AS-10 'Accounting for Fixed Asset' has the following guidelines with regard to fixed asset: Determining the Cost of a Fixed Asset: The gross book value of an asset is the historical cost or the cost at which the asset is actually acquired. According to AS-10 Accounting for Fixed Assets', cost is directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to its [...]
In this article we will discuss about Assets:- 1. Definition of Assets 2. Characteristics of Assets 3. Objectives of Valuation 4. Types. Definition of Assets: Financial accounting has basic elements like assets, liabilities, owners' equity, revenue, expenses and net income (or net loss) which are related to the economic resources, economic obligations, residual interest and changes in them. Similarly, balance [...]
The following points highlight the top four valuation concepts of assets. The concepts are: 1. Historical Cost 2. Current Entry Price (Replacement Cost) 3. Current Exit Price (Net Realisable Value) 4. Present Value of Expected Cash Flows. Valuation Concept # 1. Historical Cost: Cost has been the most common valuation concept in the traditional accounting structure. Assets are generally recorded [...]