Intercompany Transfer of Depreciable Assets | Accounting

Just as related parties can transfer land the intercompany sale of a host of other assets is pos­sible. Equipment, patents, franchises, buildings, and other long-lived assets can be involved. Accounting for these transactions resembles that demonstrated for land sales. However, the subsequent calculation of depreciation or amortization provides an added challenge in the development of consolidated statements. Deferral of Unrealized [...]