Can Land Be Revalued?

In case of land and buildings, revaluation is desirable as their value generally increases over time, and is carried out every 3 to 5 years. In case of plant & machinery, revaluation is carried out only if there is a strong case for it.

How do you record land revaluation?

A revaluation that increases or decreases an asset 's value can be accounted for with a journal entry that will debit or credit the asset account. An increase in the asset's value should not be reported on the income statement; instead an equity account is credited and called a “Revaluation Surplus”.

Which assets should be revalued?

Plant and machinery, land and buildings, furniture, computers, copyright, and vehicles are all examples. read more should be revalued on the basis cost or fair market value, whichever is lower. As per IFRS, fixed assets should be recorded at cost.

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