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IAS 16 applies to property, plant and equipment (PPE). The standard itself defines PPE as "tangible items that are held for use in the production or supply of goods or services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes; and are expected to be used during more than one [accounting] period."
Asset impairment was first addressed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in IAS 16, which became effective in 1983. [2] It was replaced by IAS 36, effective July 1999. [2] In United States GAAP, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) introduced the concept in 1995 with the release of SFAS 121. [3]
While revaluation of some assets is still allowed, the value concepts to be used no longer relate to Limperg's value theory. [9] International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) contain an echo of Limperg's views. IAS 16 Property, plant and equipment allows a choice between measurement at cost and at fair value. If the fair value option is ...
Under IFRS, IAS 16 allows entities to choose between a cost (IAS 16.30) and revaluation (IAS 16.31 to 42) model. If an entity applies the revaluation model, it will measure and report its property plant and equipment at fair value on its balance sheet.
Changes in the revaluation surplus [IAS 16 and IAS 38]. While the AOCI balance is presented in Equity section of the balance sheet , the annual accounting entries, as flows, are presented sometimes in a Statement of Comprehensive Income .
Revaluation Reserve is treated as a Capital Reserve. The increase in depreciation arising out of revaluation of fixed assets is debited to revaluation reserve and the normal depreciation to Profit and Loss account. Selection of the most suitable method of revaluation is extremely important. The most used method is the appraisal method.
Property, Plant and Equipment - Major Inspection or Overhaul Costs 1999 July 15, 2000: January 1, 2005: IAS 16: SIC 24 Earnings Per Share - Financial instruments and other contracts that may be settled in shares 2000 December 1, 2000: January 1, 2005: IAS 33: SIC 25 Income Taxes-Changes in the Tax Status of an Entity or its Shareholders 1999 ...
A fixed asset, also known as long-lived assets or property, plant and equipment (PP&E), is a term used in accounting for assets and property that may not easily be converted into cash. [1] Fixed assets are different from current assets, such as cash or bank accounts, because the latter are liquid assets. In most cases, only tangible assets are ...