CBD Inc. (CBD grows and manufactures Cannabis sativa plant species and then curates their product into CBD oil. The company was incorporated in 20X6 and operates out of Prince Edward County, Ontario. CBD Inc. primarily sells its products via online channels to individual consumers. Occasionally it also sells pure oil, in large batch quantities, to independent distributors (i.e. makeup, skincare, and other producers that further refine the products into other goods). The company sells the oil at a standard price of $2,000 per liter of pure oil. Selling costs are approximately 10% of the sales price.
You work for CBD in the accounting department, reporting directly to the controller, Madeline Karbesti. CBD Inc. is a private company that is contemplating taking the company public. Consequently, Madeline would like an analysis of all issues prepared in accordance with IFRS. For agriculture in particular, Madeline has asked that you discuss the differences between IFRS and ASPE. She has provided you with additional financial information in Exhibit I. The company has a 31 December 20X8 year-end.