives comprising the Standing Commission; individual members of the

Governing Board and Finance Commission together with close members of their families or households; key

management personnel; and both of the IFRC’s retirement plans which are independent funds that constitute separate

legal entities.

The Masambo Fund is a special Foundation established as a separate legal entity. The principal activity of the

Masambo Fund is to raise and provide funding, through national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies or other entities,

for access to life saving drugs (including anti-retroviral therapy) to Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers to

ensure the survival of humanitarian workers which is essential to maintain the national societies’ continuity and

capacity to deliver humanitarian assistance. The IFRC has no beneficial interest in the net assets of the Fund, except

upon liquidation of the Fund when the net assets of the Fund shall be transferred to the IFRC for use in support of

HIV/AIDS programmes.

The Standing Commission comprises representatives of the IFRC, the ICRC and national Red Cross and Red Crescent

Societies. Its principal activities include organisation of the next International Conference and the next Council of

Delegates. In between International Conferences, the Standing Commission works to encourage and further the

implementation of resolutions of the International Conference.

Key management personnel are persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the

activities of the IFRC. This includes the Secretary General, as noted above, Under Secretaries General and Directors of

Zone. Close members of their families or households are also parties related to the IFRC.

The International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (the International Conference) is the supreme

deliberative body of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Council of Delegates is the body

where representatives of all components of the Movement meet to discuss matters which concern the Movement as a

whole. Neither the International Conference nor the Council of Delegates are considered parties related to the IFRC.

b) Key management compensation

The salaries and benefits of the Secretary General, Under-Secretaries General and Directors of Zone of the IFRC are set

by the Governing Board. Their total benefits amounted to CHF 2,821k (2010: CHF 4,600k) made up as follows:

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Short-term employee benefits 2,320 4,064

Post-employment benefits 501 536

2,821 4,600 No other salaries or benefits (e.g. fringe benefits or loans) were granted to them.

The IFRC has a Code of Conduct for all Staff, including members of the Governing Board, the Finance Commission,

the Standing Commission of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement as well as the Secretary General and other key

management. Under the Code of Conduct, staff are required to disclose any potential conflict of interest to the Human

Resources Department or the Risk Management and Audit Department of the IFRC Secretariat.




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c) Transactions with related parties

Details of transactions between the IFRC and its pension plans are provided in note 26. Details of transactions between

the IFRC and key management personnel are provided in note 34 (b). Details of transactions with other parties related

to the IFRC are provided below. All transactions were made on an terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s length

transactions.

During the year, the IFRC received CHF Nil (2010: CHF Nil) from the Foundation. At 31 December 2011, the IFRC

had an outstanding receivable due from the Foundation, amounting to CHF 186k (2010: CHF 185k).

During the year, the IFRC received CHF 3,755k (2010 CHF: 4,935k) cash voluntary contribution income from the

IFRC at the UN Inc. At 31 December 2011, the IFRC had an outstanding receivable due from the IFRC at the UN Inc.

amounting to CHF 472k (2010: CHF 320k).

During the year, the IFRC made voluntary contributions totalling CHF102k (2010: CHF 217k) to its jointly controlled

operations. At 31 December 2011 and 31 December 2010 there were no balances arising from transactions with jointly

controlled operations.

During the year, the IFRC received voluntary contributions on behalf of the Masambo Fund totalling CHF 79k

(2010: CHF 50k). At 31 December 2011, the IFRC had an outstanding payable due to the Masambo Fund amounting to

CHF 91k (2010: CHF 77k).

During the year, the IFRC transferred CHF 175k (2010: CHF 200k) to the Standing Commission as a contribution

towards the operational costs of the Standing Commission for the year. At 31 December 2011, the IFRC had an

outstanding payable due to the Standing Commission amounting to CHF 52k (2010: CHF 7k).

Other than compensation arising in the ordinary course of business as disclosed above, there were no transactions with

key management personnel. No members of the Governing Board or the Finance Commission, or any other person

related or connected by business to them, have received any remuneration or other compensation from the IFRC during

the year.

35 Capital commitments

Capital expenditure contracted for at the 31 December 2011 but not yet incurred, amounted to CHF 656k

(2010: CHF 3,299k).

36 Contingencies

a) Contingent asset

In June 2011, the IFRC entered into a four year partnership agreement with the United Kingdom Department for

International Development (DFID). Under the terms of the partnership agreement the IFRC is due to receive grant

funding amounting to GBP 28,000k (equivalent to CHF 40,880k at 31 December 2011 exchange rate). The grant is due

in two tranches, a first tranche of GBP 12,000k payable for the period from 1 April 2011 to 31 December 2012 which is

recognised as a pledge receivable in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and as a voluntary contribution in

the Consolidated Statement of Total Comprehensive Income, and a second tranche of GBP 16,000k payable for the

period from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2014. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, IFRC’s performance

will be subject to a mid-term review to be completed prior to the end of 2012. Payment of the second GBP 16,000k

tranche of funding (equivalent to CHF 23,360k at 31 December 2011 exchange rate) is conditional upon satisfactory

performance being confirmed by the mid-term review. Accordingly the second tranche of the grant is considered a

contigent asset and has not been recognised as a receivable or as income in these consolidated financial statements.

The present value of the contingent asset, calculated by applying a five year United Kingdom government bonds

discount rate of 1.75% to the outstanding amount of GBP 16,000k and translating to CHF at the 31 December 2011

foreign exchange rate, amounts to CHF 21,915k.

b) Contingent liabilities

From time to time, usually as part of a restructuring plan, the IFRC terminates staff contracts prior to agreed upon

contract end dates. Terminated staff sometimes bring actions against the IFRC for amounts over and above the amounts

paid by the IFRC upon termination. Whilst liability is not admitted, the IFRC is defending a number of such actions.

Based on legal advice, the IFRC’s management does not expect the outcome of these actions to have a material impact

on the IFRC’s consolidated financial position.




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In the interest of not prejudicing the outcomes of these actions, the IFRC has not disclosed all of the information

required by IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

37 Regional and activity level reporting

For purposes of monitoring and allocating resources, income and expenditure are reported to the Secretary General by

type of Appeal launched by the IFRC and by geographical zone in which the IFRC operates. Amounts reported are

obtained directly from the IFRC’s financial system and are calculated on an accounting basis consistent with the

accounting policies adopted in preparing these consolidated financial statements.

a) Reporting by type of appeal

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Restricted income

Development programmes 133,063 131,792

Disaster Response programmes 136,613 368,430

Tsunami programme ( 3,999) 3,630

Hosted projects 3,411 6,756

Other projects 20,144 2,251

Supplementary Services 27,258 43,514

316,490 556,373

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Restricted expenditure

Development programmes 121,635 136,886

Disaster Response programmes 205,865 240,199

Tsunami programme 10,137 41,254

Hosted projects 6,067 5,737

Other projects 20,535 4,600

Supplementary Services 25,814 43,142

390,053 471,818 b) Reporting by geographical zone

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Restricted income

Africa 85,928 72,649

Americas 38,515 258,407

Asia Pacific 109,833 140,274

Europe & Central Asia 20,500 18,847

MENA 17,161 7,545

Global Programmes 44,553 58,651

316,490 556,373

2011 2010

CHF 000s CHF 000s

Restricted expenditure

Africa 74,091 75,602

Americas 101,729 124,777

Asia Pacific 135,064 185,671

Europe & Central Asia 17,443 19,859

MENA 15,159 8,066

Global Programmes 46,567 57,843

390,053 471,818




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38 Subsequent events

No events have occurred since the balance sheet date that would have a material impact on assets, liabilities, income,

expenditure or cash flows reported in these consolidated financial statements.

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