Top 5 Advanced Questions on Ind AS 40 for Big 4 CA Interviews #Big4interviewquestions Part-114
1. How is Investment Property initially recognized under Ind AS 40?
Answer: Investment property is initially recognized at cost, which includes purchase price and any directly attributable costs (e.g., legal fees, property transfer taxes). If the asset is acquired in exchange for another asset, its cost is the fair value of the asset given up, unless the exchange lacks commercial substance.
2. What is the accounting treatment for subsequent measurement of investment property?
Answer: Ind AS 40 allows two models for subsequent measurement: the Cost Model and the Fair Value Model. Under the cost model, investment property is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Under the fair value model, investment property is remeasured at fair value, with changes recognized in profit or loss.
3. Can an investment property be transferred to PPE or vice versa under Ind AS 40?
Answer: Yes, an investment property can be transferred to or from PPE when there is a change in use. For example, if the property is now owner-occupied, it must be transferred to PPE. Conversely, if owner-occupied property becomes rented out for investment purposes, it is transferred to investment property. The reclassification occurs at the property's carrying amount.
4. How do you distinguish between investment property and owner-occupied property?
Answer: The primary distinction is the use of the property. Investment property is held to earn rentals or for capital appreciation, rather than for use in the production or supply of goods or services, or for administrative purposes. Owner-occupied property, on the other hand, is used by the entity for business operations.
5. What disclosures are required under Ind AS 40?
Answer: Key disclosures include the methods and assumptions applied in determining fair value, whether the property is measured using the cost or fair value model, and any restrictions on the realizability of the property or remittance of income. Also, if the fair value model is used, the entity must disclose a reconciliation of the carrying amount from the beginning to the end of the period.
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