On 1 October 20X4, Kalatra Co commenced drilling for oil from an undersea oilfield. Kalatra Co is required to dismantle the drilling equipment at the end of its five-year licence. This has an estimated cost of $30m on 30 September 20X9. Kalatra Co’s cost of capital is 8% per annum and $1 in five years’ time has a present value of 68 cents.<br>What is the provision which Kalatra Co would report in its statement of financial position as at 30 September 20X5 in respect of its oil operations?
A. $32,400,000
B. $22,032,000
C. $20,400,000
D. $1,632,000