Accounting · IAS 40 Investment Property
Which statement best describes the accounting treatment that should be applied to the decrease in the fair value of an investment property carried under the revaluation model (in accordance with IAS 16/IAS 40)?
- 1The decrease is recognized in profit or loss to the extent of any previous increase in fair value, and thereafter in other comprehensive income.
- 2The decrease is recognized in other comprehensive income to the extent that a revaluation surplus exists for that property, and thereafter in profit or loss.✓
- 3The decrease is always recognized in other comprehensive income only.
- 4The decrease is always recognized in profit or loss only.
Correct answer
The decrease is recognized in other comprehensive income to the extent that a revaluation surplus exists for that property, and thereafter in profit or loss.
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