Financial statements 2009

22. Other current assets

22. Other current assets

22. Other current assets
In CHF'000 31.12.2009 31.12.2008
Loans third parties – short term portion 3 430 6 055
Loans related parties - short term portion 26 525
Prepaid expenses 5 907 8 284
Accrued income 4 361 3 933
State and government institutions 20 379 22 562
Advances to suppliers and employees 8 915 7 690
Deferred contract cost (short term portion) 18 529 10 042
Other receivables 4 795 2 408
     
  92 841 60 974

Loans are measured at amortized cost. The effective interest rate on short term loans was 10.1% (2008: 5.6%). Loans to related parties comprise a loan to Ticketcorner with a maturity not exceeding 12 months which principal amount is kCHF 19 715 and includes accrued interest for kCHF 6 810. In 2008, this loan was classified as long term loan.