15 Questions
What are the two broad classifications of assets mentioned in the text?
Current Assets and Non-current Assets
What concept arises from splitting up the cost of a Fixed Asset over the periods during which benefits will be derived from such asset?
Depreciation
Which assets provide beneft over multiple accounting periods, instead of one accounting period?
Fixed Assets
Which accounting standard deals with Fixed Assets in India?
AS-10 Fixed Assets
Which type of assets are subject to depreciation, according to the text?
All assets except Land
What is the main purpose of recording and reporting fixed assets in financial accounting, as mentioned in the text?
To provide information about the entity's investment in its operational capacity
What governs the accounting for fixed assets and depreciation in India?
Ind AS 16 'Property, Plant and Equipment'
What are considered as fixed assets?
Land, Building, Plant, Machinery
What is the basic accounting for fixed assets related to?
Acquisition and disposal of fixed assets
How are fixed assets accounted for when purchased on cash basis?
Fixed Assets A/e Dr. To Bank A/c
What is the journal entry for acquiring fixed assets by exchange?
Fixed Asset (New) Alc Dr. To Gain on Exchange A/c (if any)
What may result in a loss when acquiring fixed assets by exchange?
Agreed Value < WDV
How are fixed assets which are constructed/developed by an entity recorded in the books?
'Total Cost' of construction
What standard governs the accounting for fixed assets and depreciation in India?
Ind AS 16 'Property, Plant and Equipment'
What is considered as tangible fixed asset?
Land and Building
Study Notes
Classification of Assets
- Assets are broadly classified into two categories: Fixed Assets and Current Assets
Depreciation
- Depreciation arises from splitting up the cost of a Fixed Asset over the periods during which benefits will be derived from such asset
- Depreciation is applicable to Fixed Assets that provide benefits over multiple accounting periods
Accounting Standards
- Accounting Standard (AS) 10 deals with Fixed Assets in India
- Accounting for fixed assets and depreciation in India is governed by the Companies Act, 2013 and the applicable Accounting Standards
Fixed Assets
- Fixed Assets are assets that provide benefits over multiple accounting periods, instead of one accounting period
- Fixed Assets are subject to depreciation
- The main purpose of recording and reporting fixed assets in financial accounting is to match the cost of the asset with the revenue generated by the asset over its useful life
- Fixed Assets are considered as tangible assets
- Examples of fixed assets include land, building, machinery, and equipment
Accounting for Fixed Assets
- Basic accounting for fixed assets is related to the acquisition, use, and disposal of fixed assets
- When purchased on cash basis, fixed assets are accounted for by debiting the Fixed Asset account and crediting the Cash account
- When acquired by exchange, the journal entry is to debit the Fixed Asset account and credit the Asset given in exchange
- A loss may result when acquiring fixed assets by exchange, if the carrying value of the asset given in exchange is more than its fair value
- Fixed assets constructed/developed by an entity are recorded in the books at their cost, which includes all costs incurred until the asset is ready for use
Test your knowledge of accounting for fixed assets and depreciation with this quiz. Learn about the classification of assets, particularly fixed assets, and their importance in entity operations.
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