Saturday, 24 January 2015

Accounting Standard-10 Accounting For Fixed Assets(Key Points)

1).The cost of a fixed asset should comprise its purchase price and any attributable cost of bringing the asset to
its working condition for its intended use.

2).Self-constructed asset shall be accounted at cost.

3).In case of exchange of asset, fair value of asset acquired or the net book value of asset given up whichever is
more clearly evident shall be considered.

4).Revaluation is permitted provided it is done for the entire class of assets. The basis of revaluation should be
disclosed.

5).Increase in value on revaluation shall be credited to Revaluation Reserve while the decrease should be
charged to Profit and Loss Account.

6).Goodwill to be accounted only when paid for.

7).Assets acquired on hire purchase shall be recorded at its fair value.

8).Gross and net book values at beginning and end of year showing additions, deletions and other movements is
required to be disclosed.

10).Assets should be eliminated from books on disposal or when of no utility value.

11).Profit/loss on disposal be recognised on disposal to Profit and Loss Account.

12).Machinery spares that can be used only in conjunction of specific asset shall be capitalised.

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