Advanced Accounting Module 1

CHAPTER a
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INTRODUCTION TO
ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
 Understand the concept of Accounting Standards;
 Grasp the objectives and benefits of Accounting Standards;
 Learn the standards setting process;
 Familiarize with the status of Accounting Standards in India;
 Recognize the International Accounting Standard Authorities;
 Appreciate the emergence of International Financial Reporting
Standards as global standards;
 Differentiate between convergence vs. adoption;
 Know the process of convergence of IFRS in India;
 Understand the concept of Ind AS;
 Understand the objectives and concepts of carve outs/ins.
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CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Introduction,
objectives and Accounting
List of Accounting
benefits of Standards setting
Standards
Accounting process
Standards
International Need for

Convergence to IFRS
Financial Reporting convergence to
in India
Standards (IFRS) Global Standards
Carve Outs and Carve Roadmap for Ind AS

Concept of Ind AS
Ins implementation
1. INTRODUCTION
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) refer to a common set of
accepted accounting principles, standards, and procedures that business
reporting entity must follow when it prepares and presents its financial
statements.
GAAP is a combination of authoritative standards (set by policy boards) and the
commonly accepted ways of recording and reporting accounting information. At
international level, such authoritative standards are known as International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) at many places and in India we have

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authoritative standards named as Accounting Standards (ASs) and Indian
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Accounting Standards (ASs) are written policy documents issued by the

Government with the support of other regulatory bodies e.g., Ministry of
Corporate Affairs (MCA) issuing Accounting Standards for corporates in
consultation with National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) covering the
following aspects of accounting transaction or events in the financial statements:
• recognition;
• measurement;
• presentation; and
• disclosure.
The ostensible purpose of the standard setting bodies is to promote the

dissemination of timely and useful financial information to investors and certain
other stakeholders, having an interest in the company's economic performance.
Accounting Standards reduce the accounting alternatives in the preparation of

financial statements within the bounds of rationality, thereby, ensuring
comparability of financial statements of different enterprises.
Accounting Standards deal with the following aspects:
(i) recognition of events and transactions in the financial statements;
(ii) measurement of these transactions and events;
(iii) presentation of these transactions and events in the financial statements in

a manner that is meaningful and understandable to the reader; and
(iv) the disclosures relating to these transactions and events to enable the
public at large and the stakeholders and the potential investors in particular,
to get an insight into what these financial statements are trying to reflect
and thereby facilitating them to take prudent and informed business
decisions.

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Accounting Standards deal with aspects of
accounting events
Recognition of Measurement of Presentation of Disclosure
events and transactions and transactions and requirements
transactions events events
The following are the benefits of Accounting Standards:

(i) Standardisation of alternative accounting treatments: Accounting
Standards reduce or eliminate, to a reasonable extent, any confusing
variations in the accounting treatment and presentation of economic events
while preparing financial statements.
The standard policies are intended to reflect a consensus on accounting
policies to be used in different identified areas, e.g. inventory valuation,
capitalisation of costs, depreciation and amortisation, etc.
Since it is not possible to prescribe a single set of policies for any specific
accounting area that would be appropriate for all enterprises, it is not
enough to comply with the standards and state that they have been
followed.
In other words, one must also disclose the accounting policies used in
preparation of financial statements. (Refer AS 1, Disclosure of Accounting
Policies given in Accounting Pronouncements).
For example, an enterprise should disclose which of the permitted cost formula
(FIFO, Weighted Average, etc.) has actually been used for ascertaining
inventory costs.
(ii) Requirements for additional disclosures: There are certain areas where
information is not statutorily required to be disclosed. However, accounting
standards may call for appropriate disclosures of accounting policies
followed and other required information in the financial statements which
would be helpful for readers to understand the accounting treatment done
for various items in those financial statements.
(iii) Comparability of financial statements: In addition to improving
credibility of accounting data, standardisation of accounting procedures

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improves comparability of financial statements, both intra-enterprise and
inter-enterprise. Such comparisons are very effective and most widely used
tools for assessment of enterprise’s financial health and performance by
users of financial statements for taking economic decisions, e.g., whether or
not to invest, whether or not to lend and so on.
The intra-enterprise comparison involves comparison of financial statements
of same enterprise over a number of years. The intra-enterprise comparison
is possible if the enterprise uses same accounting policies every year in
drawing up its financial statements.
The inter-enterprise comparison involves comparison of financial statements of
different enterprises for same accounting period. This is possible only when
comparable enterprises use similar accounting policies in preparation of
respective financial statements (or in case the policies are slightly different, the
same are disclosed in the financial statements). The disclosure of acco unting
policies allows a user to make appropriate adjustments while comparing the
financial statements of comparable enterprises.
Standardisation
of alternative
accounting
treatments
Benefits of
Accounting
Standards
Comparability Requirements
of financial for additional
statements disclosures
Since Accounting Standards are principle based, application of Accounting

Standards becomes judgemental in case of complex business transactions.
Accounting Standards have to be read in line with the legal requirements, i.e., in
case of any conflict, Statute would prevail over Accounting Standards.

Another advantage of standardisation is reduction of scope for creative

accounting. The creative accounting refers to twisting of accounting policies to
produce financial statements favourable to a particular interest group. For
example, it is possible to overstate profits and assets by capitalising revenue
expenditure or to understate them by writing off a capital expenditure against
revenue of current accounting period. Such practices can be curbed only by
framing policies for capitalisation, particularly for the borderline cases where it is
possible to have divergent views. The accounting standards provide adequate
guidance in this regard.
2. STANDARDS SETTING PROCESS

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), being a premier accounting
body in the country, took upon itself the leadership role by constituting the
Accounting Standards Board (ASB) in 1977. The ICAI has taken significant
initiatives for the issuance of Accounting Standards to ensure that the standard-
setting process is fully consultative and transparent. The ASB considered the
International Accounting Standards (IASs)/International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRSs) while framing Accounting Standards (ASs) in India and tried to
integrate them, in the light of the applicable laws, customs, usages and business
environment in the country. The composition of ASB includes representatives of
industries, associations of industries (namely, ASSOCHAM, CII, FICCI), regulators,
academicians, government departments, etc. Although ASB is a body constituted
by the Council of the ICAI, it (ASB) is independent in the formulation of
accounting standards. NFRA recommend these standards to the MCA. MCA has to
spell out the accounting standards applicable for companies in India.
The standard-setting procedure of ASB can be briefly outlined as follows:
 Step I – Identification of area:
Identification of broad areas by ASB for formulation of AS.
 Step II – Constitution of study groups:

Constitution of study groups by ASB to consider specific projects and to
prepare preliminary drafts of the proposed accounting standards. The draft
normally includes objective and scope of the standard, definitions of the terms

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Consideration of the preliminary draft prepared by the study group of ASB and
revision, if any, of the draft on the basis of deliberations.
 Step III - Preparation of draft and its circulation:

Circulation of draft of accounting standard (after revision by ASB) to the
Council members of the ICAI and specified outside bodies such as MCA,
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Comptroller and Auditor General
of India (C&AG), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Standing Conference of
Public Enterprises (SCOPE), etc. for comments.
 Step IV - Ascertainment of views of different bodies on draft:
Meeting with the representatives of the specified outside bodies to ascertain
their views on the draft of the proposed accounting standard.
 Step V - Finalisation of exposure draft (E.D.):
Finalisation of the exposure draft of the proposed accounting standard and its
issuance inviting public comments.
 Step VI – Comments received on exposure draft (E.D.):
Consideration of comments received on the exposure draft and finalisation of
the draft accounting standard by the ASB for submission to the Council of the
ICAI for its consideration and approval for issuance.
 Step VII – Modification of the draft:

Consideration of the final draft of the proposed standard by the Council of the
ICAI and if found necessary, modification of the draft in consultation with the
ASB is done.
 Step VIII – Issue of AS:

The accounting standard on the relevant subject (for non-corporate entities) is
then issued by the ICAI. For corporate entities the accounting standards are
issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in consultation with the NFRA.

Standard – Setting Process
Identification of area
Constitution of study group
Preparation of draft and its circulation
Ascertainment of views of different bodies on draft
Finalisation of exposure draft (E.D.)
Comments received on exposure

draft (E.D.)
Modification of the draft
Issue of AS
Earlier, ASB used to issue Accounting Standard Interpretations (ASIs) which

address questions that arise in course of application of standard. These were,
therefore, issued after issuance of the relevant standard. Authority of the ASIs was
same as that of the AS to which it relates.
However, after notification of Accounting Standards by the Central Government
for the companies, where the consensus portion of ASI was merged as
‘Explanation’ to the relevant paragraph of the Accounting Standard, the Council
of ICAI also decided to merge the consensus portion of ASI as ‘Explanation’ to the
relevant paragraph of the AS issued by them. This initiative was taken by the
Council of the ICAI to harmonise both the set of standards, i.e., ASs issued by the
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It may be noted that as per Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Central
Government may prescribe the standards of accounting or any addendum
thereto, as recommended by the ICAI, constituted under section 3 of the
Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, in consultation with and after examination of
the recommendations made by NFRA.
3. HOW MANY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS?

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has, so far, issued 29 Accounting
Standards. However, AS 6 on ‘Depreciation Accounting’ has been withdrawn on
revision of AS 10 ‘Property, Plant and Equipment ’ and AS 8 on ‘Accounting for
Research and Development’ has been withdrawn consequent to the issuance of
AS 26 on ‘Intangible Assets’.
Thus effectively, there are 27 Accounting Standards at present. The ‘Accounting

Standards’ issued by the Accounting Standards Board establish standards which
have to be complied by the business entities so that the financial statements ar e
prepared in accordance with GAAP.
In recent times there are various improvements/developments in the global

accounting standards which have taken place. In India, Ind AS have become
mandatory for certain class of companies as per the MCA roadmap. AS being the
guidelines to prepare financial statements, have to keep pace with these changes
in global accounting scenarios. Number of fundamental changes have been made
in these AS so as to be globally aligned as far as possible.
MCA vide notification date 30 th March 2016 announced Companies (Accounting

Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016. These rules were superseded by the
Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021 which were notified by the MCA
on 23rd June, 2021. Various ASs i.e. AS 2, AS 4, AS 10, AS 13, AS 14, AS 21, AS 29
have been revised to make them in line with corresponding Ind AS to the extent
possible.
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Earlier AS 10 was on ‘Accounting for Fixed Assets’.

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The following is the list of Accounting Standards with their respective date of
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applicability:
AS No. AS Title Date of applicability

1 Disclosure of Accounting Policies 01/04/1993
2 Valuation of Inventories (Revised) 01/04/1999
3 Cash Flow Statement 01/04/2001
4 Contingencies and Events Occurring 01/04/1998
after the Balance Sheet Date (Revised)
5 Net Profit or Loss for the Period, Prior 01/04/1996
Period Items and Changes in Accounting
Policies
7 Construction Contracts 01/04/2002
9 Revenue Recognition 01/04/1993
10 Property, Plant and Equipment (Revised) 01/04/2016
11 The Effects of Changes in Foreign 01/04/2004
Exchange Rates (Revised)
12 Accounting for Government Grants 01/04/1994
13 Accounting for Investments (Revised) 01/04/1995
14 Accounting for Amalgamations (Revised) 01/04/1995
15 Employee Benefits 01/04/2006
16 Borrowing Costs 01/04/2000
17 Segment Reporting 01/04/2001
18 Related Party Disclosures 01/04/2001
19 Leases 01/04/2001
20 Earnings Per Share 01/04/2001
21 Consolidated Financial Statements 01/04/2001
(Revised)
22 Accounting for Taxes on Income 01/04/2006
23 Accounting for Investments in 01/04/2002

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24 Discontinuing Operations 01/04/2004

25 Interim Financial Reporting 01/04/2002
26 Intangible Assets 01/04/2003
27 Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint 01/04/2002
Ventures
28 Impairment of Assets 01/04/2008
29 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and 01/04/2004
Contingent Assets (Revised)
NOTE:
In the study material, Accounting Standards have not been discussed sequentially;
instead the related Accounting Standards have been grouped and discussed in
the ensuing chapters for ease of understanding. For example, the ‘Presentation
and Disclosure based Accounting Standards like AS 1, AS 3, AS 17, AS 18, AS 20 ,
AS 24 and AS 25 have been grouped in one chapter. The chapter-wise grouping
of Accounting Standards, has been discussed in the Study Material, as follows:
Chapter 4: Presentation & Disclosures based Accounting Standards

AS 1 : Disclosure of Accounting Policies
AS 3 : Cash Flow Statements
AS 17 : Segment Reporting
AS 18 : Related Party Disclosures
AS 20 : Earnings Per Share
AS 24 : Discontinuing Operations
AS 25 : Interim Financial Reporting
Chapter 5: Assets based Accounting Standards
AS 2 : Valuation of Inventories
AS 10 : Property, Plant and Equipment
AS 13 : Accounting for Investments

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AS 16 : Borrowing Costs
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AS 19 : Leases
AS 26 : Intangible Assets
AS 28 : Impairment of Assets
Chapter 6: Liabilities based Accounting Standards
AS 15 : Employee Benefits
AS 29 : Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
Chapter 7: Accounting Standards based on items impacting Financial
Statements
AS 4 : Contingencies and Events Occurring After the Balance Sheet Date
Net Profit or Loss for the Period, Prior Period Items and Changes in
AS 5 :
Accounting Policies
AS 11 : The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates
AS 22 : Accounting for Taxes on Income
Chapter 8: Revenue based Accounting Standards

AS 7 : Construction Contracts
AS 9 : Revenue Recognition
Chapter 9: Other Accounting Standards
AS 12 : Accounting for Government Grants
AS 14 : Accounting for Amalgamations (excluding inter- company holdings)

Chapter 10: Accounting Standards for Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Financial Statements of single subsidiaries (excluding
problems involving acquisition of Interest in Subsidiary at Different
AS 21 :
Dates, Cross holding, Disposal of a Subsidiary and Foreign
Subsidiaries).
Accounting for Investment in Associates in Consolidated Financial
AS 23 :
Statements
AS 27 : Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures

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4. STATUS OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

It has already been mentioned that the ASs are developed by the ASB of the ICAI.
The Institute not being a legislative body can enforce compliance with its
standards only by its members. Also, the standards cannot override laws and local
regulations. The ASs are nevertheless made mandatory from the dates specified in
respective standards and are generally applicable to all enterprises, subject to
certain exceptions. The implication of mandatory status of an AS depends on
whether the statute governing the enterprise concerned requires compliance with
the ASs. The Companies Act had earlier notified 28 ASs and mandated the
corporate entities to comply with the provisions stated therein. However, in 2016
the MCA withdrew AS 6. Hence there are now only 27 notified ASs as per the
Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 20211.
5. NEED FOR CONVERGENCE TOWARDS GLOBAL

STANDARDS
The last decade has witnessed a sea change in the global economic scenario. The
emergence of trans-national corporations in search of money, not only for
fuelling growth, but to sustain on-going activities has necessitated raising of
capital from all parts of the world, cutting across frontiers.
Few key aspects which required the need for convergence are as under:
1. Raising funds from international markets:
Each country has its own set of rules and regulations for accounting and financial
reporting. Therefore, when an enterprise decides to raise capital from the markets
other than the country in which it is located, the rules and regulations of that
other country will apply and this in turn will require that the enterprise is in a
position to understand the differences between the rules governing financial
reporting in the foreign country as compared to its own country of origin.
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Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021, has replaced Companies (Accounting Standards)
Rules, 2006, (as amended from time to time) notified by the Central Government and Accounting
Standards issued by the ICAI. The Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021 will apply to
accounting periods beginning on or after April 1, 2021.

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Therefore, translation and reinstatements are of utmost importance in a world
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that is rapidly globalising in all ways. Further, the ASs and principles need to be
robust so that the larger society develops degree of confidence in the financial
statements, which are put forward by organisations.
2. Comparability of Financial Statements:
International analysts and investors would like to compare financial statements

based on similar ASs, and this has led to the growing need for an internationally
accepted set of ASs for cross-border filings. The harmonization of financial
reporting around the world will help to raise confidence of investors, generally, in
the information they are using to make their decisions and assess their risks.
3. Uniformity, Comparability Transparency etc.:
A strong need was felt by legislation to bring about uniformity, rationalisation,

comparability, transparency and adaptability in financial statements. Having a
multiplicity of types of ASs around the world is against the public interest. If
accounting for the same events and information produces different reported
numbers, depending on the system of standards that are being used, then it is
self-evident that accounting will be increasingly discredited in the eyes of those
using the numbers. It creates confusion, encourages error and may facilitate
fraud. The cure for these ills is to have a single set of global standards, of the
highest quality, set in the interest of public. Global Standards facilitate cross
border flow of money, global listing in different stock markets and comparability
of financial statements.
4. Global Investment:
The convergence of financial reporting and ASs is a valuable process that

contributes to the free flow of global investment and achieves substantial benefits
for all capital market stakeholders. It improves the ability of investors to compare
investments on a global basis and, thus, lower their risk of errors of judgment. It
facilitates accounting and reporting for companies with global operations and
eliminates some costly requirements like reinstatement of financial statements. It
has the potential to create a new standard of accountability and greater
transparency provides value to all market participants including regulators. It
reduces operational challenges for accounting firms and focuses their values and
expertise around an increasingly unified set of standards. It creates an

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unprecedented opportunity for standard setters and other stakeholders to
improve the reporting model. For the companies with joint listings in both
domestic and foreign country, the convergence is very much significant.
6. INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARD

BOARD (IASB)
With a view of achieving the objective of setting global standards, the London
based group namely the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC),
responsible for developing International Accounting Standards (IAS), was
established in June, 1973. It is presently known as International Accounting
Standards Board (IASB), The IASC comprises the professional accountancy bodies
of over 75 countries (including the ICAI). Primarily, the IASC was established, in
the public interest, to formulate and publish, IASs to be followed in the
preparation and presentation of financial statements. IASs were issued to
promote acceptance and observance of IASs worldwide. The members of IASC
undertook a responsibility to support the standards developed by IASC and to
propagate those standards in their respective countries.
Between 1973 and 2001, the IASC released IASs. Between 1997 and 1999, the
IASC restructured their organisation, which resulted in formation of IASB. These
changes came into effect on 1st April, 2001. Subsequently, IASB issued statements
about current and future standards. IASB publishes its Standards in a series of
pronouncements called International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
However, IASB has not rejected the standards issued by the IASC. Those
pronouncements continue to be designated as “International Accounting
Standards” (IAS).
The standards issued by IASC till 31.03.2001 are known as IASs and the standards
issued by IASB since 01.04.2001 are known as IFRSs.

7. INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING

STANDARDS (IFRS) AS GLOBAL STANDARDS
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(called IFRIC – International Financial Reporting Standards Interpretation
Committee).
IFRSs are considered as a "principles-based" set of standards. In fact, they
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is moving toward adopting them to some extent. Large number of authorities
permits public companies to use IFRS for stock-exchange listing purposes, and in
addition, banks, insurance companies and stock exchanges may use them for their
statutorily required reports. So, over the next few years, number of companies will
adopt the international standards. This requirement will affect thousands of
enterprises, including their subsidiaries, equity investors and joint venture
partners. The increased use of IFRS is not limited to public-companies listing
requirements or statutory reporting. Many lenders and regulatory and
government bodies are looking to IFRS to fulfil local financial reporting
obligations related to financing or licensing.
8. BECOMING IFRS COMPLIANT

Any country can become IFRS compliant either by adoption process or by
convergence process.
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Adoption would mean that the country sets a specific timetable when specific
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Technique II – Convergence Process:
Convergence means that the country will develop high quality, compatible
accounting standards and there would be alignment of the standards of different
standard setters with a certain rate of compromise, by adopting the requirements of
the standards either fully or partially.
Ind AS are almost similar to IFRS but with few carve outs so as to make them
suitable for Indian Environment.

Convergence with IFRS will result in following benefits:

▪ Improves investor confidence across the world with transparency and
comparability
▪ Improves inter-unit/ inter-firm/inter-industry comparison
▪ Group consolidation will be easy with same standard by all companies in
group irrespective of their global location.
▪ Acceptability of financial statements by stock exchanges across the globe,
which will facilitate listing of Indian companies to international stock
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9. WHAT ARE CARVE OUTS/INS IN IND AS?

The Government of India in consultation with the ICAI decided to converge and
not to adopt IFRS issued by the IASB. The decision of convergence rather than
adoption was taken after the detailed analysis of IFRS requirements and extensive
discussion with various stakeholders.

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Accordingly, while formulating Ind AS, efforts have been made to keep these
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Standards, as far as possible, in line with the corresponding IAS/IFRS and
departures have been made where considered absolutely essential. These
changes have been made considering various factors, such as:
➢ Terminology differences:
Various terminology related changes have been made to make it consistent

with the terminology used in law, e.g., ‘statement of profit and loss’ in place of
‘statement of comprehensive income’ (SOCI) and ‘balance sheet’ in place of
‘statement of financial position’(SOFP).
➢ Removal of options in accounting principles and practices:
Removal of options in accounting principles and practices in Ind AS vis-a-vis

IFRS, have been made to maintain consistency and comparability of the
financial statements to be prepared by following Ind AS. However, these
changes will not result into carve outs.
➢ Difference in economic environment:
Certain changes have been made considering the economic environment of

the country, which is different as compared to the economic environment
presumed to be in existence by IFRS. These differences are due to differences
in economic conditions prevailing in India. These differences which are in
deviation to the accounting principles and practices stated in IFRS, are
commonly known as ‘Carve-outs’.
Additional guidance given in Ind AS over and above what is given in IFRS, is
termed as ‘Carve in’.

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10. CONVERGENCE TO IFRS IN INDIA

In the scenario of globalisation, India cannot isolate itself from the accounting
developments taking place worldwide. In India, so far as the ICAI, NFRA and
various regulators such as SEBI and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are concerned, the
aim is to comply with the IFRS to the extent possible with the objective to
formulate sound financial reporting standards for the purpose of preparing
globally accepted financial statements. The ICAI, being a member of the
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), considered the IFRS and tried to
integrate them, to the extent possible, in the light of the laws, customs, practices
and business environment prevailing in India.
Due to the recent stream of overseas acquisitions by Indian companies, there is
need for adoption of high-quality standards to convince foreign enterprises about
the financial standing as also the disclosure and governance standards of Indian
acquirers.
In India, the ICAI has worked towards convergence of global accounting
standards by considering the application of IFRS in Indian corporate environment.

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Recognising the growing need of full convergence of Ind AS with IFRS, ICAI
constituted a Task Force to examine various issues involved.
Full convergence involves adoption of IFRS in the same form as that issued by the
IASB.
For convergence of Ind AS with IFRS, the ASB in consultation with the MCA,
decided that there will be two separate sets of accounting standards viz. (i) Ind AS
converged with the IFRS – standards which are being converged by eliminating
the differences of the Ind AS vis-à-vis IFRS and (ii) Existing notified AS.
Deviation from
corresponding IFRS,
if required
Application
of IFRS in
India
convergence considering
ICAI to IFRS; legal and Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
other Decision to
not adoption conditions have two
prevailing in set of
India Accounting
standards
Existing Accounting Standards (ASs)
11.WHAT ARE INDIAN ACCOUNTING

STANDARDS (IND AS)?
Ind AS are IFRS converged standards issued by the Central Government of India
under the supervision and control of ASB of ICAI and in consultation with NFRA.
NFRA recommends these standards to the MCA. MCA has to spell out the
accounting standards applicable for companies in India.
Ind AS are named and numbered in the same way as the corresponding IAS.
However, for Ind AS corresponding to IFRS, one need to add 100 to the IFRS
number e g. for IFRS 1 corresponding Ind AS number is 101.

Indian Accounting Standards

Globalization and Transparency of Comparability of Enhanced
Liberalization financial financial Disclosure
statements statements requirements
12. HISTORY OF IFRS-CONVERGED INDIAN

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (IND AS)
First Step towards IFRS
The ICAI being the accounting standards-setting body in India, way back in 2006,
initiated the process of moving towards the IFRS issued by the IASB with a view to
enhance acceptability and transparency of the financial information
communicated by the Indian corporates through their financial statements. This
move towards IFRS was subsequently accepted by the Government of India.
Government of India - Commitment to IFRS Converged Ind AS
As per the original roadmap for implementation of IFRS-converged Ind AS issued

by the Government of India, initially Ind AS were expected to be implemented
from the year 2011. However, keeping in view the fact that certain issues
including tax issues were still to be addressed, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
decided to postpone the date of implementation of Ind AS.
In July 2014, the Finance Minister of India at that time, Late Shri Arun Jaitley Ji, in
his Budget Speech, announced an urgency to converge the existing accounting
standards with the IFRS through adoption of the Ind AS by the Indian companies.
Pursuant to the above announcement, various steps have been taken to facilitate
the implementation of IFRS-converged Ind AS. Moving in this direction, the MCA
issued the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 vide Notification
dated February 16, 2015 covering the revised roadmap of implementation of Ind
AS for companies other than Banking companies, Insurance Companies and
NBFCs and Ind AS.

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As per the Notification, Ind AS converged with IFRS were required to be
implemented on voluntary basis from 1st April, 2015 and mandatorily from 1st
April, 2016.
Separate roadmaps were prescribed for implementation of Ind AS to Banking,

Insurance companies and NBFCs.
13. LIST OF IND AS

The following is the list of notified Ind AS vis-a-vis IFRS and AS:
Ind AS IAS/ IFRS Title of Ind AS/IFRS AS/GN AS/GN Title

101 IFRS 1 First Time Adoption of - -
Indian Accounting
Standards
102 IFRS 2 Share Based Payment GN Guidance Note on
Accounting for Share-
based Payments
103 IFRS 3 Business AS 14 Accounting for
Combinations Amalgamations
104 IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts - -
105 IFRS 5 Non-current Assets AS 24 Discontinuing
Held for Sale and Operations
Discontinued
Operations
106 IFRS 6 Exploration for and GN 15 Guidance Note on
Evaluation of Mineral Accounting for Oil and
Resources Gas Producing Activities
107 IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: - -
Disclosures
108 IFRS 8 Operating Segments AS 17 Segment Reporting
109 IFRS 9 Financial Instruments - -
110 IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial AS 21 Consolidated Financial
Statements Statements

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111 IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements AS 27 Financial Reporting of
Interests in Joint
Ventures
112 IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests - -
in Other Entities
113 IFRS 13 Fair Value - -
Measurement
114 IFRS 14 Regulatory Deferral GN Accounting for Rate
Accounts Regulated Activities
115 IFRS 15 Revenue from AS 7 Construction Contract
contracts with AS 9 Revenue Recognition
customers
116 IFRS 16 Leases AS 19 Leases
IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts
1 IAS 1 Presentation of AS 1 Disclosure of

Financial Statements Accounting Policies
2 IAS 2 Inventories AS 2 Valuation of Inventories
7 IAS 7 Statement of Cash AS 3 Cash Flow Statements
Flows
8 IAS 8 Accounting Policies, AS 5 Net Profit or Loss for
Changes in the Period, Prior period
Accounting Estimates Items and Changes in
and Errors Accounting Policies
10 IAS 10 Events after the AS 4 Contingencies and
Reporting Period Events Occurring After
the Balance Sheet date
12 IAS 12 Income Taxes AS 22 Accounting for Taxes on
Income
16 IAS 16 Property, Plant and AS 10 Property, Plant and
Equipment Equipment
19 IAS 19 Employee Benefits AS 15 Employee Benefits

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20 IAS 20 Accounting for AS 12 Accounting for
Government Grants Government Grants
and Disclosure of
Government Assistance
21 IAS 21 The Effects of Changes AS 11 The Effects of Changes
in Foreign Exchange in Foreign Exchange
Rates Rates
23 IAS 23 Borrowing Costs AS 16 Borrowing Costs
24 IAS 24 Related Party AS 18 Related Party

Disclosures Disclosures
27 IAS 27 Separate Financial - -

Statements
28 IAS 28 Investment in AS 23 Accounting for

Associates and Joint Investment in
Ventures Associates in
Consolidated Financial
Statements
29 IAS 29 Financial Reporting in - -

Hyperinflationary
Economies
32 IAS 32 Financial Instruments: - -

Presentation
33 IAS 33 Earnings per Share AS 20 Earnings per Share
34 IAS 34 Interim Financial AS 25 Interim Financial

Reporting Reporting
36 IAS 36 Impairment of Assets AS 28 Impairment of Assets
37 IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent AS 29 Provisions, Contingent

Liabilities and Liabilities and


Contingent Assets Contingent Assets
38 IAS 38 Intangible Assets AS 26 Intangible Assets
40 IAS 40 Investment Property AS 13 Accounting for

Investments
41 IAS 41 Agriculture - -
14. ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF

INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
(IND AS): A SNAPSHOT
For Companies other than Banks, NBFCs and Insurance Companies
Phase I: 1st April 2015 or thereafter (with Comparatives): Voluntary Basis for any
company (other than Banks, NBFCs and Insurance companies) and its holding,
subsidiary, Joint venture (JV) or Associate Company.
1st April 2016: Mandatory Basis
(a) Companies listed/in process of listing on Stock Exchanges in India or

Outside India having net worth of INR 500 crore or more;
(b) Unlisted Companies having net worth of INR 500 crore or more;
(c) Parent, Subsidiary, Associate and JV of above.
Phase II: 1st April 2017: Mandatory Basis
(a) All companies which are listed/or in process of listing on Stock Exchanges in
India or outside India not covered in Phase I (other than companies listed
on SME Exchanges);
(b) Unlisted companies having net worth of INR 250 crore or more but less than
INR 500 crore;
(c) Parent, Subsidiary, Associate and JV of above.

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• Companies listed on SME exchange are not required to apply Ind AS. Such
companies shall continue to apply existing ASs unless they choose otherwise.
• Once Ind AS are applicable, an entity shall be required to follow the Ind AS for
all the subsequent financial statements i.e. there is no looking back once the
Ind AS are adopted by companies.
• Companies not covered by the above roadmap shall continue to apply

Accounting Standards notified in Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules,
2006.
For Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Scheduled Commercial Banks

(Excluding RRBs) and Insurers/Insurance Companies and
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)

Phase From 1st April, 2018 (with comparatives)
I:
• NBFCs (whether listed or unlisted) having net worth INR 500 crores
or more
• Holding, Subsidiary, JV and Associate companies of above NBFC
other than those already covered under corporate roadmap shall
also apply from said date.
Phase From 1st April, 2019 (with comparatives)
II:
• NBFCs whose equity and/or debt securities are listed or are in the
process of listing on any stock exchange in India or outside India
and having net worth less than INR 500 crores
• NBFCs that are unlisted having net worth INR 250 crores or more
but less than INR 500 crores
• Holding, Subsidiary, JV and Associate companies of above
companies other than those already covered under corporate
roadmap shall also apply Ind AS from the said date.
➢ Applicable to both Consolidated and Individual Financial Statements
➢ NBFC having net worth below INR 250 crores and not covered under the
above provisions shall continue to apply ASs specified in Annexure to
Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.

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Scheduled Commercial banks (excluding RRBs)
➢ Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) excluding Regional Rural Banks
(RRBs) were initially required to implement Ind AS from 1 April 2018.
However, RBI (Reserve Bank of India) vide a press release dated 5 April
2018, deferred the implementation of Ind AS by one year i.e. to be
effective from 1 April 2019 instead of 1 April 2018.
➢ Further, the RBI through a notification dated 22 March 2019, deferred the
Ind AS implementation till further notice. Urban Cooperative banks
(UCBs) and Regional Rural banks (RRBs) are not required to apply Ind AS.
Insurers/Insurance companies
➢ MCA had outlined the road map for implementation of Ind AS by
insurers/insurance companies from 1 April 2018.
➢ IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India)
deferred the implementation of Ind AS in the insurance sector in India for
a period of two years whereby the effective date was deferred to 1st April
2020.
IRDAI, vide circular dated 21 January 2020, has deferred implementation of Ind
AS in the insurance sector till further notice.
SUMMARY
The accounting standards aim at improving the quality of financial reporting by
promoting comparability, consistency and transparency, in the interests of users
of financial statements. The ICAI has, so far, issued 29 ASs. However, AS 6 on
‘Depreciation Accounting’ was withdrawn on revision of AS 10 ‘Property, Plant
and Equipment and AS 8 on ‘Accounting for Research and Development’ has
been withdrawn consequent to the issuance of AS 26 on ‘Intangible Assets’.
Thus, there are 27 ASs at present.
In the scenario of globalisation, India cannot isolate itself from the
developments taking place worldwide. In India, so far as the ICAI and the
Government authorities and various regulators such as SEBI and RBI are
concerned, the aim has always been to comply with the IFRS to the extent
possible with the objective of formulating sound financial reporting standards.

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under the supervision and control of ASB of ICAI and in consultation with NFRA.v
As per the MCA Notification dated 16 th February 2015, Ind AS converged with
IFRS shall be implemented on voluntary basis from 1st April, 2015 and
mandatorily from 1st April, 2016.
Separate roadmaps have been prescribed for implementation of Ind AS in

Banking companies, Insurance companies and NBFCs.

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
MCQs
1. Accounting Standards for non-corporate entities in India are issued by
(a) Central Govt.
(b) State Govt.
(c) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
(d) MCA
2. Accounting Standards
(a) Harmonise accounting policies and eliminate the non-comparability of

financial statements.
(b) Improve the reliability of financial statements.
(c) Both (a) and (b).
(d) manipulate the data for the management.
3. It is essential to standardize the accounting principles and policies in order to

ensure
(a) Transparency.
(b) Consistency.
(c) Comparability .
(d) All the above.
4. Which committee is responsible for approval of accounting standards and

their modification for the purpose of applicability to companies?
(a) NFRA.
(b) MCA.
(c) Central Government Advisory Committee.
(d) IASB

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(a) Cross border flow of money.
(b) Comparability of financial statements.

(c) Uniformity and Transparency of financial statements.
(d) All the three..
Theoretical Questions
6. Explain the objective of “Accounting Standards” in brief. State the advantages
of setting Accounting Standards.
7. Briefly explain the process of issuance of Indian Accounting Standards.
8. Explain the significance of emergence of IFRS as Global Standards.

9. What do you mean by Carve outs/ins in Ind AS? Explain.
ANSWERS/HINTS
MCQs
1 (c) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (b) 5 (d)
6 Accounting Standards are the written policy documents issued by

Government relating to various aspects of measurement, treatment,
presentation and disclosure of accounting transactions and events.
Following are the objectives of Accounting Standards:
a. Accounting Standards harmonize the diverse accounting policies and

practices followed by different companies in India.
b. Accounting Standards facilitates the preparation of financial

statements and make them comparable.
c. Accounting Standards give a sense of faith and reliability to the users.
The main advantage of setting accounting standards are as follows:

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companies comparable which helps investors in decision making.
b. Accounting Standards prevent any misleading accounting treatment.
c. Accounting Standards prevent manipulation of data by the

management.
7. Due to the recent stream of overseas acquisitions by Indian companies,

there is need for adoption of high-quality standards to convince foreign
enterprises about the financial standing as also the disclosure and
governance standards of Indian acquirers.
The Government of India in consultation with the ICAI decided to converge

and not to adopt IFRSs issued by the IASB. The decision of convergence
rather than adoption was taken after the detailed analysis of IFRSs
requirements and extensive discussion with various stakeholders.
The ICAI has worked towards convergence of global accounting standards

by considering the application of IFRS in Indian corporate environment.
Recognising the growing need of full convergence of Ind AS with IFRS, ICAI
constituted a Task Force to examine various issues involved.
Ind AS are issued by the Central Government of India under the supervision
and control of ASB of ICAI and in consultation with NFRA. NFRA
recommends these standards to the MCA and MCA has to spell out the
accounting standards applicable for companies in India.
8. Global Standards facilitate cross border flow of money, global listing in

different bourses and comparability of financial statements. Global Standards
improve the ability of investors to compare investments on a global basis and
thus lowers their risk of errors of judgment. It facilitates accounting and
reporting for companies with global operations and eliminates some costly
requirements say reinstatement of financial statements.
9. Certain changes have been made in Ind AS considering the economic
environment of the country, which is different as compared to the economic
environment presumed to be in existence by IFRS. These differences are due

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IFRS, are commonly known as ‘Carve-outs’. Additional guidance given in
Ind AS over and above what is given in IFRS, is termed as ‘Carve in’.

CHAPTER a
2
FRAMEWORK FOR
PREPARATION AND
PRESENTATION OF
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Understand the meaning and significance of Framework for the
Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements;
 Learn objectives of Financial Statements
 Understand qualitative characteristics of Financial Statements;
 Comprehend recognition and measurement of elements of Financial
Statements;
 Know concepts of capital, capital maintenance and determination of
profit.

CHAPTER OVERVIEW
The framework sets out the concepts underlying the preparation and
presentation of general purpose financial statements prepared by enterprises
for wide range of users. The Accounting Standards Board (ASB) of the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) issued a framework for the Preparation
and Presentation of Financial Statements in July 2000.
This Framework is relevant in context of Companies (Accounting Standards)

Rules, 2021, (which has replaced Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules,
2006, as amended from time to time) notified by the Central Government and
Accounting Standards issued by the ICAI.
This framework provides the fundamental basis for development of new
standards as also for review of existing standards. This framework also explains
components of financial statements, users of financial statements, qualitative
characteristics of financial statements and elements of financial statements.
The framework also explains concepts of capital, capital maintenance and
determination of profit.
1. INTRODUCTION
The development of accounting standards or any other accounting guidelines need
a foundation of underlying principles. (ASB) of ICAI issued a framework in July, 2000
which provides the fundamental basis for development of new standards as also
for review of existing standards. The principal areas covered by the framework are
as follows:
(a) Components of financial statements;
(b) Objectives of financial statements;
(c) Assumptions underlying financial statements;
(d) Qualitative characteristics of financial statements;
(e) Elements of financial statements;

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(f) Criteria for recognition of elements in financial statements;
(g) Principles for measurement of financial elements;
(h) Concepts of Capital and Capital Maintenance.
2. PURPOSE OF THE FRAMEWORK

The framework sets out the concepts underlying the preparation and presentation
of general-purpose financial statements prepared by enterprises for external users.
The main purpose of the framework is to assist:
(a) Enterprises in preparation of their financial statements in compliance with
Accounting Standards and in dealing with the topics not yet covered by any
Accounting Standard,
(b) ASB in its task of development and review of Accounting Standards,

(c) ASB in promoting harmonisation of regulations, Accounting Standards and
procedures relating to the preparation and presentation of financial
statements by providing a basis for reducing the number of alternative
accounting treatments permitted by Accounting Standards,
(d) Auditors in forming an opinion as to whether financial statements conform
to the Accounting Standards,
(e) Users in interpretation of financial statements,
(f) those who are interested in the work of ASB with information about its
approach to the formulation of Accounting Standards.
3. STATUS AND SCOPE OF THE FRAMEWORK

The framework applies to general-purpose financial statements (hereafter referred
to as ‘financial statements’ usually prepared annually for external users, by all
commercial, industrial and business enterprises, whether in public or private sector.
The special purpose financial reports, for example computations prepared for tax
purposes are outside the scope of the framework. Nevertheless, the framework may
be applied in preparation of such reports, to the extent not inconsistent with their
requirements.

Nothing in the framework overrides any specific Accounting Standard. In case of

conflict between an Accounting Standard and the framework, the requirements of
the Accounting Standard will prevail over those of the framework.
4. COMPONENTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A complete set of financial statements normally consists of a Balance Sheet, a
Statement of Profit and Loss and a Cash Flow Statement together with notes, other
statements and explanatory materials that form an integral part of the financial
statements.
All components of the financial statements are interrelated because they reflect
different aspects of same transactions or other events. Although each statement
provides information that is different from each other, none in isolation is likely to
serve any single purpose nor can anyone provide all information needed by a user.
The major information contents of different components of financial statements

are explained as below:
Balance Sheet portrays value of economic resources controlled by an enterprise.

It also provides information about liquidity and solvency of an enterprise which is
useful in predicting the ability of the enterprise to meet its financial commitments
as they fall due.
Statement of Profit and Loss presents the result of operations of an enterprise

for an accounting period, i.e., it depicts the performance of an enterprise, in
particular its profitability.
Cash Flow Statement shows the way an enterprise has generated cash and the
way they have been used in an accounting period and helps in evaluating the
investing, financing and operating activities during the reporting period.
Notes and other statements present supplementary information explaining

different items of financial statements. For example, they may contain additional
information that is relevant to the needs of users about the items in the balance
sheet and statement of profit and loss. They include various other disclosures such
as disclosure of accounting policies, segment reporting, related party disclosures,
earnings per share, etc.

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5. OBJECTIVES AND USERS OF FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS
The objective of financial statements is to provide information about the financial
position, performance and cash flows of an enterprise that is useful to a wide range
of users in making economic decisions.
The framework identifies seven broad groups of users of financial statements.
Users of Financial
Statements
Investors Employees Lenders Suppliers Customers Public

Govt.
and
Creditors
All users of financial statements expect the statements to provide useful

information needed to make economic decisions. The financial statements provide
information to suit the common needs of most users. However, they cannot and do
not intend to provide all information that may be needed, e.g. they do not provide
non-financial data even if they may be relevant for making decisions.
The aforesaid users use financial statements in order to satisfy some of their
information needs. These needs may include the following:
a) Investors - The providers of risk capital are concerned with the risk inherent
in, and return provided by, their investments. They are also interested in
information which enables them to assess the ability of the enterprise to pay
dividends.
b) Employees - Employees and their representative groups are interested in
information about the stability and profitability of their employers. They are
also interested in information which enables them to assess the ability of the
enterprise to provide remuneration, retirement benefits and employment
opportunities.
c) Lenders - Lenders are interested in information which enables them to
determine whether their loans, and the interest attaching to them, will be paid
when due.

d) Suppliers and other trade creditors - Suppliers and other creditors are
interested in information which enables them to determine whether amounts
owing to them will be paid when due. Trade creditors are likely to be
interested in an enterprise over a shorter period than lenders unless they are
dependent upon the continuance of the enterprise as a major customer.
e) Customers - Customers have an interest in information about the
continuance of an enterprise, especially when they have a long term
involvement with, or are dependent on, the enterprise for their goods and
services.
f) Governments and their agencies - Governments and their agencies are
interested in the allocation of resources and, therefore, the activities of
enterprises. They also require information in order to regulate the activities
of enterprises and determine taxation policies, and to serve as the basis for
determination of national income and similar statistics.
g) Public - Enterprises affect members of the public in a variety of ways. For

example, enterprises may make a substantial contribution to the local
economy in many ways including the number of people they employ and their
patronage of local suppliers. Financial statements may assist the public by
providing information about the trends and recent developments in the
prosperity of the enterprise and the range of its activities.
6. FUNDAMENTAL ACCOUNTING ASSUMPTIONS

As per the framework, there are three fundamental accounting assumptions:
Fundamental Accounting
Assumptions
Going concern Accrual Consistency
These are assumptions, i.e., the users of financial statements believe that the same
has been considered while preparing the financial statements. That is why, as long
as financial statements are prepared in accordance with these assumptions, no
separate disclosure in financial statements would be necessary.

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financial statements, then it is assumed that they have already been followed in
their preparation of financial statements.
However, if any of the above-mentioned fundamental accounting assumption is
not followed then this fact should be specifically disclosed.
Let us discuss these assumptions in detail.

(a) Going Concern: Financial statements are normally prepared on the
assumption that an enterprise will continue in operation in the foreseeable future
and neither there is an intention, nor there is a need to materially curtail the scale
of operations.
Financial statements prepared on going concern basis recognise among other
things the need for sufficient retention of profit to replace assets consumed in
operation and for making adequate provision for settlement of its liabilities. If any
financial statement is prepared on a different basis, e.g. when assets of an
enterprise are stated at net realisable values in its financial statements, the basis
used should be disclosed.
Illustration 1
Balance sheet of a trader on 31 st March, 20X1 is given below:
Liabilities ` Assets `
Capital 60,000 Property, Plant and 65,000
Equipment
Profit and Loss Account 25,000 Stock 30,000
10% Loan 35,000 Trade receivables 20,000
Trade payables 10,000 Deferred expenditure 10,000
Bank 5,000
1,30,000 1,30,000
Additional information:
(a) The remaining life of Property, Plant and Equipment is 5 years. The pattern of
use of the asset is even. The net realisable value of Property, Plant and
Equipment on 31.03.X2 was ` 60,000.
(b) The trader’s purchases and sales in 20X1-X2 amounted to ` 4 lakh and ` 4.5
lakh respectively.

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The cost and net realisable value of stock on 31.03.X2 were ` 32,000 and
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(d) Expenses (including interest on 10% Loan of ` 3,500 for the year) amounted to
` 14,900.
(e) Deferred expenditure is amortised equally over 4 years.
(f) Trade receivables on 31.03.X2 is ` 25,000, of which ` 2,000 is doubtful.

Collection of another ` 4,000 depends on successful re-installation of certain
product supplied to the customer.
(g) Closing trade payable is ` 12,000, which is likely to be settled at 5% discount.

(h) Cash balance on 31.03.X2 is ` 37,100.
(i) There is an early repayment penalty for the loan ` 2,500.
You are required to prepare Profit and Loss Accounts and Balance Sheets of the trader
in both cases (i) assuming going concern (ii) not assuming going concern.
Solution
Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 20X2
Case (i) Case (ii) Case (i) Case (ii)

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To Opening Stock 30,000 30,000 By Sales 4,50,000 4,50,000
To Purchases 4,00,000 4,00,000 By Closing 32,000 40,000
Stock
To Expenses 14,900 14,900 By Trade − 600
payables
To Depreciation 13,000 5,000
To Provision for
doubtful debts 2,000 6,000
To Deferred 2,500 10,000
expenditure
To Loan penalty − 2,500
To Net Profit 19,600 22,200
(b.f.)
4,82,000 4,90,600 4,82,000 4,90,600

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Liabilities Case (i) Case (ii) Assets Case (i) Case (ii)
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Capital 60,000 60,000 Property, Plant 52,000 60,000
and Equipment
Profit & Loss A/c 44,600 47,200 Stock 32,000 40,000
10% Loan 35,000 37,500 Trade
receivables (less 23,000 19,000
provision)
Trade payables 12,000 11,400 Deferred 7,500 Nil
expenditure
Bank 37,100 37,100
1,51,600 1,56,100 1,51,600 1,56,100
(b) Accrual Basis: According to AS 1, revenues and costs are accrued, that is,
recognised as they are earned or incurred (and not as money is received or paid)
and recorded in the financial statements of the periods to which they relate.
Further Section 128(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 makes it mandatory for
companies to maintain accounts on accrual basis only. It is not necessary to
expressly state that accrual basis of accounting has been followed in preparation
of a financial statement. In case, any income/ expense is recognised on cash b asis,
the fact should be stated.
Let’s understand the impact of both approaches of accounting by way of an

example.
Example 1
(a) A trader purchased article A on credit in period 1 for ` 50,000.
(b) He also purchased article B in period 1 for ` 2,000 cash.
(c) The trader sold article A in period 1 for ` 60,000 in cash.
(d) He also sold article B in period 1 for ` 2,500 on credit.

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look at the cash basis Profit and Loss Account will convince any reader of the
irrationality of cash basis of accounting.
Cash basis of accounting
Cash purchase of article B and cash sale of article A is recognised in period 1 while
purchase of article A on payment and sale of article B on receipt is recognised in
period 2.
Profit and Loss Account
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Period 1 To Purchase 2,000 Period 1 By Sale 60,000
To Net Profit 58,000 _______
60,000 60,000
_______ By Net Loss 47,500
50,000 50,000
Accrual basis of accounting

Credit purchase of article A and cash purchase of article B and cash sale of article A
and credit sale of article B is recognised in period 1 only.
Profit and Loss Account
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To Net Profit 10,500
62,500 62,500
(c) Consistency: It is assumed that accounting policies are consistent from one
period to another. The consistency improves comparability of financial statements
through time. According to Accounting Standards, an accounting policy can be
changed if the change is required

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(i) by a statute or
(ii) by an Accounting Standard or
(iii) for more appropriate presentation of financial statements.
7. QUALITATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF
The qualitative characteristics are attributes that improve the usefulness of
information provided in financial statements. The framework suggests that the
financial statements should observe and maintain the following four qualitative
characteristics as far as possible within limits of reasonable cost/ benefit.
Qualitative Characteristics of Financial

Statements
Understandability Relevance Comparability Reliability
These attributes can be explained as:

1. Understandability: The financial statements should present information in a
manner as to be readily understandable by the users with reasonable
knowledge of business and economic activities and accounting.
2. Relevance: It is not right to think that more information is always better.. A
mass of irrelevant information creates confusion and can be even more
harmful than non-disclosure.
The financial statements should contain relevant information only.
Information, which is likely to influence the economic decisions by the users,
is said to be relevant. Such information may help the users to evaluate past,
present or future events or may help in confirming or correcting past
evaluations. The relevance of a piece of information should be judged by its
materiality. A piece of information is said to be material if its misstatement
(i.e., omission or erroneous statement) can influence economic decisions of a
user taken on the basis of the financial information. Materiality depends on
the size and nature of the item or error, judged in the specific circumstances
of its misstatement. Materiality provides a threshold or cut-off point rather

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Further it is important to know the constraints also on Relevant and Reliable
Information to better understand the qualitative characteristics of financial
statements. Following are some of the constraints:
a) Timeliness
If there is undue delay in the reporting of information it may lose its
relevance. Management may need to balance the relative merits of
timely reporting and the provision of reliable information. To provide
information on a timely basis it may often be necessary to report before
all aspects of a transaction or other event are known, thus impairing
reliability. Conversely, if reporting is delayed until all aspects are known,
the information may be highly reliable but of little use to users who
have had to make decisions in the interim. In achieving a balance
between relevance and reliability, the overriding consideration is how
best to satisfy the information needs of users.
b) Balance between Benefit and Cost
The balance between benefit and cost is a pervasive constraint rather
than a qualitative characteristic. The benefits derived from information
should exceed the cost of providing it. The evaluation of benefits and
costs is, however, substantially a judgmental process. The preparers and
users of financial statements should be aware of this constraint.
3. Reliability: To be useful, the information must be reliable; that is to say, they
must be free from material error and bias. The information provided are not
likely to be reliable unless:
(a) Transactions and events reported are faithfully represented.
(b) Transactions and events are reported on the principle of 'substance
over form (discussed later in AS-1)'.
(c) The reporting of transactions and events are neutral, i.e. free from bias.
(d) Prudence is exercised in reporting uncertain outcome of transactions or
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4. Comparability: Comparison of financial statements is one of the most
frequently used and most effective tools of financial analysis. The financial
statements should permit both inter-firm and intra-firm comparison. One
essential requirement of comparability is disclosure of financial effect of
change in accounting policies. However, the need for comparability should
not be confused with mere uniformity and should not be allowed to become
an impediment to the introduction of improved accounting standards. It is
not appropriate for an enterprise to continue accounting in the same manner
for a transaction or other event if the policy adopted is not in keeping with
the qualitative characteristics of relevance and reliability. It is also
inappropriate for an enterprise to leave its accounting policies unchanged
when more relevant and reliable alternatives exist.
8. TRUE AND FAIR VIEW

Financial statements are required to show a true and fair view of the performance,
financial position and cash flows of an enterprise. The framework does not deal
directly with this concept of true and fair view, yet application of the principal
qualitative characteristics and appropriate accounting standards normally results in
financial statements portraying true and fair view of information about an
enterprise.
9. ELEMENTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The framework classifies items of financial statements in five broad groups
depending on their economic characteristics.
Elements of Financial Statements
Asset Liability Equity Income Expenses
Gains and losses differ from income and expenses in the sense that they may or
may not arise in the ordinary course of business. Except for the way they arise,
economic characteristics of gains are same as income and those of losses are same
as expenses. For these reasons, gains and losses are not recognised as separate
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1. Asset: An asset is a resource controlled by the enterprise as a result of past
events from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the
enterprise. The following points must be considered while recognising an
asset:
(a) The resource regarded as an asset, need not have a physical substance.
The resource may represent a right generating future economic benefit,
e.g. patents, copyrights, trade receivables. An asset without physical
substance can be either intangible asset, e.g. patents and copyrights or
monetary assets, e.g. trade receivables. The monetary assets are money
held and assets to be received in fixed or determinable amounts of
money.
(b) An asset is a resource controlled by the enterprise. This means it is
possible to recognise a resource not owned but controlled by the
enterprise as an asset, i.e., legal ownership may or may not vest with
the enterprise. Such is the case of financial lease, where lessee
recognises the asset taken on lease, even if ownership lies with the
lessor. Likewise, the lessor does not recognise the asset given on
finance lease as asset in his books, because despite of ownership, he
does not control the asset.
(c) A resource cannot be recognised as an asset if the control is not
sufficient. For this reason specific management or technical talent of an
employee cannot be recognised because of insufficient control. When
the control over a resource is protected by a legal right, e.g. copyright,
the resource can be recognised as an asset.
(d) To be considered as an asset, it must be probable that the resource

generates future economic benefits. If the economic benefits from a
resource is expected to expire within the current accounting period, it
is not an asset. For example, economic benefits, i.e. profit on sale, from
machinery purchased by an enterprise who deals in such kind of
machinery is expected to expire within the current accounting period.
Such purchase of machinery is therefore booked as an expense rather
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the unsold items are recognised as assets, i.e. closing stock, because
the sale of the article and resultant economic benefit, i.e. profit is
expected to be earned in the next accounting period.
(e) To be considered as an asset, the resource must have a cost or value

that can be measured reliably.
(f) When flow of economic benefit to the enterprise beyond the current
accounting period is considered improbable, the expenditure incurred
is recognised as an expense rather than as an asset.
2. Liability: A liability is a present obligation of the enterprise arising from past

events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow of a
resource embodying economic benefits. The following points may be noted:
(a) A liability is a present obligation 1, i.e. an obligation the existence of

which, based on the evidence available on the balance sheet date is
considered probable. For example, an enterprise may have to pay
compensation if it loses a damage suit filed against it. The damage suit
is pending on the balance sheet date. The enterprise should recognise
a liability for damages payable by a charge against profit if it is probable
that the enterprise will lose the suit and if the amount of damages
payable can be ascertained with reasonable accuracy. The enterprise
should create a provision for damages payable by charge against profit,
if probability of losing the suit is more than not losing it and if the
amount of damages payable can be ascertained with reasonable
accuracy. In other cases, the company reports the damages payable as
‘contingent liability’, which does not meet the definition of liability.
Accounting standards define provision as a liability, which can be
measured only by using a substantial degree of estimation.
(b) It may be noted that certain provisions, e.g. provisions for doubtful
debts, depreciation and impairment losses, represent diminution in
1 Present obligation may be legally enforceable as a consequence of a binding contract or statutory

requirement or they may arise from normal business practice, custom and a desire to maintain good
business relations or act in an equitable manner.

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(c) A liability is recognised only when outflow of economic resources in

settlement of a present obligation can be anticipated and the value of
outflow can be reliably measured. Otherwise, the liability is not
recognised. For example, liability cannot arise on account of future
commitment. A decision by the management of an enterprise to acquire
assets in the future does not, of itself, give rise to a present obligation.
An obligation normally arises only when the asset is delivered or the
enterprise enters into an irrevocable agreement to acquire the asset.
Example 2
A Ltd. has entered into a binding agreement with P Ltd. to buy a custom -made
machine for ` 40,000. At the end of 20X1-X2, before delivery of the machine, A Ltd.
had to change its method of production. The new method will not require the machine
ordered and it will be scrapped after delivery. The expected scrap value is nil.
A liability is recognised when outflow of economic resources in settlement of a present
obligation can be anticipated and the value of outflow can be reliably measured. In
the given case, A Ltd. should recognise a liability of ` 40,000 to P Ltd.
When flow of economic benefit to the enterprise beyond the current accounting period
is considered improbable, the expenditure incurred is recognised as an expense rather
than as an asset. In the present case, flow of future economic benefit from the machine
to the enterprise is improbable. The entire amount of purchase price of the machine
should be recognised as an expense. The accounting entry is suggested below:
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Loss on change in production Method Dr. 40,000
To P Ltd. 40,000
(Loss due to change in production method)
Profit and loss A/c Dr. 40,000
To Loss on change in production method 40,000
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after deducting all its liabilities. It is important to avoid mixing up liabilitiesv
with equity. Equity is the excess of aggregate assets of an enterprise over its
aggregate liabilities. In other words, equity represents owners’ claim consisting
of items like capital and reserves, which are clearly distinct from liabilities, i.e.
claims of parties other than owners. The value of equity may change either
through contribution from / distribution to equity participants or due to
income earned /expenses incurred.
4. Income: Income is increase in economic benefits during the accounting

period in the form of inflows or enhancement of assets or decreases in
liabilities that result in increase in equity other than those relating to
contributions from equity participants. The definition of income encompasses
revenue and gains. Revenue is an income that arises in the ordinary course of
activities of the enterprise, e.g. sales by a trader. Gains are income, which may
or may not arise in the ordinary course of activity of the enterprise, e.g. profit
on disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment. Gains are showed separately
in the statement of profit and loss because this knowledge is useful in
assessing performance of the enterprise.
Income earned is always associated with either increase of asset or reduction
of liability. This means, no income can be recognised unless the
corresponding increase of asset or decrease of liability can be recognised. For
example, a bank does not recognise interest earned on non-performing
assets because the corresponding asset (increase in advances) cannot be
recognised, as flow of economic benefit to the bank beyond current
accounting period is not probable.
Thus
Balance sheet of an enterprise can be written in form of:
A – L = E.
Where:
A = Aggregate value of asset
L = Aggregate value of liabilities
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Suppose at the beginning of an accounting period, aggregate values of assets,
liabilities and equity of a trader are ` 5 lakh, ` 2 lakh and ` 3 lakh respectively.
Also suppose that the trader had the following transactions during the accounting
period.
(a) Introduced capital ` 20,000.

(b) Earned income from investment ` 8,000.
(c) A liability of ` 31,000 was finally settled on payment of ` 30,000.
Balance sheets of the trader after each transaction are shown below:
Assets Liabilities Equity

Transactions – =
` lakh ` lakh ` lakh
Opening 5.00 – 2.00 = 3.00
(a) Capital introduced 5.20 – 2.00 = 3.20
(b) Income from investments 5.28 – 2.00 = 3.28
(c) Settlement of liability 4.98 – 1.69 = 3.29
The example given above explains the definition of income. The equity increased
by ` 29,000 during the accounting period, due to (i) Capital introduction ` 20,000
and (ii) Income earned ` 9,000 (Income from investment + Discount earned).
Incomes therefore result in increase in equity without introduction of capital.
Also note that income earned is accompanied by either increase of asset (Cash
received as investment income) or by decrease of liability (Discount earned).
5. Expense: An expense is decrease in economic benefits during the accounting

period in the form of outflows or depletions of assets or incurrence of
liabilities that result in decrease in equity other than those relating to
distributions to equity participants. The definition of expenses encompasses
expenses that arise in the ordinary course of activities of the enterprise, e.g.
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are separately shown in the statement of profit and loss because this
knowledge is useful in assessing performance of the enterprise.
Expenses are always incurred simultaneously with either reduction of asset or

increase of liability. Thus, expenses are recognised when the corresponding
decrease of asset or increase of liability are recognised by application of the
recognition criteria stated above. Expenses are recognised in Profit & Loss
A/c by matching them with the revenue generated. However, application of
matching concept should not result in recognition of an item as asset (or
liability), which does not meet the definition of asset or liability as the case
may be.
Where economic benefits are expected to arise over several accounting

periods, expenses are recognised in the profit and loss statement on the basis
of systematic and rational allocation procedures. The obvious example is that
of depreciation.
An expense is recognised immediately in the profit and loss statement when

it does not meet or ceases to meet the definition of asset or when no future
economic benefit is expected. An expense is also recognised in the profit and
loss statement when a liability is incurred without recognition of an asset, as
is the case when a liability under a product warranty arises.
Example 4
Continuing with the example 3 given earlier, suppose the trader had the following
further transactions during the period:
(a) Wages paid ` 2,000.
(b) Rent outstanding ` 1,000.
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Opening 5.00 – 2.00 = 3.00
(a) Capital introduced 5.20 – 2.00 = 3.20
(b) Income from investments 5.28 – 2.00 = 3.28
(c) Settlement of liability 4.98 – 1.69 = 3.29
(d) Wages paid 4.96 – 1.69 = 3.27
(e) Rent Outstanding 4.96 – 1.70 = 3.26
(f) Drawings 4.92 – 1.70 = 3.22
The example given above explains the definition of expense. The equity decreased by
` 7,000 from ` 3.29 lakh to ` 3.22 lakh due to (i) Drawings ` 4,000 and (ii) Expenses
incurred ` 3,000 (Wages paid + Rent).
Expenses therefore result in decrease of equity without drawings. Also note that
expenses incurred is accompanied by either decrease of asset (Cash paid for wages)
or by increase in liability (Rent outstanding).
Note: The points discussed above leads us to the following relationships:
Closing equity (CE) = Closing Assets (CA) – Closing Liabilities (CL)

Opening Equity (OE) = Opening Assets (OA) – Opening Liabilities (OL)
Capital Introduced = C
Drawings = D
Income = I
Expenses = E
CE = OE + C + (I – E) – D
Or CE = OE + C + Profit – D
Or Profit = CE – OE – C + D
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From above, one can clearly see that profit depends on values of assets and liabilities.
Since historical costs are mostly used for valuation, the reported profits are mostly
based on historical cost conventions. The framework recognises other methods of
valuation of assets and liabilities. The point to note is that reported figures of profit
change with the changes in the valuation basis. Conceptually, this is the foundation
of idea of Capital Maintenance.
10. MEASUREMENT OF ELEMENTS OF

Measurement is the process of determining money value at which an element can
be recognised in the balance sheet or statement of profit and loss. The framework
recognises four alternative measurement bases. These bases relate explicitly to the
valuation of assets and liabilities. The valuation of income or expenses, i.e. profit is
implied, by the value of change in assets and liabilities.
Historical
Cost
Present Measurement Current

Value bases Cost
Realisable
Value
In preparation of financial statements, all or any of the measurement basis can be

used in varying combinations to assign money values to items, subject to the
requirements under the Accounting Standards. However, it may be noted, that
Accounting Standards largely uses the ‘historical cost’ for the purpose of
preparation of financial statements though for some items, use of other value is
permitted, e.g., inventory is recorded at historical costs on its acquisition, however,
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1. Historical Cost: Historical cost means acquisition price. For example, the
businessman paid ` 7,00,000 to purchase the machine, its acquisition price
including installation charges is ` 8,00,000. The historical cost of machine
would be ` 8,00,000.
According to this, assets are recorded at an amount of cash or cash equivalent

paid or the fair value of the asset at the time of acquisition. Liabilities are
recorded at the amount of proceeds received in exchange for the obligation.
In certain circumstances a liability is recorded at the amount of cash or cash
equivalent expected to be paid to satisfy the obligation in the normal course
of business.
When Mr. X, a businessman, takes ` 5,00,000 loan from a bank @ 10% interest
p.a., it is to be recorded at the amount of proceeds received in exchange for
the obligation. Here the obligation is the repayment of loan as well as
payment of interest at an agreed rate i.e. 10%. Proceeds received are `
5,00,000 - it is the historical cost of the transaction. Take another case
regarding payment of income tax liability. You know that every individual has
to pay income tax on his income if it exceeds certain minimum limit. But the
income tax liability is not settled immediately when one earns his income. The
income tax authority settles it sometime later, which is technically called
assessment year. Then how does he record this liability? As per historical cost
basis, it is to be recorded at an amount expected to be paid to discharge the
liability.
Example 5
Mr. X purchased a machine on 1st January, 20X1 at ` 7,00,000. As per historical cost
basis, he has to record it at ` 7,00,000 i.e. the acquisition price. As on 1.1.20X6,
Mr. X found that it would cost ` 25,00,000 to purchase that machine. Mr. X also took
loan from a bank as on 20X1 for ` 5,00,000 @ 18% p.a. repayable at the end of 15th
year together with interest.
As per historical cost, the liability is recorded at ` 5,00,000 at the amount of proceeds
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are carried at the amount of cash or cash equivalent that would have to be v
paid if the same or an equivalent asset was acquired currently. Liabilities are
carried at the undiscounted amount of cash or cash equivalents that would
be required to settle the obligation currently.
Example 6
A machine was acquired for $ 10,000 on deferred payment basis. The rate of
exchange on the date of acquisition was ` 49 per $. The payments are to be made in
5 equal annual instalments together with 10% interest per year. The current market
value of similar machine in India is ` 5 lakhs.
Current cost of the machine = Current market price = ` 5,00,000.
By historical cost convention, the machine would have been recorded at

` 4,90,000.
To settle the deferred payment on current date one must buy dollars at ` 49/$. The
liability is therefore recognised at ` 4,90,000 ($ 10,000 × ` 49). Note that the amount
of liability recognised is not the present value of future payments. This is because, in
current cost convention, liabilities are recognised at undiscounted amount.
3. Realisable (Settlement) Value: For assets, this is the amount of cash or cash
equivalents currently realisable on sale of the asset in an orderly disposal. For
liabilities, this is the undiscounted amount of cash or cash equivalents
expected to be paid on settlement of liability in the normal course of business.
4. Present Value: Assets are carried at the present value of the future net cash
inflows that the item is expected to generate in the normal course of business.
Liabilities are carried at the present value of the future net cash outflows that
are expected to be required to settle the liabilities in the normal course of
business.
Present value (P) is an amount, one has to invest on current date to have an
amount (A) after n years. If the rate of interest is R then,

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Or P (Present value of A after n years) = = A×
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n n
The process of obtaining present value of future cash flow is called

discounting. The rate of interest used for discounting is called the discounting
rate. The expression [1/(1+R) n], called discounting factor which depends on
values of R and n.
Let us take a numerical example assuming interest 10%, A = ` 11,000 and n = 1

year 11,000 = 10,000(1 + 0.1) 1
11,000 1
Or Present value of ` 11,000 after 1 year = 1
=11,000×
(1.10 ) (1.10 )1
Or Present value of ` 11,000 after 1 year = 11,000 × 0.909 = ` 10,000
Note that a receipt of ` 10,000 (present value) now is equivalent of a receipt of

` 11,000 (future cash inflow) after 1 year, because if one gets ` 10,000 now he
can invest to collect ` 11,000 after 1 year. Likewise, a payment of ` 10,000
(present value) now is equivalent of paying of ` 11,000 (future cash outflow)
after 1 year.
Thus if an asset generates ` 11,000 after 1 year, it is actually contributing

` 10,000 at the current date if the rate of earning required is 10%. In other
words, the value of the asset is ` 10, 000. which is the present value of net future
cash inflow it generates.
If an asset generates ` 11,000 after 1 year, and ` 12,100 after two years, it is
actually contributing ` 20,000 (approx.) at the current date if the rate of earning
required is 10% (` 11,000 × 0.909 + ` 12,100 × 0.826). In other words the value
of the asset is ` 20,000(approx.), i.e. the present value of net future cash inflow
it generates.
Under present value convention, assets are carried at present value of future net
cash flows generated by the concerned assets in the normal course of business.
Liabilities under this convention are carried at present value of future net cash
flows that are expected to be required to settle the liability in the normal course
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Example 7
Carrying amount of a machine is ` 40,000 (Historical cost less depreciation). The
machine is expected to generate ` 10,000 net cash inflow. The net realisable value
(or net selling price) of the machine on current date is ` 35,000. The enterprise’s
required earning rate is 10% per year.
The enterprise can either use the machine to earn ` 10,000 for 5 years. This is
equivalent of receiving present value of ` 10,000 for 5 years at discounting rate 10%
on current date. The value realised by use of the asset is called value in use. The value
in use is the value of asset by present value convention.
Value in use = ` 10,000 (0.909 + 0.826 + 0.751 + 0.683 + 0.621) = ` 37,900
Net selling price = ` 35,000
The present value of the asset is ` 37,900, which is called its recoverable
value. It is obviously not appropriate to carry any asset at a value higher
than its recoverable value. Thus the asset is currently overstated by ` 2,100
(` 40,000 – ` 37,900).
11. CAPITAL MAINTENANCE

Capital refers to net assets of a business. Since a business uses its assets for its
operations, a fall in net assets will usually mean a fall in its activity level. It is
therefore important for any business to maintain its net assets in such a way, as to
ensure continued operations at least at the same level year after year. In other
words, dividends should not exceed profit after appropriate provisions for
replacement of assets consumed in operations. For this reason, the Companies Act
does not permit distribution of dividend without providing for depreciation on
Property, Plant and Equipment. Unfortunately, this may not be enough in case of
rising prices. The point is explained below:
We have already observed: P = (CA – CL) – (OA – OL) – C + D
Where: Profit = P
Opening Assets = OA and Opening Liabilities = OL
Closing Assets = CA and Closing Liabilities = CL
Introduction of capital = C and Drawings / Dividends = D
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should not be less than capital to be maintained, which is sum of opening equity
and capital introduced.
It should be clear from above that the value of retained profit depends on the
valuation of assets and liabilities. In order to check maintenance of capital, i.e.
whether or not retained profit is negative, we can use any of following three bases:
Financial capital maintenance at historical cost: Under this convention, opening
and closing assets are stated at respective historical costs to ascertain opening and
closing equity. If retained profit is greater than or equals to zero, the capital is said
to be maintained at historical costs. This means the business will have enough funds
to replace its assets at historical costs. This is quite right as long as prices do not
rise.
Example 8
A trader commenced business on 01/01/20X1 with ` 12,000 represented by 6,000
units of a certain product at ` 2 per unit. During the year 20X1 he sold these units at
` 3 per unit and had withdrawn ` 6,000. Thus:
Opening Equity = ` 12,000 represented by 6,000 units at ` 2 per unit.
Closing Equity = ` 12,000 (` 18,000 – ` 6,000) represented entirely by cash.
Retained Profit = ` 12,000 – ` 12,000 = Nil
The trader can start year 20X2 by purchasing 6,000 units at ` 2 per unit once again
for selling them at ` 3 per unit. The whole process can repeat endlessly if there is no
change in purchase price of the product.
Financial capital maintenance at current purchasing power: Under this
convention, opening and closing equity at historical costs are restated at closing
prices using average price indices. (For example, suppose opening equity at historical
cost is ` 3,00,000 and opening price index is 100. The opening equity at closing prices
is ` 3,60,000 if closing price index is 120). A positive retained profit by this method
means the business has enough funds to replace its assets at average closing price.
This may not serve the purpose because prices of all assets do not change at
average rate in real situations. For example, price of a machine can increase by 30%
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In the previous example 8, suppose that the average price indices at the beginning
and at the end of year are 100 and 120 respectively.
Opening Equity = ` 12,000 represented by 6,000 units at ` 2 per unit.

Opening equity at closing price = ( ` 12,000 / 100) x 120 = ` 14,400 (6,000 x ` 2.40)
Closing Equity at closing price
= ` 12,000 (` 18,000 – ` 6,000) represented entirely by cash.

Retained Profit = ` 12,000 – ` 14,400 = (–) ` 2,400
The negative retained profit indicates that the trader has failed to maintain his
capital. The available fund of ` 12,000 is not sufficient to buy 6,000 units again at
increased price ` 2.40 per unit. In fact, he should have restricted his drawings to
` 3,600 (` 6,000 – ` 2,400).
Had the trader withdrawn ` 3,600 instead of ` 6,000, he would have left with ` 14,400,
the fund required to buy 6,000 units at ` 2.40 per unit.
Physical capital maintenance at current costs: Under this convention, the historical
costs of opening and closing assets are restated at closing prices using specific
price indices applicable to each asset. The liabilities are also restated at a value of
economic resources to be sacrificed to settle the obligation at current date, i.e.
closing date. The opening and closing equity at closing current costs are obtained
as an excess of aggregate of current cost values of assets over aggregate of current
cost values of liabilities. A positive retained profit by this method ensures retention
of funds for replacement of each asset at respective closing prices.
Illustration 2
A trader commenced business on 01/01/20X1 with ` 12,000 represented by 6,000
units of a certain product at ` 2 per unit. During the year 20X1 he sold these units at
` 3 per unit and had withdrawn ` 6,000. Let us assume that the price of the product
at the end of year is ` 2.50 per unit. In other words, the specific price index applicable
to the product is 125.
Current cost of opening stock = ( ` 12,000 / 100) x 125 = 6,000 x ` 2.50 = ` 15,000
Current cost of closing cash = ` 12,000 (` 18,000 – ` 6,000)

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Closing equity at closing current costs = ` 12,000
Retained Profit = ` 12,000 – ` 15,000 = (-) ` 3,000
The negative retained profit indicates that the trader has failed to maintain his
capital. The available fund of` 12,000 is not sufficient to buy 6,000 units again at
increased price of ` 2.50 per unit. The drawings should have been restricted to ` 3,000
(` 6,000 – ` 3,000). Had the trader withdrawn ` 3,000 instead of ` 6,000, he would
have left with `15,000, the fund required to buy 6,000 units at ` 2.50 per unit.
You are required to compute the Capital maintenance under all three bases ie. (i)
Historical costs, (ii) Current purchasing power and (iii) Physical capital maintenance.
Solution
Financial Capital Maintenance at historical costs
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Closing capital (At historical cost) 12,000
Less: Capital to be maintained
Opening capital (At historical cost) 12,000
Introduction (At historical cost) Nil (12,000)
Retained profit Nil
Financial Capital Maintenance at current purchasing power
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Closing capital (At closing price) 12,000
Opening capital (At closing price) 14,400
Introduction (At closing price) Nil (14,400)
Retained profit/(loss) (2,400)

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Closing capital (At current cost) ( 4,800 units) 12,000
Opening capital (At current cost) (6,000 units) 15,000
Introduction (At current cost) Nil (15,000)
Loss resulting in non-maintenance of capital (3,000)
SUMMARY
• Components of Financial Statements
Balance sheet Portrays value of economics resources controlled

by an enterprise
Statement of Profit and Presents the results of operations of an
loss enterprise
Cash flow statement Shows the way an enterprise generates cash
and uses it
Notes, other statements Presents supplementary information explaining
and other explanatory different items
materials
• Users of Financial Statements
Investors Analysis of performance, profitability, financial

position of company
Employees Knowledge of stability, continuity, growth
Suppliers, creditors Determination of credit worthiness
Customers Analysis of stability, profitability

Government Evaluation of entity’s performance and contribution
to social objectives

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attaching to them, will be paid when due
Public Determine contribution to the local economy and
public at large
• Fundamental Accounting Assumptions
Accrual Transactions are recognised as and when they occur,

without considering receipt /payment of cash.
Going concern Enterprise will continue in operation in foreseeable
future and will not liquidate.
Consistency Using same accounting policies for similar
transactions in all accounting periods
• Qualitative Characteristics of Financial Statements
 Understandability  Information presented in financial statements

should be readily understandable by the users
with reasonable knowledge of business and
economic activities.
 Relevance  Financial statements should contain relevant
information only. Information, which is likely to
influence the economic decisions of the users
is called relevant.
 Reliability  Information must be reliable; that is to say, they
must be free from material error and bias.
 Comparability  Financial statements should provide both inter-
firm and intra-firm comparison.
• Elements of Financial Statements
Asset Resource controlled by the enterprise as a result of

past events from which future economic benefits are
expected to flow to the enterprise
Liability Present obligation of the enterprise arising from past
events, the settlement of which is expected to result
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Equity Residual interest in the assets of an enterprise after
deducting all its liabilities
Income/gain Increase in economic benefits during the accounting
period in the form of inflows or enhancement of assets
or decreases in liabilities that result in increase in
equity other than those relating to contributions from
equity participants
Expense/loss Decrease in economic benefits during the accounting
period in the form of outflows or depletions of assets
or incurrence of liabilities that result in decrease in
equity other than those relating to distributions to
equity participants
• Measurement of Elements in Financial Statements
 Historical cost  Acquisition price

 Current Cost Assets are carried at the amount of cash or cash
equivalent that would have to be paid if the same or
an equivalent asset is acquired currently. Liabilities are
carried at the undiscounted amount of cash or cash
equivalents that would be required to settle the
obligation currently.
 Realisable  For assets, amount currently realisable on sale of
(Settlement) the asset in an orderly disposal. For liabilities, this
Value is the undiscounted amount expected to be paid
on settlement of liability in the normal course of
business.
 Present Value Assets are carried at present value of future net cash
flows generated by the concerned assets in the
normal course of business. Liabilities are carried at
present value of future net cash flows that are
expected to be required to settle the liability in the
normal course of business.

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Financial Capital Maintenance
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At historical cost Opening and closing assets are stated at historical
costs
At current purchasing Restatement at closing prices using average price
power indices
Physical capital Restatement at closing prices using specific price
maintenance indices

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MCQs
1. The 'going concern' concept assumes that
(a) The business can continue in operational existence for the foreseeable
future.
(b) The business cannot continue in operational existence for the foreseeable
future.
(c) The business is continuing to be profitable.
(d) The business cannot continue if it is not able to earn profits.
2. Two principal qualitative characteristics of financial statements are
(a) Understandability and materiality
(b) Relevance and reliability
(c) Relevance and materiality
(d) Comparability and materiality.
3. All of the following are components of financial statements except
(a) Balance sheet
(b) Statement of Profit and loss
(c) Human responsibility report
(d) Social responsibility report.
4. An accounting policy can be changed if the change is required
(a) By statute or accounting standard
(b) For more appropriate presentation of financial statements
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) By statute as well as accounting standards.

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Value of equity may change due to
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(a) Contribution from or Distribution to equity participants
(b) Income earned
(c) expenses incurred
(d) All the three.

6. What are the qualitative characteristics of the financial statements which
improve the usefulness of the information furnished therein?
7. “One of the characteristics of financial statements is neutrality”- Do you agree
with this statement?
Practical Questions
8. Mohan started a business on 1 st April 20X1 with ` 12,00,000 represented by

60,000 units of ` 20 each. During the financial year ending on 31 st March, 20X2,
he sold the entire stock for ` 30 each. In order to maintain the capital intact,
calculate the maximum amount, which can be withdrawn by Mohan in the year
20X1-X2 if Financial Capital is maintained at historical cost.
9. Opening Balance Sheet of Mr. A is showing the aggregate value of assets,

liabilities and equity ` 8 lakh, ` 3 lakh and ` 5 lakh respectively. During
accounting period, Mr. A has the following transactions:
(1) Earned 10% dividend on 2,000 equity shares held of ` 100 each
(2) Paid ` 50,000 to creditors for settlement of ` 70,000
(3) Rent of the premises is outstanding ` 10,000
(4) Mr. A withdrew ` 9,000 for his personal use.
You are required to show the effect of above transactions on Balance Sheet in
the form of Assets - Liabilities = Equity after each transaction.
10. Balance Sheet of Anurag Trading Co. on 31 st March, 20X1 is given below:

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Liabilities Amount (`) Assets Amount (`v)
Capital 50,000 Property, Plant and Equipment 69,000
Profit and Loss A/c 22,000 Stock in Trade 36,000
10% Loan 43,000 Trade Receivables 10,000
Trade Payables 18,000 Deferred Expenditure 15,000
Bank 3,000
1,33,000 1,33,000
Additional Information:
(i) Remaining life of Property, Plant and Equipment is 5 years with even use. The
net realisable value of Property, Plant and Equipment as on 31 st March, 20X2
was ` 64,000.
(ii) Firm’s sales and purchases for the year 20X1-X2 amounted to ` 5 lacs and
` 4.50 lacs respectively.
(iii) The cost and net realisable value of the stock were ` 34,000 and ` 38,000
respectively.
(iv) General Expenses for the year 20X1-X2 were ` 16,500.
(v) Deferred Expenditure is normally amortised equally over 4 years starting from
F.Y. 20X0-X1 i.e. ` 5,000 per year.
(vi) Out of trade receivables worth `10,000, collection of `4,000 depends on

successful re-design of certain product already supplied to the customer.
(vii) Closing trade payable is `10,000, which is likely to be settled at 95%.
(viii) There is pre-payment penalty of `2,000 for Bank loan outstanding.

Prepare Profit & loss Account for the year ended 31 st March, 20X2 by assuming it is
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ANSWERS/HINTS
MCQs
1 (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (c) 5 (d)
6. The qualitative characteristics are attributes that improve the usefulness of

information provided in financial statements. Understandability; Relevance;
Reliability; Comparability are the qualitative characteristics of financial
statements. For details, refer para 7 of the chapter.
7. Yes, one of the characteristics of financial statements is neutrality. To be

reliable, the information contained in financial statement must be neutral,
that is free from bias. Financial Statements are not neutral if by the selection
or presentation of information, the focus of analysis could shift from one area
of business to another thereby arriving at a totally different conclusion on the
business results.
Practical Questions
8.
Particulars Financial Capital Maintenance

at Historical Cost (`)
Closing equity
18,00,000 represented by cash
(` 30 x 60,000 units)
Opening equity 60,000 units x ` 20 = 12,00,000
Permissible drawings to keep Capital intact 6,00,000 (18,00,000 – 12,00,000)

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Transactions – =
Opening 8.00 – 3.00 = 5.00
(1) Dividend earned 8.20 – 3.00 = 5.20
(2) Settlement of Creditors 7.70 - 2.30 = 5.40
(3) Rent Outstanding 7.70 – 2.40 = 5.30
(4) Drawings 7.61 – 2.40 = 5.21
10. Profit and Loss Account of Anurag Trading

Co. for the year ended 31st March, 20X2
(Assuming business is not a going concern)
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To Opening Stock 36,000 By Sales 5,00,000
To Purchases 4,50,000 By Trade payables 500
To General expenses 16,500 By Closing Stock 38,000
To Depreciation (69,000-64,000) 5,000
To Provision for doubtful debts 4,000
To Deferred expenditure 15,000
To Loan penalty 2,000
To Net Profit (b.f.) 10,000
5,38,500 5,38,500

CHAPTER a
3
APPLICABILITY OF
ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS
LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Comprehend the status of Accounting Standards;
 Understand the applicability of Accounting Standards.

CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Applicability of AS Applicability
Status of
for Corporate of AS for
AS
Entities Non-Corporate Entities
1. STATUS OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

It has already been mentioned in chapter 1 that the standards are developed by
the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India and are issued under the authority of its Council which are approved by the
MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) for Corporate entities. The standards cannot
override laws and local regulations. The Accounting Standards are nevertheless
made mandatory from the dates notified by the MCA and are generally applicable
to all enterprises, subject to certain exceptions as stated below. The implication of
mandatory status of an Accounting Standard depends on whether the statute
governing the enterprise concerned requires compliance with the Standard, e.g.,
the Ministry of Corporate Affairs have notified Accounting Standards for companies
incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 (or the Companies Act, 2013).
In assessing whether an accounting standard is applicable, one must find correct

answer to the following three questions.
(a) Does it apply to the enterprise concerned? If yes, the next question is:
(b) Does it apply to the financial statement concerned? If yes, the next question is:
(c) Does it apply to the financial item concerned?
The preface to the statements of accounting standards answers the above

questions.

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Accounting Standards apply in respect of any enterprise (whether organised in
corporate, co-operative or other forms) engaged in commercial, industrial or
business activities, whether or not profit oriented and even if established for
charitable or religious purposes. Accounting Standards, however, do not apply to
enterprises solely carrying on the activities, which are not of commercial, industrial
or business nature, (e.g., an activity of collecting donations and giving them to
flood affected people). Exclusion of an enterprise from the applicability of the
Accounting Standards would be permissible only if no part of the activity of such
enterprise is commercial, industrial or business in nature. Even if a very small
proportion of the activities of an enterprise were considered to be commercial,
industrial or business in nature, the Accounting Standards would apply to all its
activities including those, which are not commercial, industrial or business in
nature.
Implication of mandatory status
Where the statute governing the enterprise does not require compliance with the
accounting standards, e.g. a partnership firm, the mandatory status of an
accounting standard implies that, in discharging their attest functions, the
members of the Institute are required to examine whether the financial statements
are prepared in compliance with the applicable accounting standards. In the event
of any deviation from the accounting standards, they have the duty to make
adequate disclosures in their reports so that the users of financial statements may
be aware of such deviations. It should nevertheless be noted that responsibility for
the preparation of financial statements and for making adequate disclosure is that
of the management of the enterprise. The auditor’s responsibility is to form his
opinion and report on such financial statements.
Section 129 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 requires companies to present their
financial statements in accordance with the accounting standards notified under
Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (refer Note below). Also, the auditor is
required by Section 143(3)(e) to report whether, in his opinion, the financial
statements of the company audited, comply with the accounting standards referred
to in Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013. Where the financial statements of a
company do not comply with the accounting standards, the company should
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deviations as per Section 129(5) of the Companies Act, 2013. Provided also that the
financial statements should not be treated as not disclosing a true and fair view of
the state of affairs of the company, merely by reason of the fact that they do not
disclose—
(a) in the case of an insurance company, any matters which are not required to
be disclosed by the Insurance Act, 1938, or the Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority Act, 1999;
(b) in the case of a banking company, any matters which are not required to be
disclosed by the Banking Regulation Act, 1949;
(c) in the case of a company engaged in the generation or supply of electricity,
any matters which are not required to be disclosed by the Electricity Act, 2003;
(d) in the case of a company governed by any other law for the time being in
force, any matters which are not required to be disclosed by that law.
Note: As per the Companies Act, 2013, the Central Government may prescribe
standards of accounting or addendum thereto, as recommended by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India, in consultation with the National Financial
Reporting Authority (NFRA).
Financial items to which the accounting standards apply
The Accounting Standards are intended to apply only to items, which are material.
An item is considered material, if its omission or misstatement is likely to affect
economic decision of the user. Materiality is not necessarily a function of size; it is
the information content i.e. the financial item which is important. A penalty of
` 50,000 paid for breach of law by a company can seem to be a relatively small
amount for a company incurring crores of rupees in a year, yet is a material item
because of the information it conveys. The materiality should, therefore, be judged
on a case-to-case basis. If an item is material, it should be shown separately instead
of clubbing it with other items. For example, it is not appropriate to club the
penalties paid with legal charges.
Accounting Standards and Income Tax Act, 1961
Accounting standards intend to reduce diversity in application of accounting
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allowed in computation of taxable income on the other hand, is a matter of fiscal
policy of the government.
Thus, an expense required to be taken to the Statement of profit and loss by an
accounting standard does not imply that the same is always deductible for income
tax purposes. For example, depreciation on assets taken on finance lease is charged
in the books of lessee as per AS 19 but depreciation for tax purposes is allowed to
lessor, being legal owner of the asset, rather than to lessee. Likewise, recognition
of revenue in the financial statements cannot be avoided simply because it is
exempted under Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Income Computation and Disclosure Standards
Section 145(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, empowers the Central Government to
notify in the Official Gazette from time to time, Income Computation and Disclosure
Standards to be followed by any class of assesses or in respect of any class of
income. Accordingly, the Central Government has, in exercise of the powers
conferred under Section 145(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, notified ten Income
Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDSs) to be followed by all assesses (other
than an individual or a Hindu undivided family who is not required to get his
accounts of the previous year audited in accordance with the provisions of Section
44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961) following the mercantile system of accounting,
for the purposes of computation of income chargeable to income-tax under the
head “Profit and gains of business or profession” or “ Income from other sources”,
from the Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2017-18. The ten notified ICDSs are:
ICDS I : Accounting Policies
ICDS II : Valuation of Inventories
ICDS III : Construction Contracts
ICDS IV : Revenue Recognition
ICDS V : Tangible Fixed Assets
ICDS VI : The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates

ICDS VII : Government Grants
ICDS VIII : Securities

ICDS IX : Borrowing Costs
ICDS X : Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
2. APPLICABILITY OF ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS
For the purpose of compliance of the accounting Standards, the ICAI has issued an
announcement on ‘Criteria for Classification of Entities and Applicability of
Accounting Standards’. As per the announcement, entities are classified into four
levels. Level IV, Level III and Level II entities as per the said Announcement were
referred to as Micro, Small and Medium Entities (MSMEs).
However, when the accounting standards were notified by the Central Government
in consultation with the National Advisory Committee on Accounting Standards,
the Central Government also issued the ‘Criteria for Classification of Entities and
Applicability of Accounting Standards’for the companies.
According to the‘Criteria for Classification of Entities and Applicability of
Accounting Standards’as issued by the Government, there are two levels, namely,
Small and Medium-sized Companies (SMCs) as defined in the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021 and companies other than SMCs (Non-SMCs).
Non-SMCs are required to comply with all the Accounting Standards in their
entirety, while certain exemptions/ relaxations have been given to SMCs.
“Criteria for Classification of Entities and Applicability of Accounting Standards” for
corporate entities and non-corporate entities have been explained in the coming
paragraphs.
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The Companies Act, 1956 is being replaced by the Companies Act 2013 in a phased manner. Now, as per Section
133 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Central Government may prescribe the standards of accounting or any
addendum thereto, as recommended by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, constituted under
section 3 of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, in consultation with and after examination of the
recommendations made by the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). Section 132 of the Com panies
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The Council of the ICAI, at its 400th meeting, held on March 18-19, 2021,
considered the matter relating to applicability of Accounting Standards issued by
the ICAI, to Non-company entities (Enterprises). The scheme for applicability of
Accounting Standards to Non-company entities shall come into effect in respect of
accounting periods commencing on or after 1 April 2020.
1. For the purpose of applicability of Accounting Standards, Non-company
entities are classified into four categories, viz., Level I, Level II, Level III and
Level IV.
Level I entities are large size entities, Level II entities are medium size entities,
Level III entities are small size entities and Level IV entities are micro entities.
Level IV, Level III and Level II entities are referred to as Micro, Small and
Medium size entities (MSMEs). The criteria for classification of Non-company
entities into different levels are given in Annexure 1.
The terms ‘Small and Medium Enterprise’ and ‘SME’ used in Accounting
Standards shall be read as ‘Micro, Small and Medium size entity’ and ‘MSME’
respectively.
2. Level I entities are required to comply in full with all the Accounting
Standards.
3. Certain exemptions/relaxations have been provided to Level II, Level III and
Level IV Non-company entities. Applicability of Accounting Standards and
exemptions/relaxations to such entities are given in Annexure 2.
4. This Announcement supersedes the earlier Announcement of the ICAI on
‘Harmonisation of various differences between the Accounting
Standards issued by the ICAI and the Accounting Standards notified by
the Central Government’ issued in February 2008, to the extent it prescribes
the criteria for classification of Non-company entities (Non-corporate
entities) and applicability of Accounting Standards to non-company entities,
and the Announcement ‘Revision in the criteria for classifying Level II non-
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to such entities. recurrence
Annexure 1
Criteria for classification of Non-company Entities as decided by the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India
Level I Entities
Non-company entities which fall in any one or more of the following categories, at
the end of the relevant accounting period, are classified as Level I entities:
(i) Entities whose securities are listed or are in the process of listing on any stock
exchange, whether in India or outside India.
(ii) Banks (including co-operative banks), financial institutions or entities carrying
on insurance business.
(iii) All entities engaged in commercial, industrial or business activities, whose
turnover (excluding other income) exceeds rupees two-fifty crore in the
immediately preceding accounting year.
(iv) All entities engaged in commercial, industrial or business activities having
borrowings (including public deposits) in excess of rupees fifty crore at any
time during the immediately preceding accounting year.
(v) Holding and subsidiary entities of any one of the above.
Level II Entities
Non-company entities which are not Level I entities but fall in any one or more of
the following categories are classified as Level II entities:
(i) All entities engaged in commercial, industrial or business activities, whose
turnover (excluding other income) exceeds rupees fifty crore but does not
exceed rupees two-fifty crore in the immediately preceding accounting year.
(ii) All entities engaged in commercial, industrial or business activities having
borrowings (including public deposits) in excess of rupees ten crore but not
in excess of rupees fifty crore at any time during the immediately preceding
accounting year.
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Non-company entities which are not covered under Level I and Level II but fall in
any one or more of the following categories are classified as Level III entities:
turnover (excluding other income) exceeds rupees ten crore but does not
exceed rupees fifty crore in the immediately preceding accounting year.
borrowings (including public deposits) in excess of rupees two crore but does
not exceed rupees ten crore at any time during the immediately preceding
accounting year.
Level IV Entities
Non-company entities which are not covered under Level I, Level II and Level III are
considered as Level IV entities.
Additional requirements
(1) An MSME which avails the exemptions or relaxations given to it shall disclose
(by way of a note to its financial statements) the fact that it is an MSME, the
Level of MSME and that it has complied with the Accounting Standards
insofar as they are applicable to entities falling in Level II or Level III or Level
IV, as the case may be.
(2) Where an entity, being covered in Level II or Level III or Level IV, had qualified
for any exemption or relaxation previously but no longer qualifies for the
relevant exemption or relaxation in the current accounting period, the
relevant standards or requirements become applicable from the current
period and the figures for the corresponding period of the previous
accounting period need not be revised merely by reason of its having ceased
to be covered in Level II or Level III or Level IV, as the case may be. The fact
that the entity was covered in Level II or Level III or Level IV, as the case may
be, in the previous period and it had availed of the exemptions or relaxations
available to that Level of entities shall be disclosed in the notes to the
financial statements. The fact that previous period figures have not been
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so covered and gets covered in Level II or Level III or Level IV, the entity will
not qualify for exemption/relaxation available to that Level, until the entity
ceases to be covered in Level I for two consecutive years. Similar is the case
in respect of an entity, which has been covered in Level II or Level III and
subsequently, gets covered under Level III or Level IV.
(4) If an entity covered in Level II or Level III or Level IV opts not to avail of the
exemptions or relaxations available to that Level of entities in respect of any
but not all of the Accounting Standards, it shall disclose the Standard(s) in
respect of which it has availed the exemption or relaxation.
(5) If an entity covered in Level II or Level III or Level IV opts not to avail any one
or more of the exemptions or relaxations available to that Level of entities, it
shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Accounting Standard.
(6) An entity covered in Level II or Level III or Level IV may opt for availing certain
exemptions or relaxations from compliance with the requirements prescribed
in an Accounting Standard:
Provided that such a partial exemption or relaxation and disclosure shall not be
permitted to mislead any person or public.
(7) In respect of Accounting Standard (AS) 15, Employee Benefits, exemptions/

relaxations are available to Level II and Level III entities, under two sub-
classifications, viz., (i) entities whose average number of persons employed
during the year is 50 or more, and (ii) entities whose average number of
persons employed during the year is less than 50. The requirements stated in
paragraphs (1) to (6) above, mutatis mutandis, apply to these sub-
classifications.
Annexure 2
Applicability of Accounting Standards to Non-company Entities
The Accounting Standards issued by the ICAI, as on April 1, 2020, and such
standards as issued from time-to-time are applicable to Non-company entities
subject to the relaxations and exemptions in the announcement. The Accounting
Standards issued by ICAI as on April 1, 2020, are:

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AS 2 Valuation of Inventories
AS 3 Cash Flow Statements
AS 4 Contingencies and Events Occurring After the Balance Sheet Date
AS 5 Net Profit or Loss for the Period, Prior Period Items and Changes in
Accounting Policies
AS 7 Construction Contracts
AS 9 Revenue Recognition
AS 10 Property, Plant and Equipment
AS 11 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates
AS 12 Accounting for Government Grants
AS 13 Accounting for Investments
AS 14 Accounting for Amalgamations
AS 15 Employee Benefits
AS 16 Borrowing Costs
AS 17 Segment Reporting
AS 18 Related Party Disclosures
AS 19 Leases
AS 20 Earnings Per Share
AS 21 Consolidated Financial Statements
AS 22 Accounting for Taxes on Income
AS 23 Accounting for Investments in Associates in Consolidated Financial

Statements
AS 24 Discontinuing Operations
AS 25 Interim Financial Reporting
AS 26 Intangible Assets

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AS 28 Impairment of Assets
AS 29 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
(1) Applicability of the Accounting Standards to Level 1 Non- company

entities.
Level I entities are required to comply in full with all the Accounting
Standards.
(2) Applicability of the Accounting Standards and exemptions/relaxations
for Level II, Level III and Level IV Non-company entities
(A) Accounting Standards applicable to Non-company entities
AS Level II Entities Level III Entities Level IV Entities

AS 1 Applicable Applicable Applicable
AS 3 Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
AS 10 Applicable Applicable with Applicable with
disclosures exemption disclosures exemption
AS 11 Applicable Applicable with Applicable with
disclosures exemption disclosures exemption
AS 13 Applicable Applicable Applicable with
disclosures exemption
AS 14 Applicable Applicable Not Applicable
(Refer note 2(C))
AS 15 Applicable with Applicable with Applicable with
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AS 18 Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
disclosures disclosures exemption disclosures exemption
exemption
(Refer note 2(D)) (Refer note 2(D)) (Refer note 2(D))
AS 22 Applicable Applicable Applicable only for
current tax related
provisions
(Refer note 2(B)(vi))
AS 24 Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
AS 26 Applicable Applicable Applicable with
disclosures exemption
(Refer notes 2(C) (Refer notes 2(C) and (Refer notes 2(C) and
and 2(D)) 2(D)) 2(D))
AS 28 Applicable with Applicable with Not Applicable
disclosures disclosures exemption
exemption
disclosures disclosures exemption disclosures exemption
exemption

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certain requirements have been given to Level II, Level III and Level IV
Non-company entities:
(i) Accounting Standard (AS) 10, Property, Plant and Equipments
Paragraph 87 relating to encouraged disclosures is not applicable to
Level III and Level IV Non-company entities.
(ii) AS 11, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates (revised 2018)
Paragraph 44 relating to encouraged disclosures is not applicable to
Level III and Level IV Non-company entities.
(iii) AS 13, Accounting for Investments
Paragraph 35(f) relating to disclosures is not applicable to Level IV Non-
company entities.
(iv) Accounting Standard (AS) 15, Employee Benefits (revised 2005)
(1) Level II and Level III Non-company entities whose average number
of persons employed during the year is 50 or more are exempted
from the applicability of the following paragraphs:
(a) paragraphs 11 to 16 of the standard to the extent they deal
with recognition and measurement of short-term
accumulating compensated absences which are non-vesting
(i.e., short-term accumulating compensated absences in
respect of which employees are not entitled to cash
payment for unused entitlement on leaving);
(b) paragraphs 46 and 139 of the Standard which deal with
discounting of amounts that fall due more than 12 months
after the balance sheet date;
(c) recognition and measurement principles laid down in
paragraphs 50 to 116 and presentation and disclosure
requirements laid down in paragraphs 117 to 123 of the Standard
in respect of accounting for defined benefit plans. However, such
entities should actuarially determine and provide for the accrued
liability in respect of defined benefit plans by using the Projected
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date on government bonds as per paragraph 78 of the Standard.
Such entities should disclose actuarial assumptions as per
paragraph 120(l) of the Standard; and
(d) recognition and measurement principles laid down in
paragraphs 129 to 131 of the Standard in respect of
accounting for other long-term employee benefits.
However, such entities should actuarially determine and
provide for the accrued liability in respect of other long-
term employee benefits by using the Projected Unit Credit
Method and the discount rate used should be determined
by reference to market yields at the balance sheet date on
government bonds as per paragraph 78 of the Standard.
(2) Level II and Level III Non-company entities whose average number
of persons employed during the year is less than 50 and Level IV
Non-company entities irrespective of number of employees are
exempted from the applicability of the following paragraphs:
(a) paragraphs 11 to 16 of the standard to the extent they deal

with recognition and measurement of short-term
accumulating compensated absences which are non-vesting
(i.e., short-term accumulating compensated absences in
respect of which employees are not entitled to cash
payment for unused entitlement on leaving);
discounting of amounts that fall due more than 12 months
after the balance sheet date;
(c) recognition and measurement principles laid down in
paragraphs 50 to 116 and presentation and disclosure
requirements laid down in paragraphs 117 to 123 of the
Standard in respect of accounting for defined benefit plans.
However, such entities may calculate and account for the
accrued liability under the defined benefit plans by
reference to some other rational method, e.g., a method
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paragraphs 129 to 131 of the Standard in respect of
accounting for other long-term employee benefits. Such
entities may calculate and account for the accrued liability
under the other long-term employee benefits by reference
to some other rational method, e.g., a method based on the
assumption that such benefits are payable to all employees
at the end of the accounting year.
(v) AS 19, Leases
(a) Paragraphs 22 (c),(e) and (f); 25 (a), (b) and (e); 37 (a) and (f); and
46 (b) and (d) relating to disclosures are not applicable to Level II
Non-company entities.
(b) Paragraphs 22 (c),(e) and (f); 25 (a), (b) and (e); 37 (a), (f) and (g);
and 46 (b), (d) and (e) relating to disclosures are not applicable to
Level III Non-company entities.
(c) Paragraphs 22 (c),(e) and (f); 25 (a), (b) and (e); 37 (a), (f) and (g);
38; and 46 (b), (d) and (e) relating to disclosures are not applicable
to Level IV Non-company entities.
(vi) AS 22, Accounting for Taxes on Income
(a) Level IV Non-company entities shall apply the requirements of AS

22, Accounting for Taxes on Income, for Current tax defined in
paragraph 4.4 of AS 22, with recognition as per paragraph 9,
measurement as per paragraph 20 of AS 22, and presentation and
disclosure as per paragraphs 27-28 of AS 22.
(b) Transitional requirements
On the first occasion when a Non-company entity gets classified

as Level IV entity, the accumulated deferred tax asset/liability
appearing in the financial statements of immediate previous
accounting period, shall be adjusted against the opening revenue
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applicable to Level IV Non-company entities.
(viii) AS 28, Impairment of Assets
(a) Level II and Level III Non-company entities are allowed to measure
the ‘value in use’ on the basis of reasonable estimate thereof
instead of computing the value in use by present value technique.
Consequently, if Level II or Level III Non-company entity chooses
to measure the ‘value in use’ by not using the present value
technique, the relevant provisions of AS 28, such as discount rate
etc., would not be applicable to such an entity. Further, such an
entity need not disclose the information required by paragraph
121(g) of the Standard.
(b) Also, paragraphs 121(c) (ii); 121(d) (i); 121(d) (ii) and 123 relating
to disclosures are not applicable to Level III Non-company
entities.
(ix) AS 29, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets (revised
2016)
Paragraphs 66 and 67 relating to disclosures are not applicable to Level
II, Level III and Level IV Non-company entities.
(C) In case of Level IV Non-company entities, generally there are no such
transactions that are covered under AS 14, Accounting for Amalgamations, or
jointly controlled operations or jointly controlled assets covered under AS 27,
Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures. Therefore, these standards
are not applicable to Level IV Non-company entities. However, if there are
any such transactions, these entities shall apply the requirements of the
relevant standard.
(D) AS 21, Consolidated Financial Statements, AS 23, Accounting for Investments
in Associates in Consolidated Financial Statements, AS 27, Financial Reporting
of Interests in Joint Ventures (to the extent of requirements relating to
Consolidated Financial Statements), and AS 25, Interim Financial Reporting,
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only if a Non-company entity is required or elects to prepare and present
consolidated financial statements or interim financial report.
Example 1
M/s Omega & Co. (a partnership firm), had a turnover of ` 1.25 crores (excluding
other income) and borrowings of ` 0.95 crores in the previous year. It wants to avail
the exemptions available in application of Accounting Standards to non -corporate
entities for the year ended 31.3.20X1. Advise the management of M/s Omega & Co
in respect of the exemptions of provisions of ASs, as per the directive issued by the
ICAI.
Solution
The question deals with the issue of Applicability of Accounting Standards to a non-
corporate entity. For availment of the exemptions, first of all, it has to be seen that
M/s Omega & Co. falls in which level of the non-corporate entities. Its classification
will be done on the basis of the classification of non-corporate entities as
prescribed by the ICAI. According to the ICAI, non-corporate entities can be
classified under 4 levels viz Level I, Level II, Level III and Level IV entities.
Non-corporate entities which meet following criteria are classified as Level IV
entities:

turnover (excluding other income) does not exceed rupees ten crores in the
immediately preceding accounting year.
borrowings (including public deposits) does not exceed rupees two crores at
any time during the immediately preceding accounting year.
As the turnover of M/s Omega & Co. is less than ` 10 crores and borrowings less
than ` 2 crores, it falls under Level IV non-corporate entities. In this case, AS 3, AS
14, AS 17, AS 18, AS 20, AS 21, AS 23, AS 24, AS 25, AS 27 and AS 28 will not be
applicable to M/s Omega & Co. Relaxations from certain requirements in respect
of AS 10, AS 11, AS 13, AS 15, AS 19, AS 22, AS 26 and AS 29 are also available to
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Small and Medium-Sized Company (SMC) as defined in Clause 2(e) of the
Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021:
“Small and Medium Sized Company” (SMC) means, a company-
(i) whose equity or debt securities are not listed or are not in the process of
listing on any stock exchange, whether in India or outside India;
(ii) which is not a bank, financial institution or an insurance company;
(iii) whose turnover (excluding other income) does not exceed rupees two-fifty
crores in the immediately preceding accounting year;
(iv) which does not have borrowings (including public deposits) in excess of
rupees fifty crores at any time during the immediately preceding accounting
year; and
(v) which is not a holding or subsidiary company of a company which is not a

small and medium-sized company.
Explanation: For the purposes of clause 2(e), a company should qualify as a Small
and Medium Sized Company, if the conditions mentioned therein are satisfied as
at the end of the relevant accounting period.
Non-SMCs
Companies not falling within the definition of SMC are considered as Non-SMCs.
Instructions
• General Instructions
1. SMCs should follow the following instructions while complying with Accounting
Standards under these Rules:
1.1 The SMC which does not disclose certain information pursuant to the exemptions
or relaxations given to it should disclose (by way of a note to its financial
statements) the fact that it is an SMC and has complied with the Accounting
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Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021 notified under the Companies
Act, 2013. Accordingly, the Company has complied with the Accounting
Standards as applicable to a Small and Medium Sized Company.”
1.2 Where a company, being an SMC, has qualified for any exemption or relaxation
previously but no longer qualifies for the relevant exemption or relaxation in the
current accounting period, the relevant standards or requirements become
applicable from the current period and the figures for the corresponding period
of the previous accounting period need not be revised merely by reason of its
having ceased to be an SMC. The fact that the company was an SMC in the
previous period and it had availed of the exemptions or relaxations available to
SMCs should be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
1.3 If an SMC opts not to avail of the exemptions or relaxations available to an SMC
in respect of any but not all of the Accounting Standards, it should disclose the
standard(s) in respect of which it has availed the exemption or relaxation.
1.4 If an SMC desires to disclose the information not required to be disclosed pursuant
to the exemptions or relaxations available to the SMCs, it should disclose that
information in compliance with the relevant accounting standard.
1.5 The SMC may opt for availing certain exemptions or relaxations from compliance
with the requirements prescribed in an Accounting Standard:
Provided that such a partial exemption or relaxation and disclosure should not be
permitted to mislead any person or public.
Note:
An existing company which was previously not a SMC and subsequently becomes
a SMC, shall not be qualified for exemption or relaxation in respect of Accounting
Standards available to a SMC until the company remains a SMC for two consecutive
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other than those following Indian Accounting Standards
(Ind AS)1
2.3.1 Accounting Standards applicable in their entirety to companies

AS 1 Disclosures of Accounting Policies
AS 2 Valuation of Inventories (revised 2016)
AS 3 Cash Flow Statements
AS 4 Contingencies and Events Occurring After the Balance Sheet Date (revised
2016)
AS 5 Net Profit or Loss for the Period, Prior Period Items and Changes in
Accounting Policies
AS 7 Construction Contracts (revised 2002)
AS 9 Revenue Recognition
AS 10 Property, Plant and Equipment
AS 11 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates (revised 2003)
AS 12 Accounting for Government Grants
AS 13 Accounting for Investments (revised 2016)
AS 14 Accounting for Amalgamations (revised 2016)
AS 16 Borrowing Costs
AS 18 Related Party Disclosures
AS 21 Consolidated Financial Statements (revised 2016)

AS 22 Accounting for Taxes on Income
AS 23 Accounting for Investments in Associates in Consolidated Financial
Statements
AS 24 Discontinuing Operations
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For applicability of Ind AS to companies, refer Notification dated 16th February, 2015, issued by the Ministry of
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AS 27 Financial Reporting of Interest in Joint Ventures
2.3.2 Exemptions or Relaxations for Small and Medium Sized Companies

(SMCs) as defined in the Notification dated June 23, 2021, issued
by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India
(1) Accounting Standards not applicable to SMCs in their entirety:
AS 17 Segment Reporting
(2) Accounting Standards in respect of which relaxations from certain requirements

have been given to SMCs:
(i) Accounting Standard (AS) 15, Employee Benefits (revised 2005)
(a) paragraphs 11 to 16 of the standard to the extent they deal with

recognition and measurement of short-term accumulating
compensated absences which are non-vesting (i.e., short-term
accumulating compensated absences in respect of which
employees are not entitled to cash payment for unused
entitlement on leaving);

discounting of amounts that fall due more than 12 months after
the balance sheet date;
(c) recognition and measurement principles laid down in paragraphs

50 to 116 and presentation and disclosure requirements laid down
in paragraphs 117 to 123 of the Standard in respect of accounting
for defined benefit plans. However, such companies should
actuarially determine and provide for the accrued liability in
respect of defined benefit plans by using the Projected Unit Credit
Method and the discount rate used should be determined by
reference to market yields at the balance sheet date on
government bonds as per paragraph 78 of the Standard. Such
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long-term employee benefits. However, such companies should
actuarially determine and provide for the accrued liability in
respect of other long-term employee benefits by using the
Projected Unit Credit Method and the discount rate used should
be determined by reference to market yields at the balance sheet
date on government bonds as per paragraph 78 of the Standard.
(ii) AS 19, Leases

Paragraphs 22 (c), (e) and (f); 25 (a), (b) and (e); 37 (a) and (f); and 46 (b)
and (d) relating to disclosures are not applicable to SMCs.
(iii) AS 20, Earnings Per Share

Disclosure of diluted earnings per share (both including and excluding
extraordinary items) is exempted for SMCs.
(iv) AS 28, Impairment of Assets

SMCs are allowed to measure the ‘value in use’ on the basis of
reasonable estimate thereof instead of computing the value in use by
present value technique. Consequently, if an SMC chooses to measure
the ‘value in use’ by not using the present value technique, the relevant
provisions of AS 28, such as discount rate etc., would not be applicable
to such an SMC. Further, such an SMC need not disclose the information
required by paragraph 121(g) of the Standard.
(v) AS 29, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets (revised)
Paragraphs 66 and 67 relating to disclosures are not applicable to SMCs.

(3) AS 25, Interim Financial Reporting, does not require a company to present
interim financial report. It is applicable only if a company is required or elects
to prepare and present an interim financial report. Only certain Non-SMCs are
required by the concerned regulators to present interim financial results, e.g.,
quarterly financial results required by the SEBI. Therefore, the recognition and
measurement requirements contained in this Standard are applicable to those
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According to the Criteria for Classification of Entities and Applicability of
Accounting Standards as issued by the Government, there are two levels, namely,
Small and Medium-sized Companies (SMCs) as defined in the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules and companies other than SMCs. Non-SMCs are
required to comply with all the Accounting Standards in their entirety, while certain
exemptions/ relaxations have been given to SMCs. Criteria for classification of
entities for applicability of accounting standards for corporate and non-corporate
entities have been prescribed as per the Govt. notification.

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MCQs
1. Non-corporate entities which are not Level I entities whose turnover (excluding
other income) exceeds rupees ___________ but does not exceed rupees two-fifty
crores in the immediately preceding accounting year are classified as Level II
entities.
(a) five crores.
(b) two crores.
(c) fifty crores.
(d) ten crores.
2. The following Accounting Standard is not applicable to Non-corporate Entities

falling in Level II in its entirety
(a) AS 10.
(b AS 17.
(c) AS 2.
(d) AS 13.
3. All non-corporate entities engaged in commercial, industrial and business

reporting entities, whose turnover (excluding other income) exceeds rupees 250
crores in the immediately preceding accounting year, are classified as
(a) Level II entities.
(b) Level I entities.
(c) Level III entities.
(d) Level IV entities.
4. All non-corporate entities engaged in commercial, industrial or business

activities having borrowings (including public deposits) in excess of rupees two
crores but does not exceed rupees ten crores at any time during the immediately
preceding accounting year.

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(b) Level IV entities.
(c) Level III entities.
(d) Level I entities.
5. “Small and Medium Sized Company” (SMC) means, a company-
(a) which may be a bank, financial institution or an insurance company.
(b) whose turnover (excluding other income) does not exceed rupees two-fifty
(c) whose turnover (excluding other income) does not exceed rupees fifty
(d) whose turnover (excluding other income) does not exceed rupees five
hundred crores in the immediately preceding accounting year.
Theory Questions
6. What are the issues, with which Accounting Standards deal?
7. List the criteria to be applied for rating a non-corporate entity as Level-I entity
and Level II entity for the purpose of compliance of Accounting Standards in
India.
8. List the criteria to be applied for rating a non-corporate entity as Level IV entity
for the purpose of compliance of Accounting Standards in India.
Practical Questions
9. XYZ Ltd., with a turnover of ` 50 crores during previous year and borrowings of
` 1 crore during any time in the previous year, wants to avail the exemptions
available in adoption of Accounting Standards applicable to companies for the
year ended 31.3.20X1. Advise the management on the exemptions that are
available as per the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021.
10. A company was classified as Non-SMC in 20X1-X2. In 20X2-X3, it has been

classified as SMC. The management desires to avail the exemptions or

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ANSWERS/HINTS
MCQs
1 (c) 2 (b) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (b)
6. Accounting Standards deal with the issues of (i) Recognition of events and
transactions in the financial statements, (ii) Measurement of these
transactions and events, (iii) Presentation of these transactions and events in
the financial statements in a manner that is meaningful and understandable
to the reader, and (iv) Disclosure requirements.
7. Refer para 1.2.1 for Criteria to be applied for rating a non-corporate entity as
Level-I entity and Level II entity for the purpose of compliance of Accounting
Standards in India.
8. Refer para 1.2.1 for Criteria to be applied for rating a non-corporate entity as
Level IV entity for the purpose of compliance of Accounting Standards in
India.
Practical Questions
9. The question deals with the issue of Applicability of Accounting Standards for
corporate entities.
The companies can be classified under two categories viz SMCs and Non SMCs
under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021.
As per the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021, criteria for above
classification as SMCs, are:
“Small and Medium Sized Company” (SMC) means, a company-
• whose equity or debt securities are not listed or are not in the process
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• whose turnover (excluding other income) does not exceed rupees two-
fifty crores in the immediately preceding accounting year;
• which does not have borrowings (including public deposits) in excess

of rupees fifty crores at any time during the immediately preceding
accounting year; and
• which is not a holding or subsidiary company of a company which is not

a small and medium-sized company.
Since, XYZ Ltd.’s turnover was ` 50 crores which does not exceed ` 250
crores and borrowings of ` 1 crore are less than ` 50 crores, it is a small
and medium sized company (SMC).
10. As per Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021, an existing company,

which was previously not a SMC and subsequently becomes a SMC, should
not be qualified for exemption or relaxation in respect of accounting
standards available to a SMC until the company remains a SMC for two
consecutive accounting periods. Therefore, the management of the company
cannot avail the exemptions/ relaxations available to the SMCs for the FY
20X2-X3.

1.1
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PRESENTATION &
DISCLOSURES BASED
ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS
UNIT 1: ACCOUNTING STANDARD 1
DISCLOSURE OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After studying this chapter, you would be able to Comprehend the-
 Fundamental Accounting Assumptions
 Nature of Accounting Policies
 Areas in Which Different Accounting Policies are Encountered.
 Considerations in the Selection of Accounting Policies.

1.1 INTRODUCTION
Irrespective of extent of standardization, diversity in accounting policies is
unavoidable for two reasons. First, accounting standards cannot and do not cover
all possible areas of accounting and enterprises have the freedom of adopting any
reasonable accounting policy in areas not covered by a standard.
Second, since enterprises operate in diverse situations, it is impossible to develop
a single set of policies applicable to all enterprises for all time.
The accounting standards, therefore, permit more than one policy even in areas
covered by it. Differences in accounting policies lead to differences in reported
information even if underlying transactions are same. The qualitative characteristic
of comparability of financial statements, therefore, suffers due to diversity of
accounting policies. Since uniformity is impossible, and accounting standards
permit more than one alternative in many cases, it is not enough to say that all
standards have been complied with. For these reasons, Accounting Standard 1
requires enterprises to disclose significant accounting policies actually adopted by
them in preparation of their financial statements. Such disclosures allow the users
of financial statements to take the differences in accounting policies into
consideration and to make necessary adjustments in their analysis of such financial
statements.
The purpose of Accounting Standard 1, Disclosure of Accounting Policies, is to
promote better understanding of financial statements by requiring disclosure of
significant accounting policies in an orderly manner. As explained in the preceding
paragraph, such disclosures facilitate more meaningful comparison between
financial statements of different enterprises for same accounting period. The
standard also requires disclosure of changes in accounting policies such that the
users can compare financial statements of same enterprise for different accounting
periods.
This Accounting Standard applies to all enterprises.

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1.2 FUNDAMENTAL ACCOUNTING ASSUMPTIONS
Assumptions
Going concern Consistency Accrual
Assumptions
If followed If not followed
Disclosure required in financial

Not required to be disclosed
statements
Going Concern: The financial statements are normally prepared on the assumption
that an enterprise will continue its operations in the foreseeable future and neither
there is intention, nor there is need to materially curtail the scale of operations.
Financial statements prepared on going concern basis recognise among other
things the need for sufficient retention of profit to replace assets consumed in
operation and for making adequate provision for settlement of its liabilities.
Consistency: The principle of consistency refers to the practice of using same

accounting policies for similar transactions in all accounting periods. The
consistency improves comparability of financial statements through time. An
accounting policy can be changed if the change is required (i) by a statute (ii) by
an accounting standard (iii) for more appropriate presentation of financial
statements.
Accrual basis of accounting: Under this basis of accounting, transactions are

recognised as soon as they occur, whether or not cash or cash equivalent is actually
received or paid. Accrual basis ensures better matching between revenue and cost

and profit/loss obtained on this basis reflects activities of the enterprise during an
accounting period, rather than cash flows generated by it.
While accrual basis is a more logical approach to profit determination than the cash
basis of accounting, it exposes an enterprise to the risk of recognising an income
before actual receipt. The accrual basis can, therefore, overstate the divisible profits
and dividend decisions based on such overstated profit lead to erosion of capital.
For this reason, accounting standards require that no revenue should be recognised
unless the amount of consideration and actual realisation of the consideration is
reasonably certain.
Despite the possibility of distribution of profit not actually earned, accrual basis of
accounting is generally followed because of its logical superiority over cash basis
of accounting. Section 128(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 makes it mandatory for
companies to maintain accounts on accrual basis only. It is not necessary to
expressly state that accrual basis of accounting has been followed in preparation
of a financial statement. In case, any income/expense is recognised on cash basis,
the fact should be stated.
1.3 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting policies refer to the specific accounting principles and the methods
of applying those principles adopted by the enterprise in the preparation and
presentation of financial statements.
Accountant has to make decisions from various options for recording or disclosing
items in the books of accounts e.g.
Items to be disclosed Method of disclosure or valuation
Inventories FIFO, Weighted Average etc.
Cash Flow Statement Direct Method, Indirect Method
This list is not exhaustive i.e. endless. For every item right from valuation of assets
and liabilities to recognition of revenue, providing for expected losses, for each
event, accountant need to form principles and evolve a method to adopt those
principles. This method of forming and applying accounting principles is known as
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As we say that accounts is both science and art, it’s a science because we have some
tested accounting principles, which are applicable universally, but simultaneously
the application of these principles depends on the personal ability of each
accountant. Since different accountants may have different approach, we generally
find that in different enterprises under same industry, different accounting policies
are followed. Though ICAI along with Government is trying to reduce the number
of accounting policies followed in India but still it cannot be reduced to one.
Accounting policy adopted will have considerable effect on the financial results
disclosed by the financial statements; it makes it almost difficult to compare two
financial statements.
1.4 SELECTION OF ACCOUNTING POLICY

Financial Statements are prepared to portray a true and fair view of the
performance and state of affairs of an enterprise. In selecting a policy, alternative
accounting policies should be evaluated in that light. In particular, major
considerations that govern selection of a particular policy are:
Prudence: In view of uncertainty associated with future events, profits are not
anticipated, but losses are provided for as a matter of conservatism. Provision
should be created for all known liabilities and losses even though the amount
cannot be determined with certainty and represents only a best estimate in the
light of available information. The exercise of prudence in selection of accounting
policies ensure that (i) profits are not overstated (ii) losses are not understated (iii)
assets are not overstated and (iv) liabilities are not understated.
Example 1
The most common example of exercise of prudence in selection of accounting policy

is the policy of valuing inventory at lower of cost and net realisable value.
Suppose a trader has purchased 500 units of certain article @ ` 10 per unit. He sold
400 articles @ ` 15 per unit. If the net realisable value per unit of the unsold article
is ` 15, the trader should value his stock at ` 10 per unit and thus ignoring the profit
` 500 that he may earn in next accounting period by selling 100 units of unsold
articles. If the net realisable value per unit of the unsold article is ` 8, the trader
should value his stock at `8 per unit and thus recognising possible loss ` 200 that he

may incur in next accounting period by selling 100 units of unsold articles.
Profit of the trader if net realisable value of unsold article is ` 15
= Sale – Cost of goods sold = (400 x ` 15) – (500 x ` 10 – 100 x ` 10) = ` 2,000
Profit of the trader if net realisable value of unsold article is ` 8

= Sale – Cost of goods sold = (400 x ` 15) – (500 x `10 – 100 x ` 8) = ` 1,800
Example 2
Exercise of prudence does not permit creation of hidden reserve by understating

profits and assets or by overstating liabilities and losses. Suppose a company is facing
a damage suit. No provision for damages should be recognised by a charge against
profit, unless the probability of losing the suit is more than the probability of not
losing it.
Substance over form: Transactions and other events should be accounted for and
presented in accordance with their substance and financial reality and not merely
by their legal form.
Materiality: Financial statements should disclose all ‘material items, i.e. the items
the knowledge of which might influence the decisions of the user of the financial
statement. Materiality is not always a matter of relative size. For example a small
amount lost by fraudulent practices of certain employees can indicate a serious
flaw in the enterprise’s internal control system requiring immediate attention to
avoid greater losses in future. In certain cases quantitative limits of materiality is
specified. A few of such cases are given below:
(a) A company should disclose by way of notes additional information regarding
any item of income or expenditure which exceeds 1% of the revenue from
operations or `1,00,000 whichever is higher (Refer general Instructions for
preparation of Statement of Profit and Loss in Schedule III to the Companies
Act, 2013).
(b) A company should disclose in Notes to Accounts, shares in the company held
by each shareholder holding more than 5 per cent shares specifying the
number of shares held. (Refer general Instructions for Balance Sheet in
Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013).
Manner of disclosure: All significant accounting policies adopted in the
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The disclosure of the significant accounting policies as such should form part of
the financial statements and the significant accounting policies should normally be
disclosed in one place.
1.5 DISCLOSURE OF CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING

POLICIES
Any change in the accounting policies which has a material effect in the current
period or which is reasonably expected to have a material effect in a later period
should be disclosed. In the case of a change in accounting policies, which has a
material effect in the current period, the amount by which any item in the financial
statements is affected by such change should also be disclosed to the extent
ascertainable. Where such amount is not ascertainable, wholly or in part, the fact
should be indicated.
Change in Accounting
Policy
Not material in current period but

Material in current period
ascertainable in later periods
Fact of such change in later

Amount Amount not
period to be disclosed in
ascertained ascertained
current period.
Amount to be Fact to be
disclosed disclosed
Example 3
A simple disclosure that an accounting policy has been changed is not of much use
for a reader of a financial statement. The effect of change should , therefore, be
disclosed wherever ascertainable. Suppose a company has switched over to weighted
average formula for ascertaining cost of inventory, from the earlier practice of using

FIFO. If the closing inventory using FIFO method is `2 lakhs and that by weighted
average method is `1.8 lakhs, the change in accounting policy pulls down profit and
value of inventory by `20,000. The company may disclose the change in accounting
policy in the following manner:
‘The company values its inventory at lower of cost or net realisable value. Since net
realisable value of all items of inventory in the current year was greater than
respective costs, the company valued its inventory at cost. In the present year , the
company has changed to weighted average method, which better reflects the
consumption pattern of inventory, for ascertaining inventory costs from the earlier
practice of using FIFO method for the purpose. The change in policy has reduced
profit for the year and value of inventory as at the year end by `20,000.
A change in accounting policy is to be disclosed if the change is reasonably expected
to have material effect in future accounting periods, even if the change has no
material effect in the current accounting period.
The above requirement ensures that all important changes in accounting policies are
actually disclosed.
1.6 DISCLOSURE OF DEVIATIONS FROM FUNDA-

MENTAL ACCOUNTING ASSUMPTIONS
If the fundamental accounting assumptions, viz. Going concern, Consistency and
Accrual are followed in financial statements, specific disclosure is not required. If a
fundamental accounting assumption is not followed, the fact should be disclosed.
The principle of consistency refers to the practice of using same accounting policies
for similar transactions in all accounting periods.
Illustration 1
In the books of M/s Prashant Ltd., closing inventory as at 31.03.20X2 amounts to

` 1,63,000 (on the basis of FIFO method).
The company decides to change from FIFO method to weighted average method for
ascertaining the cost of inventory from the year 20X1-X2. On the basis of weighted
average method, closing inventory as on 31.03.20X2 amounts to ` 1,47,000.
Realisable value of the inventory as on 31.03.20X2 amounts to ` 1,95,000.

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Solution
As per AS 1“Disclosure of Accounting Policies”, any change in an accounting policy

which has a material effect should be disclosed in the financial statements. The
amount by which any item in the financial statements is affected by such change
should also be disclosed to the extent ascertainable. Where such amount is not
ascertainable, wholly or in part, the fact should be indicated. Thus Prashant Ltd.
should disclose the change in valuation method of inventory and its effect on
financial statements. The company may disclose the change in accounting policy in
the following manner:
‘The company values its inventory at lower of cost and net realizable value. Since
net realizable value of all items of inventory in the current year was greater than
respective costs, the company valued its inventory at cost. In the present year i.e.
20X1-X2, the company has changed to weighted average method, which better
reflects the consumption pattern of inventory, for ascertaining inventory costs from
the earlier practice of using FIFO for the purpose. The change in policy has reduced
current profit and value of inventory by ` 16,000.
Illustration 2
Jagannath Ltd. had made a rights issue of shares in 20X2. In the offer document to
its members, it had projected a surplus of `40 crores during the accounting year to
end on 31st March, 20X2. The draft results for the year, prepared on the hitherto
followed accounting policies and presented for perusal of the board of directors
showed a deficit of `10 crores. The board in consultation with the managing director,
decided on the following:
(i) Value year-end inventory at works cost ( ` 50 crores) instead of the hitherto
method of valuation of inventory at prime cost ( ` 30 crores).
(ii) Provide for permanent diminution in the value of investments, which had taken
place over the past five years, the amount of provision being `10 crores.
As chief accountant of the company, you are asked by the managing director to draft
the notes on accounts for inclusion in the annual report for 20X1-20X2.

Solution
As per AS 1, any change in the accounting policies which has a material effect in
the current period or which is reasonably expected to have a material effect in later
periods should be disclosed. In the case of a change in accounting policies which
has a material effect in the current period, the amount by which any item in the
financial statements is affected by such change should also be disclosed to the
extent ascertainable. Where such amount is not ascertainable, wholly or in part, the
fact should be indicated. Accordingly, the notes on accounts should properly
disclose the change and its effect.
Notes on Accounts:
(i) During the year inventory has been valued at factory cost, against the practice
of valuing it at prime cost as was the practice till last year. This has been done
to take cognizance of the more capital intensive method of production on
account of heavy capital expenditure during the year. As a result of this
change, the year-end inventory has been valued at ` 50 crores and the profit
for the year has increased by ` 20 crores.(ii) The company has decided to
provide `10 crores for the permanent diminution in the value of investments
which has taken place over the period of past five years. The provision so
made has reduced the profit disclosed in the accounts by `10 crores.
Illustration 3
XYZ Company is engaged in the business of financial services and is undergoing tight
liquidity position, since most of the assets of the company are blocked in various
claims/petitions in a Special Court. XYZ has accepted Inter-Corporate Deposits (ICDs)
and it is making its best efforts to settle the dues. There were claims at varied rates
of interest, from lenders, from the due date of ICDs to the date of repayment. The
company has provided interest, as per the terms of the contract till the due date and
a note for non-provision of interest on the due date to date of repayment was affected
in the financial statements. On account of uncertainties existing regarding the
determination of the amount and in the absence of any specific legal obligation at
present as per the terms of contracts, the company considers that these claims are in
the nature of "claims against the company not acknowledged as debt”, and the same
has been disclosed by way of a note in the accounts instead of making a provision in
the statement of profit and loss. State whether the treatment done by the Company
is correct or not.

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AS 1 ‘Disclosure of Accounting Policies’ recognises 'prudence' as one of the major
considerations governing the selection and application of accounting policies. In
view of the uncertainty attached to future events, profits are not anticipated but
recognised only when realised though not necessarily in cash. Provision is made for
all known liabilities and losses even though the amount cannot be determined with
certainty and represents only a best estimate in the light of available information.
Also as per AS 1, ‘accrual’ is one of the fundamental accounting assumptions.
Irrespective of the terms of the contract, so long as the principal amount of a loan
is not repaid, the lender cannot be replaced in a disadvantageous position for non-
payment of interest in respect of overdue amount. From the aforesaid, it is apparent
that the company has an obligation on account of the overdue interest. In this
situation, the company should provide for the liability (since it is not waived by the
lenders) at an amount estimated or on reasonable basis based on facts and
circumstances of each case. However, in respect of the overdue interest amounts,
which are settled, the liability should be accrued to the extent of amounts settled.
Non-provision of the overdue interest liability amounts to violation of accrual basis
of accounting. Therefore, the treatment, done by the company, of not providing
the interest amount from due date to the date of repayment is not correct.
Reference: The students are advised to refer the full text of AS 1 “Disclosure of
Accounting Policies”.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

MCQ
1. Which of the following is NOT a major consideration in selection and
application of accounting policies?
(a) Prudence
(b) Comparability
(c) Materiality
(d) Substance over form

2. Adoption of different accounting policies by different companies operating in
the same industry affects which of the qualitative characteristics the most?
(a) Comparability
(b) Relevance
(c) Faithful representation
(d) Reliability
3. Which of the following statement would not be correct in relation to disclosures
to be made in the financial statements after making any change in an
accounting policy?
(a) Any change in an accounting policy which has a material effect should
be disclosed.
(b) The amount by which any item in the financial statements is affected by
such change should be disclosed to the extent ascertainable. Where such
amount is not ascertainable, wholly or in part, the fact should be
indicated.
(c) If a change is made in the accounting policies which has no material effect
on the financial statements for the current period but which is reasonably
expected to have a material effect in later periods, the fact of such change

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(d) If a change is made in an accounting policy which has material effect on

the financial statements for the current period and is reasonably expected
to have a material effect in later periods, the fact of such change should
be appropriately disclosed only in the later periods i.e. year(s) next to the
year in which the change is adopted.
4. What are the three fundamental accounting assumptions recognised by

Accounting Standard (AS) 1? Briefly describe each one of them.
5. Has Accounting Standard 1 prescribed the manner in which the accounting

policies followed by the entity should be disclosed?
Practical Questions
6. State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False'. Also give reason
for your answer.
(i) Certain fundamental accounting assumptions underline the preparation

and presentation of financial statements. They are usually specifically
stated because their acceptance and use are not assumed.
(ii) If fundamental accounting assumptions are not followed in presentation

and preparation of financial statements, a specific disclosure is not
required.
(iii) All significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation and

presentation of financial statements should form part of the financial
statements.
(iv) Any change in an accounting policy, which has a material effect should
be disclosed. Where the amount by which any item in the financial
statements is affected by such change is not ascertainable, wholly or in
part, the fact need not to be indicated.

7. Give examples of areas where accounting policies adopted could be different

for different enterprises. Would there be any adverse impact due to the
adoption of different policies, and if yes, how does Accounting Standard 1 seek
to address such issue?
ANSWERS/HINTS
MCQs
1 (b) 2 (a) 3 (d)
4. Accounting Standard (AS) 1 recognises three fundamental accounting
assumptions. These are: (i) Going Concern; (ii) Consistency; and (iii) Accrual
basis of accounting.
5. Paras 18-20 of Accounting Standard 1, Disclosure of Accounting Policies, lay

down the manner in which accounting policies have to be disclosed, which is
stated as under:
▪ To ensure proper understanding of financial statements, it is necessary

that all significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation and
presentation of financial statements should be disclosed.
▪ Such disclosure should form part of the financial statements.
▪ All the disclosures should be made at one place instead of being

scattered over several statements, schedules and notes.
Practical Questions
6. (i) False; As per AS 1 “Disclosure of Accounting Policies”, certain
fundamental accounting assumptions underlie the preparation and
presentation of financial statements. They are usually not specifically
stated because their acceptance and use are assumed. Disclosure is
necessary if they are not followed.
(ii) False; As per AS 1, if the fundamental accounting assumptions, viz. Going
Concern, Consistency and Accrual are followed in financial statements,

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(iii) True; To ensure proper understanding of financial statements, it is

necessary that all significant accounting policies adopted in the
preparation and presentation of financial statements should be
disclosed. The disclosure of the significant accounting policies as such
should form part of the financial statements and they should be disclosed
in one place.
(iv) False; Any change in the accounting policies which has a material effect
in the current period or which is reasonably expected to have a material
effect in later periods should be disclosed. Where such amount is not
ascertainable, wholly or in part, the fact should be indicated.
7. There are various areas where different accounting policies could be adopted
by different entities within the same industry. An entity may choose to value
its inventories using FIFO method, whereas another entity may choose to
value the same using Weighted Average method.
While an entity is free to choose its accounting policy as long as in the
financial statements reflect a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
enterprise as at the balance sheet date and of the profit or loss for the period
ended, the application of different accounting policies by different entities
affects the comparability of the financial statements of such different entities
by stakeholders, analysts, investors etc. To mitigate the loss of comparability,
Accounting Standard 1, Disclosure of Accounting Policies requires disclosure
of significant accounting policies as a part of the financial statements. This
would help users of the financial statements to understand the policies
followed by different entities, particularly if they belong to the same industry,
and make a correct analysis of each entity resulting in more informed
decision-making.


CASH FLOW STATEMENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After studying this unit, you will be able to comprehend –
 What are Cash and Cash Equivalents
 Presentation of a Cash Flow Statement
 Reporting Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 Reporting Cash Flows from Investing and Financing Activities
 Reporting Cash Flows on a Net Basis
 Foreign Currency Cash Flows
 Extraordinary Items
 Interest and Dividends
 Taxes on Income
 Non-Cash Transactions.
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This Standard is mandatory for Non-SMCs (Non Small & Medium Companies) and
the enterprises which fall in the category of Level I (for non-corporate entities), at
the end of the relevant accounting period. For all other enterprises though it is not
compulsory but it is encouraged to prepare such statements.
However, the Companies Act, 2013, mandates preparation of Cash flow statement
by all companies except one person company, small company and dormant
company (refer note below).
Where an enterprise was not covered by this statement during the previous year
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figures for the corresponding previous years. Whereas, if an enterprises qualifies
under this statement to prepare the cash flow statements during the previous year
but now disqualified, will continue to prepare cash flow statements for another two
consecutive years.
Note : Under Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013, the financial statement, with
respect to One Person Company, small company and dormant company, may not
include the cash flow statement. As per the Amendment, under Chapter I, clause
(40) of section 2, an exemption has been provided vide Notification dated 13th
June, 2017 under Section 462 of the Companies Act 2013 to a startup private
company besides one person company, small company and dormant company. As
per the amendment, a startup private company is not required to include the cas h
flow statement in the financial statements.
Thus the financial statements, with respect to one person company, small company,
dormant company and private company (if such a private company is a start-up),
may not include the cash flow statement.
2.2 OBJECTIVE
Cash flow Statement (CFS) is an additional information provided to the users of
accounts in the form of an statement, which reflects the various sources from where
cash was generated (inflow of cash) by an enterprise during the relevant accounting
year and how these inflows were utilised (outflow of cash) by the enterprise. This
helps the users of accounts:
 To identify the historical changes in the flow of cash & cash equivalents.
 To determine the future requirement of cash & cash equivalents.
 To assess the ability to generate cash & cash equivalents.
 To estimate the further requirement of generating cash & cash equivalents.
 To compare the operational efficiency of different enterprises.
 To study the insolvency and liquidity position of an enterprise.
 As an indicator of amount, timing and certainty of future cash flows.
 To check the accuracy of past assessments of future cash flows
 In examining the relationship between profitability and net cash flow and the
impact of changing prices.

2.3 MEANING OF THE TERM CASH AND CASH

EQUIVALENTS FOR CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of cash flow statement consists of the
following:
(a) Cash in hand and deposits repayable on demand with any bank or other
financial institutions and
(b) Cash equivalents, which are short term, highly liquid investments that are
readily convertible into known amounts of cash and are subject to
insignificant risk of change in value. A short-term investment is one, which is
due for maturity within three months from the date of acquisition.
Investments in shares are not normally taken as cash equivalent, because of
uncertainties associated with them as to realisable value.
Note: For the purpose of cash flow statement, ‘cash and cash equivalent’ consists
of at least three balance sheet items, viz. cash in hand; demand deposits with banks
and investments regarded as cash equivalents. For this reason, the AS 3 requires
enterprises to give a break-up of opening and closing cash shown in their cash flow
statements. This is presented as a note to cash flow statement.
2.4 MEANING OF THE TERM CASH FLOW

Cash flows are inflows (i.e. receipts) and outflows (i.e. payments) of cash and cash
equivalents. Any transaction, which does not result in cash flow, should not be
reported in the cash flow statement. Movements within cash or cash equivalents
are not cash flows because they do not change cash as defined by AS 3, which is
sum of cash, bank and cash equivalents. For example, acquisitions of cash
equivalent investments or cash deposited into bank are not cash flows.
It is important to note that a change in cash does not necessarily imply cash flow.
For example: Suppose an enterprise has a bank balance of USD 10,000, stated in
books at `4,90,000 using the rate of exchange `49/USD prevailing on date of receipt
of dollars. If the closing rate of exchange is `50/USD, the bank balance will be
restated at `5,00,000 on the balance sheet date. The increase is, however, not a cash
flow because neither there is any cash inflow nor there is any cash outflow.

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2.5 TYPES OF CASH FLOW
Cash flows for an enterprise occur in various ways, e.g. through operating income
or expenses, by borrowing or repayment of borrowing or by acquisition or disposal
of fixed assets. The implication of each type of cash flow is clearly different. Cash
received on disposal of a useful fixed asset is likely to have adverse effect on future
performance of the enterprise and it is completely different from cash received
through operating income or cash received through borrowing. It may also be
noted that implications of each cash flow types are interrelated. For example,
borrowed cash used for meeting operating expenses is not same as borrowed cash
used for acquisition of useful fixed assets.
For the aforesaid reasons, the standard identifies three types of cash flows, i.e.
i. operating cash flows;

ii. investing cash flows; and
iii. financing cash flows.
Separate presentation of each type of cash flow in the cash flow statement
improves usefulness of cash flow information.
The operating cash flows are cash flows generated by operating activities or by
other activities that are not investing or financing activities. Operating activities are
the principal revenue-producing activities of the enterprise. Examples include, cash
purchase and sale of goods, collections from customers for goods, payment to
suppliers of goods, payment of salaries, wages etc.
The investing cash flows are cash flows generated by investing activities. The
investing activities are the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and other
investments not included in cash equivalents. The examples of investing cash flows
include cash flow arising from investing activities include: (a) receipts from disposals
of fixed assets; (b) loan given to / recovered from other entities (other than loans by
financial enterprises) (c) payments to acquire fixed assets (d) Interests and dividends
earned (other than interests and dividends earned by financial institutions).
The financing cash flows are cash flows generated by financing activities.
Financing activities are activities that result in changes in the size and composition
of the owners’ capital (including preferences share capital in the case of company)

and borrowings of the enterprise. Examples include issue of shares / debentures,

redemption of debentures / preference shares, payment of dividends and payment
of interests (other than interests paid by financial institutions).
2.6 IDENTIFYING TYPE OF CASH FLOWS

Classification of Cash Flows
Net Cash Flows
Operating Activities Investing Activities Financing Activities
Direct Indirect Direct Direct

Method Method Method Method
Cash flow type depends on the business of the enterprise and other factors. For
example, since principal business of financial enterprises consists of borrowing,
lending and investing, loans given and interests earned are operating cash flows
for financial enterprises and investing cash flows for other enterprises. A few typical
cases are discussed below.
2.6.1 Loans/Advances given and Interests earned

(a) Loans and advances given and interests earned on them in the ordinary
course of business are operating cash flows for financial enterprises.
(b) Loans and advances given and interests earned on them are investing cash
flows for non-financial enterprises.
(c) Loans and advances given to subsidiaries and interests earned on them are
investing cash flows for all enterprises.
(d) Loans and advances given to employees and interests earned on them are
operating cash flows for all enterprises.
(e) Advance payments to suppliers and interests earned on them are operating
cash flows for all enterprises.

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2.6.2 Loans/Advances taken and interests paid

(a) Loans and advances taken and interests paid on them in the ordinary course
of business are operating cash flows for financial enterprises.
(b) Loans and advances taken and interests paid on them are financing cash flows
for non-financial enterprises.
(c) Loans and advances taken from subsidiaries and interests paid on them are
financing cash flows for all enterprises.
(d) Advance taken from customers and interests paid on them are operating cash
flows for non-financial enterprises.
(e) Interests paid to suppliers for late payments are operating cash flows for all
enterprises.
(f) Interests taken as part of inventory costs in accordance with AS 16 are
operating cash flows.
2.6.3 Investments made and dividends earned
(a) Investments made and dividends earned on them in the ordinary course of
business are operating cash flows for financial enterprises.
(b) Investments made and dividends earned on them are investing cash flows for
non-financial enterprises.
(c) Investments in subsidiaries and dividends earned on them are investing cash
flows for all enterprises.
2.6.4 Dividends Paid
Dividends paid are financing cash outflows for all enterprises.
2.6.5 Income Tax
(a) Tax paid on operating income is operating cash outflows for all enterprises
(b) Tax deducted at source against income are operating cash outflows if
concerned incomes are operating incomes and investing cash outflows if the
concerned incomes are investment incomes, e.g. interest earned.

(c) Tax deducted at source against expenses are operating cash inflows if
concerned expenses are operating expenses and financing cash inflows if the
concerned expenses are financing expenses, e.g. interests paid.
2.6.6 Insurance claims received
(a) Insurance claims received against loss of stock or loss of profits are
extraordinary operating cash inflows for all enterprises.
(b) Insurance claims received against loss of fixed assets are extraordinary
investing cash inflows for all enterprises.
AS 3 requires separate disclosure of extraordinary cash flows, classifying them as
cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities, as may be appropriate.
2.7 REPORTING CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING

ACTIVITIES
Net cash flow from operating activities can be reported either as direct method or
as indirect method.
In ‘Direct method’ we take the gross receipts from sales, trade receivables and
other operating inflows subtracted by gross payments for purchases, creditors and
other expenses ignoring all non-cash items like depreciation, provisions.
In ‘Indirect method’ we start from the net profit or loss figure, eliminate the effect
of any non-cash items, investing items and financing items from such profit figure
i.e. all such expenses like depreciation, provisions, interest paid, loss on sale of
assets etc. are added and interest received etc. are deducted. Adjustment for
changes in working capital items are also made ignoring cash and cash equivalent
to reach to the figure of net cash flow.
Direct method is preferred over indirect because, direct method gives us the clear
picture of various sources of cash inflows and outflows which helps in estimating
the future cash inflows and outflows.

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Cash Flow Statement of X Ltd. for the year ended March 31, 20X1
(Direct Method)
Particulars ` `
Operating Activities:
Cash received from sale of goods xxx
Cash received from Trade receivables xxx
Cash received from sale of services xxx xxx
Less: Payment for Cash Purchases xxx
Payment to Trade payables xxx
Payment for Operating Expenses xxx
(e.g. power, rent, electricity)
Payment for wages & salaries xxx
Payment for Income Tax xxx xxx
xxx
Adjustment for Extraordinary Items xxx
Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities xxx
Cash Flow Statement of X Ltd. for the year ended March 31, 20X1
(Indirect Method)
Particulars ` `
Operating Activities:
Closing balance of Profit & Loss Account xxx
Less: Opening balance of Profit & Loss Account xxx
xxx

Reversal of the effects of Profit & Loss Appropriation xxx

Account
Add: Provision for Income Tax xxx
Effects of Extraordinary Items xxx
Net Profit Before Tax and Extraordinary Items xxx

Reversal of the effects of non-cash and non-operating items xxx
Effects for changes in Working Capital except cash & cash xxx
equivalent
xxx
Less : Payment of Income Tax xxx xxx
Adjustment for Extraordinary Items xxx
Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities xxx
Profit or loss on disposal of fixed assets

Profit or loss on sale of fixed asset is not operating cash flow. The entire proceeds
of such transactions should be taken as cash inflow from investing activity.
Fundamental techniques of cash flow preparation
A cash flow statement is a summary of cash receipts and payments of an enterprise
during an accounting period. Any attempt to compile such a summary from
cashbooks is impractical due to the large volume of transactions. Fortunately, it is
possible to compile such a summary by comparing financial statements at the
beginning and end of accounting period.
2.8 REPORTING CASH FLOWS ON NET BASIS

AS 3 forbids netting of receipts and payments from investing and financing activities.
Thus, cash paid on purchase of fixed assets should not be shown net of cash realised
from sale of fixed assets. For example, if an enterprise pays `50,000 in acquisition of
machinery and realises `10,000 on disposal of furniture, it is not right to show net cash
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Cash flows from the following operating, investing or financing activities may be
reported on a net basis.
(a) Cash receipts and payments on behalf of customers, e.g. cash received and
paid by a bank against acceptances and repayment of demand deposits.
(b) Cash receipts and payments for items in which the turnover is quick, the
amounts are large and the maturities are short, e.g. purchase and sale of
investments by an investment company.
AS 3 permits financial enterprises to report cash flows on a net basis in the
following three circumstances.
(a) Cash flows on acceptance and repayment of fixed deposits with a fixed
maturity date
(b) Cash flows on placement and withdrawal deposits from other financial
enterprises
(c) Cash flows on advances/loans given to customers and repayments received
therefrom.
Interest and Dividends
Cash flows from interest and dividends received and paid should each be disclosed
separately. Cash flows arising from interest paid and interest and dividends
received in the case of a financial enterprise should be classified as cash flows
arising from operating activities. In the case of other enterprises, cash flows arising
from interest paid should be classified as cash flows from financing activities while
interest and dividends received should be classified as cash flows from investing
activities. Dividends paid should be classified as cash flows from financing activities.
Non-Cash transactions
Investing and financing transactions that do not require the use of cash or cash
equivalents, e.g. issue of bonus shares, should be excluded from a cash flow
statement. Such transactions should be disclosed elsewhere in the financial
statements in a way that provides all the relevant information about these investing
and financing activities.
2.9 BUSINESS PURCHASE

The aggregate cash flows arising from acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries or

other business units should be presented separately and classified as cash flow
from investing activities.
(a) The cash flows from disposal and acquisition should not be netted off.
(b) An enterprise should disclose, in aggregate, in respect of both acquisition and
disposal of subsidiaries or other business units during the period each of the
following:
(i) The total purchase or disposal consideration; and

(ii) The portion of the purchase or disposal consideration discharged by
means of cash and cash equivalents.
Treatment of current assets and liabilities taken over on business purchase
Business purchase is not operating activity. Thus, while taking the differences
between closing and opening current assets and liabilities for computation of
operating cash flows, the closing balances should be reduced by the values of
current assets and liabilities taken over. This ensures that the differences reflect the
increases/decreases in current assets and liabilities due to operating activities only.
2.10 EXCHANGE GAINS AND LOSSES

The foreign currency monetary assets (e.g. balance with bank, debtors etc.) and
liabilities (e.g. creditors) are initially recognised by translating them into reporting
currency by the rate of exchange transaction date. On the balance sheet date, these
are restated using the rate of exchange on the balance sheet date. The difference
in values is exchange gain/loss. The exchange gains and losses are recognised in
the statement of profit and loss.
The exchange gains/losses in respect of cash and cash equivalents in foreign
currency (e.g. balance in foreign currency bank account) are recognised by the
principle aforesaid, and these balances are restated in the balance sheet in
reporting currency at rate of exchange on balance sheet date. The change in cash
or cash equivalents due to exchange gains and losses are, however, not cash flows.
This being so, the net increases/decreases in cash or cash equivalents in the cash
flow statements are stated exclusive of exchange gains and losses. The resultant
difference between cash and cash equivalents as per the cash flow statement and

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that recognised in the balance sheet is reconciled in the note on cash flow
statement.
2.11 DISCLOSURES
AS 3 requires an enterprise to disclose the amount of significant cash and cash
equivalent balances held by it but not available for its use, together with a
commentary by management. This may happen for example, in case of bank
balances held in other countries subject to such exchange control or other
regulations that the fund is practically of no use.
AS 3 encourages disclosure of additional information, relevant for understanding
the financial position and liquidity of the enterprise together with a commentary
by management. Such information may include:
(a) The amount of undrawn borrowing facilities that may be available for future
operating activities and to settle capital commitments, indicating any
restrictions on the use of these facilities; and
(b) The aggregate amount of cash flows required for maintaining operating
capacity, e.g. purchase of machinery to replace the old, separately from cash
flows that represent increase in operating capacity, e.g. additional machinery
purchased to increase production.
Illustration 1
Classify the following activities as (a) Operating Activities, (b) Investing Activities, (c)
Financing Activities (d) Cash Equivalents.
(a) Purchase of Machinery.
(b) Proceeds from issuance of equity share capital
(c) Cash Sales.
(d) Proceeds from long-term borrowings.
(e) Cheques collected from Trade receivables.
(f) Cash receipts from Trade receivables.
(g) Trading Commission received.
(h) Purchase of investment.

(i) Redemption of Preference Shares.

(j) Cash Purchases.
(k) Proceeds from sale of investment
(l) Purchase of goodwill.
(m) Cash paid to suppliers.
(n) Interim Dividend paid on equity shares.

(o) Wages and salaries paid.
(p) Proceed from sale of patents.
(q) Interest received on debentures held as investment.
(r) Interest paid on Long-term borrowings.
(s) Office and Administration Expenses paid
(t) Manufacturing Overheads paid.
(u) Dividend received on shares held as investments.
(v) Rent Received on property held as investment.
(w) Selling and distribution expense paid.
(x) Income tax paid
(y) Dividend paid on Preference shares.
(z) Underwritings Commission paid.
(aa) Rent paid.
(bb) Brokerage paid on purchase of investments.
(cc) Bank Overdraft

(dd) Cash Credit
(ee) Short-term Deposits
(ff) Highly liquid Marketable Securities (without risk of change in value)
(gg) Refund of Income Tax received.

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(a) Operating Activities: c, e, f, g, j, m, o, s, t, w, x, aa & gg.
(b) Investing Activities: a, h, k, l, p, q, u, v, bb & ee.
(c) Financing Activities: b, d, i, n, r, y, z, cc & dd.
(d) Cash Equivalent: ff.
Illustration 2
X Ltd. purchased debentures of `10 lacs of Y Ltd., which are redeemable within three
months. How will you show this item as per AS 3 while preparing cash flow statement
for the year ended on 31 st March, 20X1?
Solution
As per AS 3 on ‘Cash flow Statement’, cash and cash equivalents consists of cash in
hand, balance with banks and short-term, highly liquid investments . If investment,
of `10 lacs, made in debentures is for short-term period then it is an item of ‘cash
equivalents’.
However, if investment of `10 lacs made in debentures is for long-term period then
as per AS 3, it should be shown as cash flow from investing activities.
Illustration 3
Classify the following activities as per AS 3 Cash Flow Statement:
(i) Interest paid by financial enterprise
(ii) Tax deducted at source on interest received from subsidiary company
(iii) Deposit with Bank for a term of two years
(iv) Insurance claim received towards loss of machinery by fire
(v) Bad debts written off
Solution
(i) Interest paid by financial enterprise
Cash flows from operating activities

As per AS 3, an investment normally qualifies as a cash equivalent only when it has a short
maturity of, say three months or less from the date of acquisition and is subject to
insignificant risk of change in value.

(ii) TDS on interest received from subsidiary company

Cash flows from investing activities
(iii) Deposit with bank for a term of two years

(iv) Insurance claim received against loss of fixed asset by fire
Extraordinary item to be shown as a separate heading under ‘Cash flow from
investing activities’
(v) Bad debts written off
It is a non-cash item which is adjusted from net profit/loss under indirect
method, to arrive at net cash flow from operating activity.
Illustration 4
Following is the cash flow abstract of Alpha Ltd. for the year ended 31 st March, 20X1:
Cash Flow (Abstract)
Inflows ` Outflows `
Opening balance: Payment for Account
Cash 10,000 Payables 90,000
Bank 70,000 Salaries and wages 25,000
Share capital – shares issued 5,00,000 Payment of overheads 15,000
Collection on account of Property, plant and
Trade Receivables 3,50,000 equipment acquired 4,00,000
Debentures redeemed 50,000
Sale of Property, plant and 70,000 Bank loan repaid 2,50,000
equipment
Taxation 55,000
Dividends 1,00,000
Closing balance:
Cash 5,000
bank 10,000
10,00,000 10,00,000

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Prepare Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 st March, 20X1in accordance
Accounting Standard 3. v
Solution
Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31.3.20X1
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Cash flow from operating activities
Cash received on account of trade receivables 3,50,000
Cash paid on account of trade payables (90,000)

Cash paid to employees (salaries and wages) (25,000)
Other cash payments (overheads) (15,000)
Cash generated from operations 2,20,000

Income tax paid (55,000)
Net cash generated from operating activities 1,65,000

Cash flow from investing activities
Payment for purchase of Property, plant and equipment (4,00,000)
Proceeds from sale of Property, plant and equipment 70,000
Net cash used in investment activities (3,30,000)

Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of share capital 5,00,000

Bank loan repaid (2,50,000)
Debentures redeemed (50,000)
Dividends paid (1,00,000)
Net cash used in financing activities 1,00,000
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (65,000)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 80,000
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 15,000

Illustration 5
Prepare Cash Flow from Investing Activities of M/s. Creative Furnishings Limited for
the year ended 31-3-20X1.
Particulars `
Plant acquired by the issue of 8% Debentures 1,56,000
Claim received for loss of plant in fire 49,600
Unsecured loans given to subsidiaries 4,85,000
Interest on loan received from subsidiary companies 82,500
Pre-acquisition dividend received on investment made 62,400
Debenture interest paid 1,16,000
Term loan repaid 4,25,000
Interest received on investment 68,000
(TDS of ` 8,200 was deducted on the above interest)
Book value of plant sold (loss incurred ` 9,600) 84,000
Solution
Cash Flow Statement from Investing Activities of
M/s Creative Furnishings Limited for the year ended 31-03-20X1
Cash generated from investing activities ` `

Interest on loan received 82,500
Pre-acquisition dividend received on investment made 62,400
Unsecured loans given to subsidiaries (4,85,000)
Interest received on investments (gross value) 76,200
TDS deducted on interest (8,200)
Sale of plant 74,400
Cash used in investing activities (before extra ordinary item) (1,97,700)
Extraordinary claim received for loss of plant 49,600
Net cash used in investing activities (after extra ordinary item) (1,48,100)

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1. Debenture interest paid and Term Loan repaid are financing activities and,
therefore, not considered for preparing cash flow from investing activities.
2. Plant acquired by issue of 8% debentures does not amount to cash outflow,
hence also not considered in the above cash flow statement.
Note: For details regarding preparation of Cash Flow Statement and Problems
based on practical application of AS 3, students are advised to refer unit 2 of
Chapter 11.
Reference: The students are advised to refer the full text of AS 3 “Cash Flow
Statement.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

MCQ
1. Crown Ltd. wants to prepare its cash flow statement. It sold equipment of book
value of ` 60,000 at a gain of ` 8,000. The amount to be reported in its cash
flow statement under operating activities is
(a) Nil
(b) ` 8,000
(c) ` 68,000
(d) ` 60,000
2. While preparing cash flows statement, an entity (other than a financial
institution) should disclose the dividends received from its investment in shares
as
(a) operating cash inflow
(b) investing cash inflow
(c) financing cash inflow
(d) cash & cash equivalent
3. XYZ Co. is a financial enterprise. In its cash flow statement, interest paid and
dividends received should be
(a) classified as operating cash flows.
(b) classified as financing cash flows.
(c) Not shown in cash flow statement.
(d) classified as investing cash flows.
4. In the cash flow statement, ‘cash and cash equivalents’ donot include
(a) Bank balances .
(b) Short-term investments readily convertible into Cash are subject to an
insignificant risk of changes in value.
(c) Cash balances.
(d) Loan from bank.

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While preparing a Cash Flow Statement using the Indirect method as required
under AS 3, which of the following will not be deducted from/added tovthe Net
Profit to arrive at the “Cash flow from Operating activities”?
(a) Interest income
(b) Gain on sale of a fixed asset.
(c) Depreciation.
(d) Gain on sale of inventory

6. What are the main features of the Cash Flow Statement?
7. Mayuri Ltd. acquired Plant and Machinery for ` 25 lakhs. During the same year,
it also sold Furniture and Fixtures for ` 4 lakhs. Can the company disclose, Net
Cash Outflow towards purchase of Fixed Assets ` 21 lakhs (i.e., 25 lakhs – 4
lakhs) in the Cash Flow Statement?
Practical Questions
8. How would the following cash flows be classified in accordance with AS 3?
 Corporate Income Tax paid amounting to ` 70 lakhs during the reporting
period.
 Payment of advance tax ` 8,75,000 out of which ` 75,000 was towards

capital gains arising on account of sale of assets during the reporting
period.
 Fixed Deposits withdrawn by customers of State Bank of India ` 3 crores.
9. Money Ltd., a non-financial company has the following entries in its Bank
Account. It has sought your advice on the treatment of the same for preparing
Cash Flow Statement.
(i) Loans and Advances given to the following and interest earned on them:
(1) to suppliers
(2) to employees

(3) to its subsidiaries companies

(ii) Investment made in subsidiary Smart Ltd. and dividend received
(iii) Dividend paid for the year
Discuss in the context of AS 3 Cash Flow Statement.

10. From the following information of XYZ Limited, calculate cash and cash
equivalent as on 31-03-20X2 as per AS 3.
Particulars Amount (` )
Balance as per the Bank Statement 25,000
Cheque issued but not presented in the Bank 15,000
Short Term Investment in liquid equity shares of ABC 50,000
Limited
Fixed Deposit created on 01-11-20X1 and maturing on 15- 75,000
04-20X2
Short Term Investment in highly liquid Sovereign Debt 1,00,000
Mutual fund on 01-03-20X2 (having maturity period of less
than 3 months)
Bank Balance in a Foreign Currency Account in India $ 1,000
(Conversion Rate: On the day of deposit ` 69/USD as on
31-03-20X2 ` 70/USD)
11. Z Ltd. has no Foreign Currency Cash Flow during the reporting period. It held a
deposit in a bank in France. The balances as at the beginning of the year and
at the end of the year were € 100,000 and € 105,000 respectively. The exchange
rate at the beginning of the year was € 1 = ` 82, and at the end of the year was
€ 1 = ` 85. The increase in the deposit balance of € 5,000 was on account of
interest credited on the last day of the reporting period. The deposit was
reported at ` 82,00,000 in the opening balance sheet and at ` 89,25,000 in the
closing balance sheet. You are required to show how these transactions would
be presented in the Cash Flow Statement as per AS 3.

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MCQs
1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (d)
6. According to AS 3 on “Cash Flow Statement”, cash flow statement deals with
the provision of information about the historical changes in cash and cash
equivalents of an enterprise during the given period from operating, investing
and financing activities. Cash flows from operating activities can be reported
using either (a) the direct method, or (b) the indirect method. A cash flow
statement when used in conjunction with the other financial statements,
provides information that enables users to evaluate the changes in net assets
of an enterprise, its financial structure (including its liquidity and solvency),
and its ability to affect the amount and timing of cash flows in order to adapt
to changing circumstances and opportunities.
7. As per AS 3, Cash Flow Statements, an enterprise should report separately
major classes of gross cash receipts and gross cash payments arising from
investing and financing activities, except in the case of:
• cash receipts and payments on behalf of customers when the cash flows
reflect the activities of the customer rather than those of the enterprise;
and
• cash receipts and payments for items in which the turnover is quick, the
amounts are large, and the maturities are short.
In the given case, since the purchase of Plant and Machinery and disposal of
Furniture and Fixtures do not fall in the criteria of exception mentioned above,
the same should be presented on a gross basis as an outflow of ` 25 lakhs
and an inflow of ` 4 lakhs. Presentation of net cash outflow of ` 21 lakhs is
not permitted as per AS 3.
Answers to Practical Questions
8. As per AS 3, the given cash flows shall be recorded as under:
Corporate Income Tax paid ` 70 lakhs: Operating Cash Flows

amounting to ` 70 lakhs during the

reporting period.
Payment of advance tax ` 8,75,000 ` 8,00,000: Operating Cash Flows
out of which ` 75,000 was towards ` 75,000: Investing Cash Flows
capital gains arising on account of
sale of assets during the reporting
period.
Fixed Deposits withdrawn by ` 3 crores: Operating Cash Flows for
customers of State Bank of India ` 3 State Bank of India.
crores.
9. Treatment as per AS 3 ‘Cash Flow Statement’

(i) Loans and advances given and interest earned
(1) to suppliers - Cash flows from operating activities
(2) to employees - Cash flows from operating activities
(3) to its subsidiary companies - Cash flows from investing activities
(ii) Investment made in subsidiary company and dividend received
(iii) Dividend paid for the year
Cash flows from financing activities
10. Computation of Cash and Cash Equivalents as on 31 st March, 20X2
`
Cash balance with bank (` 25,000 less ` 15,000) 10,000
Short term investment in highly liquid sovereign debt 1,00,000
mutual fund on 1.3.20X2
Bank balance in foreign currency account ($1,000 x ` 70) 70,000
1,80,000
Note: Short term investment in liquid equity shares and fixed deposit will
not be considered as cash and cash equivalents.
11. The Statement of Profit and Loss was credited on account of:
Interest Income: € 5,000 x ` 85 = ` 4,25,000

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Exchange difference = € 100,000 x (` 85 – ` 82) = ` 3,00,000 v
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In preparing the Cash Flow Statement, the exchange difference of ` 3,00,000
should be deducted from the Net Profit before taxes, since it is a non-cash
item. However, in order to reconcile the opening balance of the Cash and
Cash Equivalents with its closing balance, the Exchange Difference of
` 3,00,000 should be added to the opening balance in a Note to the Cash
Flow Statement.,
Cash Flows arising from transactions in a Foreign Currency shall be recorded
in Z Ltd.’s reporting currency by applying to the foreign currency amount the
exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at
the date of the cash flow.


SEGMENT REPORTING
LEARNING OUTCOMES
❑ After studying this unit, you will be able to comprehend the-
 Definition and Identification of Reportable Segments
 Primary and Secondary Segment Reporting Formats
 Business and Geographical Segments
 How to identify the Reportable Segments

 Disclosures.
3.1 INTRODUCTION
AS 17 is mandatory in respect of non-SMCs (and level I entities in case of non-
corporates). Other entities are encouraged to comply with AS 17.
This standard establishes principles for reporting financial information about
different types of products and services an enterprise produces and different
geographical areas in which it operates. The standard is more relevant for assessing
risks and returns of a diversified or multi-locational enterprise which may not be
determinable from the aggregated data.
Before we start the standard, let us lay down the areas to be covered from the
examination point of view.

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Identify the Segments - Business or Geographical
Identify the Reportable Segments
Prepare a Segmental Report + Make appropriate Disclosures
3.2 OBJECTIVE
Many enterprises provide groups of products and services or operate in
geographical areas that are subject to differing rates of profitability, opportunities
for growth, future prospects, and risks. The objective of this Standard is to establish
principles for reporting financial information, about the different types of products
and services an enterprise produces and the different geographical areas in which
it operates. Such information helps users of financial statements:
(a) Better understand the performance of the enterprise;
(b) Better assess the risks and returns of the enterprise; and
(c) Make more informed judgements about the enterprise as a whole.
3.3 SCOPE
AS 17 should be applied in presenting general purpose financial statements.
An enterprise should comply with the requirements of this Standard fully and not
selectively. If a single financial report contains both consolidated financial
statements and separate financial statements of the parent, segment information
need be presented only on the basis of the consolidated financial statements.

3.4 DEFINITION OF THE TERMS USED IN THE

ACCOUNTING STANDARD
A business segment is a distinguishable component of an enterprise that is
engaged in providing an individual product or service or a group of related
products or services and that is subject to risks and returns that are different from
those of other business segments. Factors that should be considered in
determining whether products or services are related include:
(a) The nature of the products or services
(b) The nature of the production processes
(c) The type or class of customers for the products or services
(d) The methods used to distribute the products or provide the services
(e) If applicable, the nature of the regulatory environment, for example, banking,
insurance, or public utilities
A single business segment does not include products and services with significantly
differing risks and returns. While there may be dissimilarities with respect to one or
several of the factors listed in the definition of business segment, the products and
services included in a single business segment are expected to be similar with
respect to a majority of the factors.
A geographical segment is a distinguishable component of an enterprise that is
engaged in providing products or services within a particular economic
environment and that is subject to risks and returns that are different from those
of components operating in other economic environments. Factors that should be
considered in identifying geographical segments include:
(a) Similarity of economic and political conditions.
(b) Relationships between operations in different geographical areas.
(c) Proximity of operations.
(d) Special risks associated with operations in a particular area.
(e) Exchange control regulations and
(f) The underlying currency risks.

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environments with significantly differing risks and returns. A geographical segment
may be a single country, a group of two or more countries, or a region within a
country.
The risks and returns of an enterprise are influenced both by the geographical
location of its operations (where its products are produced or where its service
rendering activities are based) and also by the location of its customers (where its
products are sold or services are rendered). The definition allows geographical
segments to be based on either:
(a) The location of production or service facilities and other assets of an
enterprise; or
(b) The location of its customers.

The predominant sources of risks affect how most enterprises are organised and
managed. Therefore, the organisational structure of an enterprise and its internal
financial reporting system are normally the basis for identifying its segments.
A reportable segment is a business segment or a geographical segment identified
on the basis of foregoing definitions for which segment information is required to
be disclosed by AS 17.
Segment revenue is the aggregate of
(i) The portion of enterprise revenue that is directly attributable to a segment;
(ii) The relevant portion of enterprise revenue that can be allocated on a
reasonable basis to a segment; and
(iii) Revenue from transactions with other segments of the enterprise.
Segment revenue does not include:

(a) Extraordinary items as defined in AS 5;
(b) Interest or dividend income, including interest earned on advances or loans to
other segments unless the operations of the segment are primarily of a financial
nature; and
(c) Gains on sales of investments or on extinguishment of debt unless the
operations of the segment are primarily of a financial nature.

Segment expense is the aggregate of

(i) The expense resulting from the operating activities of a segment that is
directly attributable to the segment;
(ii) The relevant portion of enterprise expense that can be allocated on a
reasonable basis to the segment; and
(iii) Including expense relating to transactions with other segments of the enterprise.
Segment expense does not include:

(a) Extraordinary items as defined in AS 5;
(b) Interest expense, including interest incurred on advances or loans from other
segments, unless the operations of the segment are primarily of a financial nature;
(c) Losses on sales of investments or losses on extinguishment of debt unless the
operations of the segment are primarily of a financial nature;
(d) Income tax expense; and
(e) General administrative expenses, head-office expenses, and other expenses that
arise at the enterprise level and relate to the enterprise as a whole. However,
costs are sometimes incurred at the enterprise level on behalf of a segment. Such
costs are part of segment expense if they relate to the operating activities of the
segment and if they can be directly attributed or allocated to the segment on a
reasonable basis.
Segment result is segment revenue less segment expense.
Segment assets are those operating assets that are employed by a segment in its
operating activities and that either are directly attributable to the segment or can
be allocated to the segment on a reasonable basis.
If the segment result of a segment includes interest or dividend income, its segment
assets include the related receivables, loans, investments, or other interest or
dividend generating assets.
Segment assets do not include:
 income tax assets; and
 assets used for general enterprise or head-office purposes.

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Segment assets are determined after deducting related allowances/provisions that
are reported as direct offsets in the balance sheet of the enterprise.
Segment liabilities are those operating liabilities that result from the operating
activities of a segment and that either are directly attributable to the segment or
can be allocated to the segment on a reasonable basis.
If the segment result of a segment includes interest expense, its segment liabilities
include the related interest-bearing liabilities.
Examples of segment liabilities include trade and other payables, accrued liabilities,
customer advances, product warranty provisions, and other claims relating to the
provision of goods and services.
Segment liabilities do not include:
 income tax liabilities; and
 borrowings and other liabilities that are incurred for financing rather than
operating purposes.
Assets and liabilities that relate jointly to two or more segment should be allocated
to segments if, and only if, their related revenues and expenses also are allocated
to those segments.
3.5 TREATMENT OF INTEREST FOR DETERMINING

SEGMENT EXPENSE
The interest expense relating to overdrafts and other operating liabilities identified
to a particular segment should not be included as a part of the segment expense
unless the operations of the segment are primarily of a financial nature or unless
the interest is included as a part of the cost of inventories.
In case interest is included as a part of the cost of inventories where it is so required
as per AS 16, read with AS 2 (Revised), and those inventories are part of segment
assets of a particular segment, such interest should be considered as a segment
expense. In this case, the amount of such interest and the fact that the segment
result has been arrived at after considering such interest should be disclosed by
way of a note to the segment result.

3.6 ALLOCATION
An enterprise looks to its internal financial reporting system as the starting point for
identifying those items that can be directly attributed, or reasonably allocated, to
segments. There is thus a presumption that amounts that have been identified with
segments for internal financial reporting purposes are directly attributable or
reasonably allocable to segments for the purpose of measuring the segment revenue,
segment expense, segment assets, and segment liabilities of reportable segments.
In some cases, however, a revenue, expense, asset or liability may have been
allocated to segments for internal financial reporting purposes on a basis that is
understood by enterprise management but that could be deemed arbitrary in the
perception of external users of financial statements. Conversely, an enterprise may
choose not to allocate some item of revenue, expense, asset or liability for internal
financial reporting purposes, even though a reasonable basis for doing so exists.
Such an item is allocated pursuant to the definitions of segment revenue, segment
expense, segment assets, and segment liabilities in AS 17.
Segment revenue, segment expense, segment assets and segment liabilities are
determined before intra-enterprise balances and intra-enterprise transactions are
eliminated as part of the process of preparation of enterprise financial statements,
except to the extent that such intra-enterprise balances and transactions are within
a single segment.
While the accounting policies used in preparing and presenting the financial
statements of the enterprise as a whole are also the fundamental segment accounting
policies, segment accounting policies include, in addition, policies that relate
specifically to segment reporting, such as identification of segments, method of pricing
inter-segment transfers, and basis for allocating revenues and expenses to segments.
3.7 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SEGMENT

REPORTING FORMATS
The dominant source and nature of risks and returns of an enterprise should govern
whether its primary segment reporting format will be business segments or
geographical segments.

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If the risks and returns of an enterprise are affected predominantly by differences
in the products and services it produces, its primary format for reporting segment
information should be business segments, with secondary information reported
geographically. Similarly, if the risks and returns of the enterprise are affected by
the fact that it operates in different countries or other geographical areas, its
primary format for reporting segment information should be geographical
segments, with secondary information reported for groups of related products and
services.
3.8 BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENTS

Generally, business and geographical segments are determined on the basis of
internal financial reporting to the board of directors and the Chief Executive Officer.
But if such segment does not satisfy the definitions given in AS, then following
points should be considered:
(a) If one or more of the segments reported internally to the directors and
management is a business segment or a geographical segment based on the
factors in the definitions but others are not, paragraph below should be
applied only to those internal segments that do not meet the definitions (that
is, an internally reported segment that meets the definition should not be
further segmented).
(b) For those segments reported internally to the directors and management that
do not satisfy the definitions, management of the enterprise should look to
the next lower level of internal segmentation that reports information along
product and service lines or geographical lines, as appropriate under the
definitions and
(c) If such an internally reported lower-level segment meets the definition of
business segment or geographical segment, the criteria for identifying
reportable segments should be applied to that segment.

3.9 IDENTIFYING REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

(QUANTITATIVE THRESHOLDS)
A business segment or geographical segment should be identified as a reportable
segment if:
(a) Its revenue from sales to external customers and from transactions with other
segments is 10% or more of the total revenue, external and internal, of all
segments; or
(b) Its segment result, whether profit or loss, is 10% or more of –
(i) The combined result of all segments in profit, or
(ii) The combined result of all segments in loss,
Whichever is greater in absolute amount; or
(c) Its segment assets are 10% or more of the total assets of all segments.
A business segment or a geographical segment which is not a reportable segment
as per above paragraph, may be designated as a reportable segment despite its
size at the discretion of the management of the enterprise. If that segment is not
designated as a reportable segment, it should be included as an unallocated
reconciling item.
If total external revenue attributable to reportable segments constitutes less than
75% of the total enterprise revenue, additional segments should be identified as
reportable segments, even if they do not meet the 10% thresholds, until at least
75% of total enterprise revenue is included in reportable segments.
We can summarize the steps as under:
Step I – Apply 10% Test (Materiality Test):
Any 1 Test needs to be met – For Reportable Segment:
Revenue Test Revenue (External + Internal) of the segment is 10% or more of

the Total Revenue of all segments
Profit/Loss Test Case I – All segments have profits:
Profit of the segment is 10% or more of the total profit of all

segments

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Case II – Few segments have profit + Few segments havevlosses:
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1. Add the profits of profitable segments only.
2. Add the losses of loss-making segments only.
3. Take the figure (from 1 and 2) whichever is greater (in
absolute values).
4. The segment which has profit/loss equal to 10% or more
of the absolute figure computed in Point 3 becomes
reportable.
Asset Test The segment assets are 10% or more of the total assets of all
segments.
Note:
A business segment or a geographical segment which is not a reportable segment as per

above steps, may be designated as a reportable segment despite its size at the
discretion of the management of the enterprise.
Step II – Apply 75% Test (Overall Test):

Ensure that the total external revenue attributable to reportable segments
constitutes at least 75% of the total enterprise revenue.
If not, additional segments should be identified as reportable segments, even if
they do not meet the 10% thresholds, until at least 75% of total enterprise revenue
is included in reportable segments.
Notes:
1. A segment identified as a reportable segment in the immediately preceding

period because it satisfied the relevant 10% thresholds should continue to
be a reportable segment for the current period notwithstanding that its
revenue, result, and assets all no longer meet the 10% thresholds.
2. If a segment is identified as a reportable segment in the current period
because it satisfies the relevant 10% thresholds, preceding-period segment
data that is presented for comparative purposes should, unless it is
impracticable to do so, be restated to reflect the newly reportable segment
as a separate segment, even if that segment did not satisfy the 10%
thresholds in the preceding period.

3.10 SEGMENT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Segment information should be prepared in conformity with the accounting
policies adopted for preparing and presenting the financial statements of the
enterprise as a whole. AS 17 does not prohibit the disclosure of additional segment
information that is prepared on a basis other than the accounting policies adopted
for the enterprise financial statements provided that-
(a) the information is reported internally to the board of directors and the chief
executive officer for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources
to the segment and assessing its performance; and
(b) the basis of measurement for this additional information is clearly described.
3.11 PRIMARY REPORTING FORMAT

An enterprise should disclose the following for each reportable segment:
(a) Segment revenue, classified into segment revenue from sales to external
customers and segment revenue from transactions with other segments;
(b) Segment result;
(c) Total carrying amount of segment assets;
(d) Total amount of segment liabilities;
(e) Total cost incurred during the period to acquire segment assets that are
expected to be used during more than one period (tangible and intangible fixed
assets);
(f) Total amount of expense included in the segment result for depreciation and
amortisation in respect of segment assets for the period; and
(g) Total amount of significant non-cash expenses, other than depreciation and
amortisation in respect of segment assets that were included in segment
expense and, therefore, deducted in measuring segment result.
An enterprise that reports the amount of cash flows arising from operating,
investing and financing activities of a segment need not disclose depreciation and
amortisation expense and non-cash expenses.

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An enterprise should present a reconciliation between the information disclos ed
for reportable segments and the aggregated information in the enterprise financial
statements.
In presenting the reconciliation:,
- segment revenue should be reconciled to enterprise revenue;
- segment result should be reconciled to enterprise net profit or loss;
- segment assets should be reconciled to enterprise assets; and
- segment liabilities should be reconciled to enterprise liabilities.
3.12 SECONDARY SEGMENT INFORMATION

If primary format of an enterprise for reporting segment information is business
segments, it should also report the following information:
(a) Segment revenue from external customers by geographical area based on the
geographical location of its customers, for each geographical segment whose
revenue from sales to external customers is 10% or more of enterprise
revenue;
(b) The total carrying amount of segment assets by geographical location of
assets, for each geographical segment whose segment assets are 10% or more
of the total assets of all geographical segments; and
(c) The total cost incurred during the period to acquire segment assets that are
expected to be used during more than one period (tangible and intangible
fixed assets) by geographical location of assets, for each geographical
segment whose segment assets are 10% or more of the total assets of all
geographical segments.
If primary format of an enterprise for reporting segment information is
geographical segments (whether based on location of assets or location of
customers), it should also report the following segment information for each
business segment whose revenue from sales to external customers is 10% or more
of enterprise revenue or whose segment assets are 10% or more of the total assets
of all business segments:
a. Segment revenue from external customers;

b. The total carrying amount of segment assets; and

c. The total cost incurred during the period to acquire segment assets that are
expected to be used during more than one period (tangible and intangible
fixed assets).
3.13 OTHER DISCLOSURES

In measuring and reporting segment revenue from transactions with other
segments, inter-segment transfers should be measured on the basis that the
enterprise actually used to price those transfers. The basis of pricing inter-segment
transfers and any change therein should be disclosed in the financial statements.
Changes in accounting policies adopted for segment reporting that have a material
effect on segment information should be disclosed. Such disclosure should include
a description of the nature of the change, and the financial effect of the change if
it is reasonably determinable.
Some changes in accounting policies may relate specifically to segment reporting.
Example could be:
 changes in identification of segments; and
 changes in the basis for allocating revenues and expenses to segments.
Such changes can have a significant impact on the segment information reported
but will not change aggregate financial information reported for the enterprise. To
enable users to understand the impact of such changes, this Standard requires the
disclosure of the nature of the change and the financial effects of the change, if
reasonably determinable.
An enterprise should indicate the types of products and services included in each
reported business segment and indicate the composition of each reported
geographical segment, both primary and secondary, if not otherwise disclosed in
the financial statements.

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Illustration 1 v
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The Chief Accountant of Sports Ltd. gives the following data regarding its six
segments: ` in lakhs
Particulars M N O P Q R Total
Segment Assets 40 80 30 20 20 10 200

Segment Results 50 (190) 10 10 (10) 30 (100)
Segment Revenue 300 620 80 60 80 60 1,200
The Chief accountant is of the opinion that segments “M” and “N” alone should be
reported. Is he justified in his view? Discuss.
Solution
As per AS 17 ‘Segment Reporting’, a business segment or geographical segment
should be identified as a reportable segment if:
Its revenue from sales to external customers and from other transactions with other
segments is 10% or more of the total revenue- external and internal of all segments;
or
Its segment result whether profit or loss is 10% or more of:
 The combined result of all segments in profit; or

 The combined result of all segments in loss,
whichever is greater in absolute amount; or
Its segment assets are 10% or more of the total assets of all segments.
If the total external revenue attributable to reportable segments constitutes less
than 75% of total enterprise revenue, additional segments should be identified as
reportable segments even if they do not meet the 10% thresholds until atleast 75%
of total enterprise revenue is included in reportable segments.
On the basis of turnover criteria segments M and N are reportable segments.

On the basis of the result criteria, segments M, N and R are reportable segments
(since their results in absolute amount is 10% or more of` 200 lakhs).
On the basis of asset criteria, all segments except R are reportable segments.

Since all the segments are covered in at least one of the above criteria, all segments
have to be reported in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) 17. Hence the
opinion of chief accountant is wrong.
Illustration 2
A Company has an inter-segment transfer pricing policy of charging at cost less 10%.
The market prices are generally 25% above cost. Is the policy adopted by the company
correct?
Solution
AS 17 ‘Segment Reporting’ requires that inter-segment transfers should be
measured on the basis that the enterprise actually used to price these transfers.
The basis of pricing inter-segment transfers and any change therein should be
disclosed in the financial statements. Hence the enterprise can have its own policy
for pricing inter-segment transfers and hence inter-segment transfers may be
based on cost, below cost or market price. However, whichever policy is followed,
the same should be disclosed and applied consistently. Therefore, in the given case
inter-segment transfer pricing policy adopted by the company is correct if, followed
consistently.
Illustration 3
M/s XYZ Ltd. has three segments namely X, Y, Z. The total Assets of the Company are
` 10.00 crores. Segment X has ` 2.00 crores, segment Y has ` 3.00 crores and segment
Z has` 5.00 crores. Deferred tax assets included in the assets of each segments are X-
` 0.50 crores, Y—` 0.40 crores and Z—` 0.30 crores. The accountant contends that
all the three segments are reportable segments. Comment.
Solution
According to AS 17 “Segment Reporting”, segment assets do not include income
tax assets. Therefore, the revised total assets are ` 8.8 crores [` 10 crores – (` 0.5 +
` 0.4 +` 0.3)]. Segment X holds total assets of ` 1.5 crores (` 2 crores –` 0.5 crores);
Segment Y holds ` 2.6 crores (` 3 crores –` 0.4 crores); and Segment Z holds ` 4.7
crores (` 5 crores –` 0.3 crores). Thus all the three segments hold more than 10%
of the total assets, all segments are reportable segments.

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Prepare a segmental report for publication in Diversifiers Ltd. from the following
details of the company’s three divisions and the head office:
` (‘000)
Forging Shop Division
Sales to Bright Bar Division 4,575
Other Domestic Sales 90
Export Sales 6,135

10,800
Bright Bar Division
Sales to Fitting Division 45

Export Sales to Rwanda 300
345
Fitting Division
Export Sales to Maldives 270
Particulars Head Forging Bright Bar Fitting

Office Shop Division Division
` (‘000) Division ` (‘000) ` (‘000)
` (‘000)
Pre-tax operating result 240 30 (12)
Head office cost reallocated 72 36 36

Interest costs 6 8 2
Fixed assets 75 300 60 180
Net current assets 72 180 60 135
Long-term liabilities 57 30 15 180

Solution
Diversifiers Ltd.
Segmental Report
(` ’000)
Divisions Inter Consolidated

Particulars Segment Total
Forging Bright Fitting
Eliminations
shop Bar
Segment Revenue
Sales:
Domestic 90 − − − 90
Export 6,135 300 270 − 6,705
External Sales 6,225 300 270 − 6,795
Inter-Segment Sales 4,575 45 − 4,620 −
Total Revenue 10,800 345 270 4,620 6,795
Segment Result (Given) 240 30 (12) 258
Head Office Expenses (144)
Operating Profit 114
Interest Expense (16)
Profit Before Tax 98
Information in Relation
to Assets and Liabilities:
Fixed Assets 300 60 180 − 540
Net Current Assets 180 60 135 − 375
Segment assets 480 120 315 − 915
Unallocated Corporate
Assets (75 + 72) − − − − 147
Total assets 1,062
Segment liabilities 30 15 180 − 225
Unallocated corporate 57
liabilities
Total liabilities 282

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Sales Revenue by Geographical Market v
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(`
Home Export Sales Export to Export to Consolidated

Sales (by forging Rwanda Maldives Total
shop division)
External 90 6,135 300 270 6,795
sales
Illustration 5
Microtech Ltd. produces batteries for scooters, cars, trucks, and specialised batteries
for invertors and UPS. How many segments should it have and why?
Solution
In case of Microtech Ltd., the basic product is the batteries, but the risks and returns
of the batteries for automobiles (scooters, cars and trucks) and batteries for
invertors and UPS are affected by different set of factors. In case of automobile
batteries, the risks and returns are affected by the Government policy, road
conditions, quality of automobiles, etc. whereas in case of batteries for invertors
and UPS, the risks and returns are affected by power condition, standard of living,
etc. Therefore, it can be said that Microtech Ltd. has two business segments viz-
‘Automobile batteries’ and ‘batteries for Invertors and UPS’.
Reference: The students are advised to refer the full text of AS 17 “Segment
Reporting”.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

MCQs
1. As per AS 17, reportable segments are those whose total revenue from external
sales and inter-segment sales is
(a) 10% or more of the total revenue of all segments
(b) 10% or more of the total revenue of all external segments
(c) 12% or more of the total revenue of all segments
(d) 12% or more of the total revenue of all external segments
2. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Management has a discretion to include a segment as a reportable
segment even if it passes the 10% materiality test.
(b) Management has a discretion to include any segment as a reportable
segment if it fails the 12% materiality test.
(c) It is mandatory for the management to include the segment as a
reportable segment if it passes the 10% materiality test.
(d) It is not mandatory for the management to include the segment as a
reportable segment if it passes the 10% materiality test.
(a) The overall test of 75% considers only external revenue to compute the
threshold limit.
(b) The overall test of 75% considers only internal revenue to compute the
threshold limit.
(c) The overall test of 75% considers both internal and external revenue to
compute the threshold limit.
(d) It is management choice whether they want to include both external
and internal revenue for computing threshold limit.
(a) The 10% test computed on the basis of revenue, considers both internal
and external revenue to compute the threshold limit.

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(b) v
The 10% test computed on the basis of revenue, considers only external
revenue to compute the threshold limit. v
(c) The 10% test computed on the basis of revenue, considers only internal
revenue to compute the threshold limit.
(d) It is management choice whether they want to include both external
and internal revenue for computing threshold limit.
(a) In case of 10% test based on profit/loss, we need to consider that any
segment whose profit or loss is 10% or more than the net profit or net
loss respectively of all segments taken together becomes reportable
segment.
(b) In case of 10% test based on profit/loss, we need to consider that any
segment whose profit or loss is 10% or more than the net profit (after
netting the losses) of all segments taken together becomes reportable
segment.
(c) In case of 10% test based on profit/loss, we need to consider that any
segment whose profit or loss is 10% or more than the net profit or loss
(whichever is higher in absolute figures) of all segments taken together
becomes reportable segment.
(d) In case of 10% test based on profit/loss, we need to consider that any
segment whose profit or loss is 10% or more than the net profit or loss
(whichever is lower in absolute figures) of all segments taken together
becomes reportable segment.
Practical Questions
6. Nathan Limited has three segments namely P, Q and R. The assets of the
company are ` 15 crores. Segment P has 4 crores, Segment Q has 6 crores and
Segment R has 5 crores. Deferred tax assets included in the assets of each
segment are P - ` 1 crore, Q - ` 0.90 crores and R - ` 0.80 crores. The
accountant contends all these three segments are reportable segments.
Comment.

7. Company A is engaged in the manufacture and sale of products, which

constitute two distinct business segments. The products of the Company are
sold in the domestic market only. The management information system of the
Company is organized to reflect operating information by two broad market
segments, rural and urban.
Besides the two business segments, how should Company A identify

geographical segments? Do geographical segments exist within the same
country? Explain in line with the provisions of AS 17.
8. PK Ltd. has identified business segment as its primary reporting format. It has
identified India, USA and UK as three geographical segments. It sells its
products in the Indian market, which constitutes 70 percent of the Company’s
sales. 25 per cent is sold in USA and the balance is sold in UK.
Is PK Ltd. as part of its geographical secondary segment information, required

to disclose segment revenue from export sales, where such sales are not
significant?
9. XYZ Ltd. has 5 business segments. Profit / Loss of each of the segments for the
year ended 31st March, 20X2 have been provided below. You are required to
identify from the following whether reportable segments or not reportable
segments, on the basis of "profitability test" as per AS-17.
Segment Profit (Loss) ` in lakhs
A 225
B 25
C (175)
D (20)
E (105)
10. ABC Limited has 5 segments namely A, B, C, D and E. The profit/loss of each
segment for the year ended March 31st, 20X2 is as follows:

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Segment Profit/(Loss) v
v
(` in crore)
A 780
B 1,500
C (2,300)
D (4,500)
E 6,000
Total 1,480
Identify the Reportable segments.

11. Heavy Goods Ltd. has 6 segments namely L-Q (below).
The total revenues (internal and external), profits or losses and assets are set
out below:
(In `)
Segment Inter Segment Sales External Profit / loss Total

Sales assets
L 4,200 12,300 3,000 37,500

M 3,500 7,750 1,500 23,250
N 1,000 3,500 (1,500) 15,750
0 0 5,250 (750) 10,500
P 500 5,500 900 10,500
Q 1,200 1,050 600 5,250
10,400 35,350 3,750 1,02,750
Heavy Goods Ltd. needs to determine how many reportable segments it has.
You are required to advice Heavy Goods Ltd. as per the criteria defined in AS
17.

12. Calculate the segment results of a manufacturing organization from the

following information:
Segments A B C Total
Directly attributed revenue 5,00,000 3,00,000 1,00,000 9,00,000

Enterprise revenue 1,10,000
(allocated in 5 :4 : 2 basis)
Revenue from transactions with
other segments
Transaction from B 1,00,000 50,000 1,50,000

Transaction from C 10,000 50,000 60,000
Transaction from A 25,000 1,00,000 1,25,000
Operating expenses 3,00,000 1,50,000 75,000 5,25,000

Enterprise expenses 77,000
(allocated in 5 :4 :2 basis)
Expenses on transactions with other
segments
Transaction from B 75,000 30,000
Transaction from C 6,000 40,000
Transaction from A 18,000 82,000
ANSWERS/ HINTS
MCQs
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (c)
Practical Questions
6. According to AS 17 "Segment Reporting", segment assets do not include
income tax assets.
Therefore, the revised total assets are 12.3 crores [` 15 - (` 1 +0.9 + 0.8).

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Details of Segment wise assets: v
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Segment P holds total assets of ` 3 crores (` 4 crores - ` 1 crores);
Segment Q holds ` 5.1 crores (` 6 crores - ` 0.9 crores);

Segment R holds ` 4.2 crores (` 5 crores - ` 0.8 crores).
Thus, all the three segments hold more than 10% of the total assets, all
segments are reportable segments.
Hence, the contention of the Accountant that all three segments are
reportable segments is correct.
7. AS 17 explains that, “a single geographical segment does not include

operations in economic environments with significantly differing risks and
returns. A geographical segment may be a single country, a group of two or
more countries, or a region within a country”.
Accordingly, to identity geographical segments, Company A needs to
evaluate whether the segments reflected in the management information
system function in environments that are subject to significantly differing
risks and returns irrespective of the fact whether they are within the same
country.
The Standard recognizes that, “Determining the composition of a business or
geographical segment involves a certain amount of judgement…”.
Accordingly, while the management information system of the Company
provides segment information for rural and urban geographical segments for
the purpose of internal reporting, judgement is required to determine
whether these segments are subject to significantly differing risks and returns
based on the definition of geographical segment. In making such a
judgement, aspect like different pricing and other policies, e.g., credit policies,
deployment of resources between different regions etc., may be considered
for the purpose identifying ‘urban and ‘rural’ as separate geographical
segment.
Company A, in making judgment for identifying geographical segments,
should also consider the relevance, reliability and comparability over time of
segment information that will be reported. The Standard, explains that, “In
making that judgement, enterprise management takes into account the

objective of reporting financial information by segment as set forth in the

standard and the qualitative characteristics of financial statements. The
qualitative characteristics include the relevance, reliability and comparability
over time of financial information that is reported about the different groups
of products and services of an enterprise and about its operations in
particular geographical areas, and the usefulness of that information for
assessing the risks and returns of the enterprise.”
8. As per AS 17, if primary format of an enterprise for reporting segment
information is business segments, it should also report segment revenue from
external customers by geographical area based on the geographical location of
its customers, for each geographical segment whose revenue from sales to
external customers is 10 per cent or more of enterprise revenue.
Therefore, for the purposes of disclosing secondary segment information, PK Ltd.
is not required to disclose segment revenue from export sales to UK, since that
segment does not meet the 10 per cent or more of enterprise revenue threshold.
However, other secondary segment information as per AS 17 should be disclosed
in respect of this segment if the thresholds prescribed in the AS 17 are met.
9. As per AS 17 ‘Segment Reporting’, a business segment or geographical
segment should be identified as a reportable segment if:
Its segment results whether profit or loss is 10% or more of:
 The combined result of all segments in profit; i.e. ` 250 Lakhs or
 The combined result of all segments in loss; i.e. ` 300 Lakhs

Whichever is greater in absolute amount i.e. ` 300 Lakhs.
Operating Absolute amount of Reportable Segment

Segment Profit or Loss (` In Yes or No
lakhs)
A 225 Yes
B 25 No
C 175 Yes
D 20 No
E 105 Yes

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v E are
On the basis of the profitability test (result criteria), segments A, C and
reportable segments (since their results in absolute amount is 10% or v more
of` 300 lakhs i.e. 30 lakhs).
10. In compliance with AS 17, the segment profit/loss of respective segment will be
compared with the greater of the following:
(i) All segments in profit, i.e., A, B and E - Total profit ` 8,280 crores.
(ii) All segments in loss, i.e., C and D - Total loss ₹ 6,800 crores.
Greater of the above - ` 8,280 crores.
Based on the above, reportable segments will be determined as follows:
Segment Profit/(Loss) Absolute Reportable

Profit/Loss as a % Segment
of 8,280
A 780 9% No
B 1,500 18% Yes
C (2,300) 28% Yes
D (4,500) 54% Yes
E 6,000 72% Yes
Total 1,480
11. Quantitative Threshold Test:

Revenue Test:
Combined total sales of all the segment = ` 10,400 + ` 35,350 =
` 45,750.
10% thresholds = 45,750 x 10% = 4,575.
Profitability Test:
In the given situation, combined reported profit = ` 6,000 and combined
reported loss (` 2,250). Hence, for 10% thresholds ` 6,000 will be
considered.
10% thresholds = ` 6,000 x 10% = ` 600

Asset Test:
Combined total assets of all the segment = ` 1,02,750
10% thresholds = ` 1,02,750 x 10% = 10,275
Accordingly, quantitative thresholds are calculated below:
Segments L M N O P Q Reportable
segments
% segment sales 36.66% 24.59% 9.84% 11.48% 13.11% 4.92% L, M,O,P

to total sales
% segment 50% 25% 25% 12.5% 15% 10% L,M,N,O,P,Q

profit to total
profits
% segment 36.50% 22.63% 15.33% 10.22% 10.22% 5.11% L,M,N,O,P

assets to total
assets
Conclusion:
Segments L, M, O and P clearly satisfy the revenue and assets tests and
they are separate reportable segments.
Segment N does not satisfy the revenue test, but it does satisfy the asset
test and it is a reportable segment.
Segment Q does not satisfy the revenue or the assets test but is does
satisfy the profits test. Therefore, Segment Q is also a reportable segment.
Hence all segments i.e. L, M, N, O, P and Q are reportable segments.
12.
Computation of segment result:
Segments A B C Total
` ` ` `
Directly attributed revenue 5,00,000 3,00,000 1,00,000 9,00,000
Enterprise revenue 50,000 40,000 20,000 1,10,000

v v
Revenue from transactions with v
other segments v
Transaction from B 1,00,000 50,000 1,50,000

Transaction from A 25,000 1,00,000 1,25,000
Total segment revenue (1) 6,60,000 4,15,000 2.70,000 13,45,000
Operating expenses 3,00,000 1,50,000 75,000 5,25,000
Enterprise expenses 35,000 28,000 14,000 77,000
Expenses on transactions with other
segments
Transaction from B 75,000 30,000 1,05,000
Transaction from A 18,000 82,000 1,00,000
Total segment expenses (2) 4,16,000 2,36,000 2,01,000 8,53,000
Segment result (1-2) 2,44,000 1,79,000 69,000 4,92,000

UNIT 4: ACCOUNTING STANDARD 18 RELATED PARTY

DISCLOSURES
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After studying this unit, you will be able to comprehend the –
❑
 Need for disclosure of related party relationship;
 How to identify the related party relationships;
 Which parties are not treated as related party;
 Exemption from Related Party Disclosure in certain situations;
 Disclosure requirements under AS-18.
4.1 INTRODUCTION
AS 18 prescribes the requirements for disclosure of related party relationship and
transactions between the reporting enterprise and its related parties. The
requirements of the standard apply to the financial statements of each reporting
enterprise as also to consolidated financial statements presented by a holding
company.
4.2 RELATED PARTY ISSUE – WHY DISCLOSURE IS

NEEDED?
Related party relationships are a normal feature of commerce and business.
There is a general presumption that transactions reflected in financial statements
are consummated on an arm’s-length basis between independent parties. However,
that presumption may not be valid when related party relationships exist because
related parties may enter into transactions which unrelated parties would not enter
into.

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Also, transactions between related parties may not be effected at the same terms
and conditions as between unrelated parties. Sometimes, no price is charged in
related party transactions, for example, free provision of management services and
the extension of free credit on a debt.
Also, sometimes the operating results and financial position of an enterprise may
be affected by a related party relationship even if related party transactions do not
occur. The mere existence of the relationship may be sufficient to affect the
transactions of the reporting enterprise with other parties. For example, a
subsidiary may terminate relations with a trading partner on acquisition by the
holding company of a fellow subsidiary engaged in the same trade as the former
partner. Alternatively, one party may refrain from acting because of the control or
significant influence of another - for example, a subsidiary may be instructed by its
holding company not to engage in research and development.
Likewise, in certain cases transactions would not have taken place if the related party
relationship had not existed. For example, a company that sold a large proportion
of its production to its holding company at cost might not have found an alternative
customer if the holding company had not purchased the goods.
In view of the aforesaid, the resulting accounting measures may not represent what
they usually would be expected to represent. Thus, a related party relationship
could have an effect on the financial position and operating results of the reporting
enterprise.
4.3 RELATED PARTY RELATIONSHIPS, AS

CONTEMPLATED UNDER AS-18
Related Party - As per AS-18, parties are considered to be related if at any time
during the reporting period one party has the ability to control the other party or
exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and/or
operating decisions.
It is worthwhile to note that AS-18 provides a definitive list of related party

relationships to which AS-18 applies. Accordingly, AS 18 deals only with the
following five types of related party relationships described in (a) to (e) below:

(a) Enterprises that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries,

control, or are controlled by, or are under common control with, the reporting
enterprise (this includes holding companies, subsidiaries and fellow
subsidiaries).
Note: This is the case when there is a parent-subsidiary relationship

(including relationship among fellow subsidiaries), as illustrated later in
this chapter. For meaning of the term control, refer to subsequent
discussion under this chapter.
(b) Associates and joint ventures of the reporting enterprise and the investing
party or venturer in respect of which the reporting enterprise is an associate
or a joint venture.
(c) Individuals owning, directly or indirectly, an interest in the voting power of
the reporting enterprise that gives them control or significant influence over
the enterprise, and relatives of any such individual.
(d) Key management personnel and relatives of such personnel; and
(e) Enterprises over which any person described in (c) or (d) is able to exercise
significant influence. This includes enterprises owned by directors or major
shareholders of the reporting enterprise and enterprises that have a member
of key management in common with the reporting enterprise.
4.4 WHO ARE NOT DEEMED TO BE RELATED

PARTIES UNDER AS-18?
In the context of AS 18, the following are deemed not to be related parties:
(a) Two companies are not related parties simply because they have a director in
common (unless the director is able to affect the policies of both companies
in their mutual dealings). Accordingly, if the common director is able to
influence the policies of both the companies in their mutual dealings –
then related party relationship exists.
(b) A single customer, supplier, franchiser, distributor, or general agent with

whom an enterprise transacts a significant volume of business merely by
virtue of the resulting economic dependence; and

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(c) The parties listed below, in the course of their normal dealings with an
enterprise by virtue only of those dealings (although they may circumscribe
the freedom of action of the enterprise or participate in its decision-making
process):
(i) Providers of finance
(ii) Trade unions

(iii) Public utilities
(iv) Government departments and government agencies including
government sponsored bodies
4.5 EXEMPTION FROM RELATED PARTY

DISCLOSURE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS
1. Conflict with the reporting enterprise’s duties of confidentiality: Related
party disclosure requirements as laid down in AS 18 do not apply in
circumstances where providing such disclosures would conflict with the
reporting enterprise’s duties of confidentiality as specifically required in
terms of a statute or by any regulator or similar competent authority.
Put differently, in cases where a statute or a regulator or a similar competent
authority governing an enterprise prohibit the enterprise to disclose certain
information which is required to be disclosed as per this Standard, disclosure
of such information is not warranted. For example, banks are obliged by law
to maintain confidentiality in respect of their customers’ transactions and this
Standard would not override the obligation to preserve the confidentiality of
customers’ dealings.
2. Consolidated financial statements: No disclosure is required in
consolidated financial statements in respect of intra-group transactions -
since disclosure of transactions between members of a group is unnecessary
in consolidated financial statements. This is mainly because consolidated
financial statements present information about the holding and its
subsidiaries as a single reporting enterprise.
3. State-controlled enterprises: No disclosure is required in the financial
statements of state-controlled enterprises as regards related party

relationships with other state-controlled enterprises and transactions with

such enterprises.
4.6 DEFINITIONS OF OTHER TERMS USED IN AS 18

Related party transaction:AS-18 defines related party transaction as, “A transfer
of resources or obligations between related parties, regardless of whether or not a
price is charged”.
Control: As per AS-18 Control means:
(a) ownership, directly or indirectly, of more than one half of the voting power
of an enterprise, or
(b) control of the composition of the board of directors in the case of a company
or of the composition of the corresponding governing body in case of any
other enterprise, or
(c) a substantial interest in voting power and the power to direct, by statute or
agreement, the financial and/or operating policies of the enterprise.
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Also, AS-18 clarifies that for the purpose of AS 18, an enterprise is considered to
control the composition of the board of directors of a company or governing
body of an enterprise, if it has the power, without the consent or concurrence of
any other person, to appoint or remove all or a majority of directors/members of
the governing body of that company/enterprise. Put differently, control to the
composition of the Board of directors is determined with reference to the authority
of an enterprise to appoint or remove all or majority of directors of another
enterprise without concurrence of any other person.
Further, an enterprise is deemed to have the power to appoint a director/
member of the governing body, if any of the following conditions is satisfied:
(a) A person cannot be appointed as director/member of the governing body
without the exercise in his favour by that enterprise of such a power as
aforesaid or

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(b) A person’s appointment as director/member of the governing bodyvfollows
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necessarily from his appointment to a position held by him in that enterprise
or
(c) The director/member of the governing body is nominated by that enterprise;

in case that enterprise is a company, the director is nominated by that
company/subsidiary thereof.
An enterprise is considered to have a substantial interest in another enterprise if

that enterprise owns, directly or indirectly, 20% or more interest in the voting
power of the other enterprise. Similarly, an individual is considered to have a
substantial interest in an enterprise, if that individual owns, directly or indirectly, 20
per cent or more interest in the voting power of the enterprise.
Associate: AS-18 defines an Associate as an enterprise in which an investing

reporting party has significant influence and which is neither a subsidiary nor a joint
venture of that party. Therefore, an associate should not be a subsidiary neither a
joint venture of that investing reporting enterprise.
And, the term Significant influence is defined by AS-18 as “Participation in the

financial and/or operating policy decisions of an enterprise, but not control of those
policies”.
Further,AS-18 clarifies that significant influence may be exercised in several ways,

for example, (1) by representation on the board of directors;, (2) participation in
the policy making process; (3) material inter-company transactions, (4) interchange
of managerial personnel or (5) dependence on technical information.
Significant influence may be gained by share ownership, statute or agreement. As

regards share ownership, if an investing party holds, directly or indirectly through
intermediaries, 20 per cent or more of the voting power of the enterprise, it is
presumed that the investing party has significant influence, unless it can be clearly
demonstrated that this is not the case. Conversely, if the investing party holds,
directly or indirectly through intermediaries, less than 20% of the voting power
of the enterprise, it is presumed that the investing party does not have significant
influence, unless such influence can be clearly demonstrated. A substantial or
majority ownership by another investing party does not necessarily preclude an
investing party from having significant influence.

Key Management Personnel: As per AS-18, Key Management Personnel are those
persons who have the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and
controlling the activities of the reporting enterprise.
For example, in the case of a company, (1) the managing director(s), (2) whole time
director(s), (3) manager and (4) any person in accordance with whose directions or
instructions the board of directors of the company is accustomed to act, are usually
considered key management personnel.
AS-18 further provides an explanation that a non-executive director of a company

-is not considered as a key management person under this Standard by virtue of
merely his being a director unless he has the authority and responsibility for
planning, directing and controlling the activities of the reporting enterprise.
The requirements of AS 18 should not be applied in respect of a non-executive

director even if he participates in the financial and/or operating policy decision of
the enterprise, unless he falls in any of the categories of ‘related party relationships’
discussed above.
Relative: As per AS-18, a Relative in relation to an individual, means the spouse,

son, daughter, brother, sister, father and mother who may be expected to influence,
or be influenced by, that individual in his/her dealings with the reporting enterprise.
Joint Venture - AS-18 defines a Joint Venture as a contractual arrangement

whereby two or more parties undertake an economic activity which is subject to
joint control.
Joint Control–AS-18 defines a Joint Control as the contractually agreed sharing of

power to govern the financial and operating policies of an economic activity so as
to obtain benefits from it. Accordingly, when two or more parties contractually
agree to share power to govern the financial and operating policies of an economic
activity, this contractual agreement is termed as joint control.
It is pertinent to note that joint venture does not depend upon voting power of the
parties involved. Rather, it is linked to the ability to exercise joint control over an
economic activity.
Holding Company–AS-18 defines Holding Company as a company having one or

more subsidiaries

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Subsidiary AS 18 defines a Subsidiary – as a company: v
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(a) in which another company (the holding company) holds, either by itself
and/or through one or more subsidiaries, more than one-half, in nominal
value of its equity share capital; or
(b) of which another company (the holding company) controls, either by itself
and/or through one or more subsidiaries, the composition of its board of
directors.
Fellow Subsidiary–AS-18 clarifies that a company is considered to be a fellow
subsidiary of another company if both are subsidiaries of the same holding
company.
Illustration 1
Identify the related parties in the following case as per AS 18:

A Ltd. holds 51% of B Ltd.
B Ltd holds 51% of O Ltd.
Z Ltd holds 49% of O Ltd.
Solution
In relation to Reporting enterprise - A Ltd.
 B Ltd. (subsidiary) is a related party
 O Ltd.(subsidiary) is a related party
In relation to Reporting enterprise - B Ltd.
 A Ltd. (holding company) is a related party
 O Ltd. (subsidiary) is a related party
In relation to Reporting enterprise - O Ltd.
 A Ltd. (ultimate holding company) is a related party
 B Ltd. (holding company) is a related party
 Z Ltd. (investor/ investing party) is a related party (O Ltd being Associate of
Z Ltd)
Reporting enterprise - Z Ltd.
 O Ltd. (Associate) is a related party

Illustration 2
Consider a scenario wherein:
 A Ltd. has 60% voting right in B Ltd.
 A Ltd. also has 22% voting right in C Ltd.; and
 B Ltd. has 30% voting right in C Ltd.

Whether C Ltd. is to be treated under AS-18 as a party related to A Ltd.?
Solution
Yes – in relation to A Ltd. (the reporting enterprise), C Ltd. is a related party under
AS-18. This is because A Ltd. indirectly controls C Ltd.
In this case, A Ltd. (together with its subsidiary B Ltd.) controls more than one half
of the voting rights of C Ltd.
Illustration 3
 X Ltd. holds 28% voting right in Y Ltd. (and hence Y Ltd. is an associate of X
Ltd.)
 Y Ltd. holds 32% voting right in Z Ltd. (and hence Z Ltd. is an associate of Y
Ltd.)
X Ltd.
28 % Voting
rights
Y Ltd.
32 % Voting
rights
Z Ltd.

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v to X
In the above case, since Y Ltd. is an associate of X Ltd. – Y Ltd. is a related party
Ltd. v
Likewise, since Z Ltd. is an associate of Y Ltd. - Z Ltd. is a related party to Y Ltd.

The question is: Whether Z Ltd. is to be treated under AS-18 as a party related to X
Ltd.?
Solution
No – in relation to X Ltd. (the reporting enterprise), Z Ltd. is a not a related party.
This is because as per the requirements of AS-18, ‘associate of an associate’ is not
a related party.
Illustration 4
Consider the following organization structure related to P Ltd.
P Ltd.
80% Shares
Q Ltd.
60% Shares 80% Shares
R Ltd. S Ltd.
65% Shares 70% Shares
X Ltd. Y Ltd.
Given the above structure: Identify related party relationships, if R Ltd. is the
reporting enterprise
Solution
The following table identifies the related party relationships for R Ltd. (being the
reporting enterprise):

Party
Relationship under AS-18
Name
 P Ltd. has indirect control on R Ltd. (through Q Ltd.)
P Ltd.
 Hence R Ltd. is related to P Ltd.
Q  Q Ltd. has direct control of R Ltd.
Ltd.  Hence R Ltd. is related to Q Ltd.
 R Ltd. and S Ltd. are under common control of Q Ltd.
S Ltd.
 Hence R Ltd. is related to S Ltd.
 X Ltd. is controlled by R Ltd.
X Ltd.
 Hence R Ltd. is related to X Ltd.
 Y Ltd. is the sub-subsidiary of Q Ltd.
 Both R Ltd. and Y Ltd. are under common control of
Y Ltd.
Q Ltd.
 Hence R Ltd. is related to Y Ltd.
Illustration 5
Consider the following organization structure related to UH Ltd. (the ultimate parent
company of a Group), wherein UH Ltd. has made the following investments:
 Investment in two of the wholly owned subsidiaries, viz. Sub 1 and Sub 2
 Investment in JC 1, in which UH Ltd. has a joint control
 20% investment in Ass 1 (and hence, Ass 1 is an associate of UH Ltd.)
UH Ltd
100% 100% Joint Control Associate
28%
Sub 1 Sub 2 JC 1 Ass 1
Given the above structure: Identify related party relationships for each of the above
entities under AS-18

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Solution
The following table identifies the related party relationships for each of the entities
in the Group:
Reporting
Related Party as per AS-18
enterprise
UH Ltd. All the four entities (viz. Sub 1, Sub 2, JC 1 and Ass 1)
Sub 1 Only two of the entities in the Group (viz. UH Ltd. and Sub 2)
Sub 2 Only two of the entities in the Group (viz. UH Ltd. and Sub 1)
JC 1 Only UH Ltd.
Ass 1 Only UH Ltd.
Illustration 6
▪ Mr. Robert holds 70% shares and voting rights in P Ltd
Mr. Robert 70% Shares

P Ltd.
and, has control
Are they related?
Mrs. Andy
(Spouse of Mr. Robert)
Determine: Whether Andy (spouse of Mr. Robert) is a related party to P Ltd. under
AS-18?
Solution
Yes – Andy is a related party to P Ltd., in view of the requirements of AS-18.

It may be recalled that under AS-18 ‘relatives of individuals owning an interest in

the voting power of the reporting enterprise that gives them control or significant
influence over the enterprise’ are considered as related parties.
Illustration 7
 Mr. Robert is a Managing Director of P Ltd.
 Andy (spouse of Robert) received a remuneration of Rs 5 lacs from P Ltd. – for

the services she rendered to P Ltd. for the period 1 st April 20X1 through 30 th
June 20X1
 Andy left the services of P Ltd. on 1 st July 20X1
 Consider 31 st March 20X2 as the year-end date for P Ltd.
MD
Mr. Robert P Ltd.
Received remuneration
of ` 5 lacs
Mrs. Andy
(Spouse of Mr. Robert)
Year - end
31st March 20X2
1st April 20X1 30th June 20X1
Mrs. Andy left on 1 st July 20X1
Whether Andy is to be identified as related party at the year-end date (31 st March
20X2) for the purposes of AS-18?

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Solution
Yes – This is because as per AS-18, parties are considered to be related if at any
time during the reporting period one party has the ability to control the other party
or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and/or
operating decisions.
Hence Andy (being the spouse and relative of the KMP of P Ltd.) needs to be
reported as related party at the year-end date (i.e. 31st March 20X2). This is because
the remuneration Andy received from P Ltd. (for the period April 20X1 to 30 June
20X1) falls within the reporting year April 20X1 to March 20X2.
Illustration 8
 UK Bank holds 23% equity shares with voting rights in P Ltd.
 The bank has provided a loan of Rs. 20 million to P Ltd. at market interest rate
 As per the terms and conditions of the loan agreement, the bank has appointed
one person as its nominee to the board of directors of P Ltd. and any major
transaction to be entered into by P Ltd. will require the consent of the Bank
UK
Bank
BANK Holds 23% Shares with voting rights

P
Provided loan of ` 20 Million @ market rates Ltd.
Hence has power to nominate 1 member to
BoDs
Determine: Whether under AS-18 - UK Bank is a related party to P Ltd. (the reporting
enterprise)?

Solution
In the instant case, the UK Bank holds 23% shares with voting rights in P Ltd. and
hence is deemed to exercise significant influence over P Ltd.
The bank is also a provider of finance to P Ltd. (the reporting enterprise) and as per
AS-18, parties like providers of finance are deemed not to be considered as a
related party in the course of normal dealings with an enterprise by virtue only of
those dealings. However, this exemption will not be available to UK Bank in this
case – since it exercises significant influence over P Ltd. (by virtue of holding 23%
shares with voting rights in P Ltd.)
Accordingly, for P Ltd. (the reporting enterprise), the UK Bank is a related party and
it will be required to disclose the transactions with UK Bank in its financial
statements.
4.7 DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS UNDER AS-18

At the outset, it is to be noted that AS-18 prescribe related party disclosure
requirements.
(a) name of the related party and (b) nature of the related party relationship where
control exists should be disclosed - irrespective of whether or not there have been
transactions between the related parties.
This is to enable users of financial statements to form a view about the effects of
related party relationships on the enterprise.
If there have been transactions between related parties, during the existence of a
related party relationship, the reporting enterprise should disclose the following:
(i) The name of the transacting related party;
(ii) A description of the relationship between the parties;
(iii) A description of the nature of transactions;
(iv) Volume of the transactions either as an amount or as an appropriate
proportion;
(v) Any other elements of the related party transactions necessary for an
understanding of the financial statements;

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(vi) The amounts or appropriate proportions of outstanding items pertaining to
related parties at the balance sheet date and provisions for doubtful debts
due from such parties at that date;
(vii) Amounts written off or written back in the period in respect of debts due from
or to related parties.
Items of a similar nature may be disclosed in aggregate by type of related party
except when separate disclosure is necessary for an understanding of the effects of
related party transactions on the financial statements of the reporting enterprise.
Remuneration paid to key management personnel should be considered as a
related party transaction requiring disclosures. In case non-executive directors on
the Board of Directors are not related parties, remuneration paid to them should
not be considered a related party transaction.
4.8 LIST OF RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, TO BE

DISCLOSED (WHAT NEEDS TO BE DISCLOSED?)
AS-18 gives following examples of related party transactions, in respect of which
disclosures may be made by a reporting enterprise:
1. purchases or sales of goods (finished or unfinished)
2. purchases or sales of fixed assets
3. rendering or receiving of services
4. agency arrangements
5. leasing or hire purchase arrangements
6. transfer of research and development
7. licence agreements
8. finance (including loans and equity contributions in cash or in kind)
9. guarantees and collaterals
10. management controls including for deputation of employees.
Illustration 9
 P Ltd. hold 22% shares and voting rights in Q Ltd. (and hence Q Ltd. is an associate
of P Ltd.)

 On 1st April 20X1, P Ltd. sold certain goods to Q Ltd. amounting to Rs. 5 lacs
 On 30th June 20X1, P Ltd. sold its entire 22% stake in Q Ltd. (and hence the related
party relationship ceased to exist after 30th June 20X1)
 However, P Ltd. continued supply goods to Q Ltd. subsequent to 30th June 20X1
(just like any other customer) and sold goods worth Rs. 15 lacs during 9-month
period ended 31st March 20X2
 Consider 31st March 20X2 as the year-end date for P Ltd.
P Ltd.
22% shares and Goods sold on 1 st April

voting rights 20X1 amounting to ` 5
lacs
Q Ltd .
Year end
1 April 20X1
st 30th June 20X1 31 March 20X2
st
Goods sold ` 5 Goods worth ` 15 lacs sold

lacs
Sold entire 22% shareholding
Determine whether the transaction for the entire year (ending on 31 st March 20X2) is
required to be disclosed under AS-18 as related party transaction.

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Solution v
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No – This is because as per AS-18, the disclosure requirements under the Standard
relate only to the period during related party relationship existed.
Accordingly, only transactions between P Ltd and Q Ltd till 30 th June 20X1 (being
sale of goods worth Rs. 5 lacs) are required to be reported / disclosed under AS-
18.
Transactions entered into after 30 th June 20X1 are NOT required to be disclosed
under AS-18.
Illustration 10
Narmada Ltd. sold goods for ` 90 lakhs to Ganga Ltd. during financial year ended
31-3-20X1. The Managing Director of Narmada Ltd. owns 100% shares of Ganga
Ltd. The sales were made to Ganga Ltd. at normal selling prices by Narmada Ltd.
The Chief accountant of Narmada Ltd contends that these sales need not require a
different treatment from the other sales made by the company and hence no
disclosure is necessary as per the accounting standard. Is the Chief Accountant
correct?
Solution
As per AS 18 ‘Related Party Disclosures’, Enterprises over which a key management
personnel is able to exercise significant influence are related parties. This incl udes
enterprises owned by directors or major shareholders of the reporting enterprise
and enterprise that have a member of key management in common with the
reporting enterprise.
In the given case, Narmada Ltd. and Ganga Ltd are related parties and hence
disclosure of transaction between them is required irrespective of whether the
transaction was done at normal selling price.
Hence the contention of Chief Accountant of Narmada Ltd is wrong.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

MCQs
1. According to AS-18 Related Party Disclosures, which ONE of the following is
not a related party of Skyline Limited?
(a) A shareholder of Skyline Limited owning 30% of the ordinary share
capital
(b) An entity providing banking facilities to Skyline Limited in the normal
course of business
(c) An associate of Skyline Limited
(d) Key management personnel of Skyline Limited
2. Are the following statements in relation to related parties true or false,
according to AS-18 Related Party Disclosures?
(A) A party is related to another entity that it is jointly controlled by.
(B) A party is related to another entity that it controls.
Statement (A) Statement (B)
(a) False False
(b) False True
(c) True False
(d) True True
3. Which of the following is not a related party as envisaged by AS-18 Related
Party Disclosures?
(a) A director of the entity
(b) The parent company of the entity
(c) A shareholder of the entity that holds 1% stake in the entity
(d) The spouse of the managing director of the entity
4. According to AS-18 Related Party Disclosures, related party transaction is a
transfer of resources or obligations between related parties – provided a price
is charged for such transfer.

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(a) True v
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(b) False
5. According to AS-18 Related Party Disclosures, parties are considered to be

related, if and only if at the end of the reporting period - one party has the
ability to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other
party in making financial and/or operating decisions.
(a) True
(b) False
6 Who are related parties under AS 18? What are the related party disclosure
requirements?
7 ABC Limited is in the business of manufacturing textiles. It has certain
commercial contracts with its customers and those customer contracts carry
various clauses, imposing restriction on ABC Limited for disclosure of certain
information. Accordingly, the company doesn’t intend to provide related party
disclosure under AS-18 in its ensuing financial statements. Is this correct?
8 Should the related parties be identified as at the reporting date (i.e. balance
sheet date) for the purposes of AS-18? In disclosing transactions with related
parties, are the transactions of the entire reporting period to be disclosed or
only those for the period during which related party relationship exists?
Practical Questions
9. Mr. Raj, a relative of key management personnel, received remuneration of
` 2,50,000 for his services in the company for the period from 1.4.20X1 to
30.6.20X1. On 1.7.20X1, he left the service of the company.
Should the relative be identified as at the closing date i.e. on 31.3.20X2 for the
purposes of AS 18?
10. X Ltd. sold goods to its associate company during the 1st quarter ended
30.6.20X1. After that, the related party relationship ceased to exist. However,
goods were supplied as were supplied to any other ordinary customer. Decide
whether transactions of the entire year have to be disclosed as related party
transaction.

11. You are required to identify the related parties in the following cases as per AS
18:
M Ltd. holds 61 % shares of S Ltd.
S Ltd. holds 51 % shares of F Ltd.
C Ltd. holds 49% shares of F Ltd.
(Give your answer - Reporting Entity wise for M Ltd., S Ltd., C Ltd. and F Ltd.)
ANSWERS/HINTS
MCQs
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (b)
6. Parties are considered to be related if at any time during the reporting period
one party has the ability to control the other party or exercise significant
influence over the other party in making financial and/or operating decisions.
If there have been transactions between related parties, during the existence
of a related party relationship, the reporting enterprise should disclose the
following:
(i) The name of the transacting related party;
(ii) A description of the relationship between the parties;
(iii) A description of the nature of transactions;
(iv) Volume of the transactions either as an amount or as an appropriate
proportion;
(v) Any other elements of the related party transactions necessary for an
understanding of the financial statements;
(vi) The amounts or appropriate proportions of outstanding items
pertaining to related parties at the balance sheet date and provisions
for doubtful debts due from such parties at that date;
(vii) Amounts written off or written back in the period in respect of debts
due from or to related parties.

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7. As per AS-18 stipulate that related party disclosure requirements under v AS-
18 do not apply in circumstances, where providing such disclosuresv would
conflict with the reporting enterprise's duties of confidentiality, as specifically
required in terms of a statute or by any regulator or similar competent
authority.
In case, where (1) a statute or (2) a regulator or (3) a similar competent
authority governing an enterprise prohibit the enterprise to disclose certain
information, which is required to be disclosed as per AS 18, disclosure of such
information is not warranted. For example, banks are obliged by law to
maintain confidentiality in respect of their customers' transactions and AS-18
would not override the obligation to preserve the confidentiality of
customers' dealings.
However, this exemption is not available in respect of confidentiality
provisions in a commercial contract between two enterprises - where
confidentiality is not specifically required in terms of (1) a statute or (2) by
any regulator or (3) similar competent authority.
Therefore, in the given case AS-18 related party disclosures would have to be
made by ABC Limited in its ensuing financial statements.
8. As per the definition of related parties in AS-18, the existence of a related
party relationship should be identified at all points during the year (and not
only at the close of the financial year). However, AS 18 requires disclosure of
transactions with these parties only during the existence of the related party
relationship.
Practical Questions
9. According to AS 18 on ‘Related Party Disclosures’, parties are considered to
be related if at any time during the reporting period one party has the ability
to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party
in making financial and/or operating decisions. Hence Mr. Raj, a relative of
key management personnel, should be identified as related party for
disclosure in the financial statements for the year ended 31.3.20X2.
10. As per AS 18, transactions of X Ltd. with its associate company for the first
quarter ending 30.06.20X1 only are required to be disclosed as related party
transactions. The transactions for the period in which related party
relationship did not exist would not be reported.

11. Reporting Entity Related Party
M Ltd. S Ltd. (subsidiary)

F Ltd.(subsidiary)
S Ltd. M Ltd. (holding company)

F Ltd. (subsidiary)
F Ltd. M Ltd. (ultimate holding company)

S Ltd. (holding company)
C Ltd. (investor/ investing party)
C Ltd. F Ltd. (associate)

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UNIT 5: ACCOUNTING STANDARD 20 EARNINGS
PER SHARE
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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After studying this unit, you will be able to comprehend the following:
 Basic Earnings Per Share
• Issues related to Numerator – Earnings
• Issues related to Denominator – Weighted average number of
shares
 Diluted Earnings Per Share
• Issues related to Numerator – Earnings
• Issues related to Denominator – Weighted average number of
shares
 Dilutive Potential Equity Shares
 Restatement of Earnings per share
 Disclosures
5.1 INTRODUCTION
The objective of AS 20 is to describe principles for determination (i.e. computation)
and presentation (i.e. presentation in the Statement of Profit and Loss) of earnings
per share which will improve comparison of performance among different
enterprises for the same period and among different accounting periods for the
same enterprise.

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Earnings per share (EPS) is a financial ratio indicating the amount of profit or loss
for the period attributable to each equity share and AS 20 gives computational
methodology for determination and presentation of basic and diluted earnings per
share.
This Accounting Standard is mandatory for all companies. However, disclosure of
diluted earnings per share (both including and excluding extraordinary items) is not
mandatory for SMCs. Such companies are however encouraged to make these
disclosures.
In consolidated financial statements, the information required by AS 20 should be
presented on the basis of consolidated information.
5.2 DEFINITION OF THE TERMS USED IN AS 20

An equity share is a share other than a preference share.
A preference share is a share carrying preferential rights to dividends and
repayment of capital.
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to both a financial asset of
one enterprise and a financial liability or equity shares of another enterprise.
A financial asset is any asset that is

a. Cash;
b. A contractual right to receive cash or another financial asset from another
enterprise;

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A contractual right to exchange financial instruments with another enterprise
under conditions that are potentially favourable; or v
d. An equity share of another enterprise.
A financial liability is any liability that is a contractual obligation to deliver cash

or another financial asset to another enterprise or to exchange financial
instruments with another enterprise under conditions that are potentially
unfavourable.
A potential equity share is a financial instrument or other contract that entitles,

or may entitle, its holder to equity shares.
Examples of potential equity shares are:
a. Debt instruments or preference shares, that are convertible into equity shares;
b. Share warrants;
c. Options including employee stock option plans under which employees of an

enterprise are entitled to receive equity shares as part of their remuneration
and other similar plans; and
d. Shares which would be issued upon the satisfaction of certain conditions

resulting from contractual arrangements (contingently issuable shares), such
as the acquisition of a business or other assets, or shares issuable under a
loan contract upon default of payment of principal or interest, if the contract
so provides.
Note:
A partly paid-up share where the holder is not entitled to dividends is treated as a
potential equity share for the purposes of computing Diluted EPS.
Share warrants or options are financial instruments that give the holder the right
to acquire equity shares.
Fair value is the amount for which an asset could be exchanged, or a liability
settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length transaction.

Basic Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated as
Net profit (loss) attributable to equity shareholders
Weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period
5.3 EARNINGS-BASIC
All items of income and expense which are recognised in a period, including tax
expense and extraordinary items, are included in the determination of the net profit
or loss for the period unless AS 5 requires or permits otherwise.
The amount of preference dividends and any attributable tax thereto for the period
is deducted from the net profit for the period (or added to the net loss for the
period) in order to calculate the net profit or loss for the period attributable to
equity shareholders.
The amount of preference dividends for the period that is deducted from the net
profit for the period is:
a. The amount of any preference dividends on non-cumulative preference
shares provided for in respect of the period; and
b. The full amount of the required preference dividends for cumulative

preference shares for the period, whether or not the dividends have been
provided for. The amount of preference dividends for the period does not
include the amount of any preference dividends for cumulative preference
shares paid or declared during the current period in respect of previous
periods.
Note:
If an enterprise has more than one class of equity shares, net profit or loss for the
period is apportioned over the different classes of shares in accordance with their
dividend rights.
[In other words, there will be more than 1 Basic EPS for such a company; i.e. EPS for
each class of equity shares]

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A quick recap of adjustments to be made to the numerator will be as under:
Particulars Adjusted in the numerator of

Basic EPS
Tax expense Yes
(Current and Deferred Tax)
Exceptional items as per AS 5 Yes
Extraordinary items as per AS 5 Yes
Changes in Accounting estimates as per AS 5 Yes
Changes in Accounting Policy as per AS 5 Yes
Amount of preference dividends and any
attributable tax thereto
(a) Non-cumulative preference
Yes – only if it has been
provided in the books
(b) Cumulative preference shares Yes – irrespective, whether or
not the dividends have been
provided for in the books
5.4 PER SHARE- BASIC

The number of shares used in the denominator for basic EPS should be the
weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.
The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period is
the number of shares outstanding at the beginning of the period, adjusted by the
number of equity shares bought back or issued during the period multiplied by a
time-weighting factor.
The time-weighting factor is:

Numbers of days the shares are outstanding
Number of days in the period
Although the Standard defines the time-weighting factor as being determined on
a daily basis, it acknowledges that a reasonable approximation of the weighted
average is adequate in many circumstances.

Illustration 1
Date Particulars Balance

1st January Balance at beginning of year 1,800 - 1,800
31st May Issue of shares for cash 600 - 2,400
1st November Buy Back of shares - 300 2,100
Calculate Weighted Number of Shares.

Solution
Computation of Weighted Average:
(1,800 x 5/12) + (2,400 x 5/12) + (2,100 x 2/12) = 2,100 shares.
The weighted average number of shares can alternatively be computed as follows:

(1,800 x12/12) + (600 x 7/12) - (300 x 2/12) = 2,100 shares
In most cases, shares are included in the weighted average number of shares from
the date the consideration is receivable, for example:
a. Equity shares issued in exchange for cash are included when cash is
receivable;
b. Equity shares issued as a result of the conversion of a debt instrument to

equity shares are included as of the date of conversion;
c. Equity shares issued in lieu of interest or principal on other financial
instruments are included as of the date interest ceases to accrue;
d. Equity shares issued in exchange for the settlement of a liability of the
enterprise are included as of the date the settlement becomes effective;
e. Equity shares issued as consideration for the acquisition of an asset other

than cash are included as of the date on which the acquisition is recognised;
and
f. Equity shares issued for the rendering of services to the enterprise are
included as the services are rendered.
In these and other cases, the timing of the inclusion of equity shares is determined
by the specific terms and conditions attaching to their issue. Due consideration
should be given to the substance of any contract associated with the issue.

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5.5 SHARES ISSUED IN A SCHEME OF
AMALGAMATION
1. Equity shares issued as part of the consideration in an amalgamation in the
nature of purchase are included in the weighted average number of shares
as of the date of the acquisition because the transferee incorporates the
results of the operations of the transferor into its statement of profit and loss
as from the date of acquisition.
2. Equity shares issued as part of the consideration in an amalgamation in the
nature of merger are included in the calculation of the weighted average
number of shares from the beginning of the reporting period because the
financial statements of the combined enterprise for the reporting period are
prepared as if the combined entity had existed from the beginning of the
reporting period. Therefore, the number of equity shares used for the
calculation of basic earnings per share in an amalgamation in the nature of
merger is the aggregate of the weighted average number of shares of the
combined enterprises, adjusted to equivalent shares of the enterprise whose
shares are outstanding after the amalgamation.
Partly paid equity shares are treated as a fraction of an equity share to the extent
that they were entitled to participate in dividends relative to a fully paid equity
share during the reporting period.
Illustration 2
Date Particulars No. of Face Paid up

Shares Value Value
1st January Balance at beginning of year 1,800 ` 10 ` 10
31st October Issue of Shares 600 ` 10 ` 5
Calculate Weighted Number of Shares.

Solution
Assuming that partly paid shares are entitled to participate in the dividend to the
extent of amount paid, number of partly paid equity shares would be taken as 300
for the purpose of calculation of earnings per share.

Computation of weighted average would be as follows:

(1,800 x 12/12) + (300 x 2/12) = 1,850 shares.
Where an enterprise has equity shares of different nominal values but with the
same dividend rights, the number of equity shares is calculated by converting all
such equity shares into equivalent number of shares of the same nominal value.
Contingently Issuable Shares
Equity shares which are issuable upon the satisfaction of certain conditions resulting
from contractual arrangements (contingently issuable shares) are considered
outstanding, and included in the computation of basic earnings per share from the
date when all necessary conditions under the contract have been satisfied.
Bonus Issue, Share split and Right issue
Equity shares may be issued, or the number of shares outstanding may be reduced,
without a corresponding change in resources. Examples include:
a. A bonus issue;
b. A bonus element in any other issue, for example a bonus element in a rights
issue to existing shareholders;
c. A share split; and
d. A reverse share split (consolidation of shares).
In case of a bonus issue or a share split, equity shares are issued to existing
shareholders for no additional consideration. Therefore, the number of equity
shares outstanding is increased without an increase in resources. The number of
equity shares outstanding before the event is adjusted for the proportionate
change in the number of equity shares outstanding as if the event had occurred at
the beginning of the earliest period reported means along with the impact to
current year adjustment, it will also impact the calculation of EPS of last year
retrospectively.
For example, upon a two-for-one bonus issue, the number of shares outstanding
prior to the issue is multiplied by a factor of three to obtain the new total number
of shares, or by a factor of two to obtain the number of additional shares.

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Illustration 3 v
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Net profit for the year 20X1 ` 18,00,000
No. of equity shares outstanding until 30th September 20X2 20,00,000
Bonus issue 1st October 20X2 was 2 equity shares for each equity share outstanding
at 30th September, 20X2
Calculate Basic Earnings Per Share.
Solution
No. of Bonus Issue 20,00,000 x 2 = 40,00,000 shares

` 60,00,000
Earnings per share for the year 20X2 = ` 1.00
( 20,00,000+ 40,00,000 )
` 18,00,000
Adjusted earnings per share for the year 20X1 = ` 0.30
( 20,00,000+ 40,00,000 )
Since the bonus issue is an issue without consideration, the issue is treated as if it
had occurred prior to the beginning of the year 20X1, the earliest period reported.
The issue of equity shares at the time of exercise or conversion of potential equity
shares will not usually give rise to a bonus element, since the potential equity shares
will usually have been issued for full value, resulting in a proportionate change in
the resources available to the enterprise. In a rights issue, on the other hand, the
exercise price is often less than the fair value of the shares. Therefore, a rights
issue usually includes a bonus element.
[Thus, it may be noted that if a company makes a right issue at fair value itself, then
there will be no bonus element in the right issue].
The number of equity shares to be used in calculating basic earnings per share for
all periods prior to the rights issue is the number of equity shares outstanding prior
to the issue, multiplied by the following adjustment factor:
Fair value per share immediately prior to the exercise of rights
Theoretical ex-rights fair value per share

The theoretical ex-rights fair value per share is calculated by adding the aggregate
fair value of the shares immediately prior to the exercise of the rights to the
proceeds from the exercise of the rights, and dividing by the number of shares
outstanding after the exercise of the rights.
Illustration 4
No. of shares outstanding prior to rights issue 5,00,000 shares
Rights issue price ` 15.00

Last date to exercise rights 1st March 20X2
Rights issue is one new share for each five outstanding (i.e. 1,00,000 new shares)
Fair value of one equity share immediately prior to exercise of rights on 1st March
20X2 was ` 21.00. Compute Basic Earnings Per Share.
Solution
Fair value of shares immediately prior to exercise of rights + Total amount received from exercise
Number of shares outstanding prior to exercise + Number of shares issued in the exercise
(` 21.00×5,00,000 shares) + (` 15.00 ×1,00,000 Shares)
5,00,000 Shares + 1,00,000 Shares
Theoretical ex-rights fair value per share = ` 20.00
Computation of adjustment factor:

Fair value per share prior to exercise of rights ` (21.00)
= 1.05
Theoretical ex-rights value per share ` (20.00)
Computation of earnings per share:
EPS for the year 20X1 as originally reported: ` 11,00,000/5,00,000 shares = ` 2.20
EPS for the year 20X1 restated for rights issue: ` 11,00,000/ (5,00,000 shares x 1.05)
= ` 2.10

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EPS for the year 20X2 including effects of rights issue:
(5,00,000 x 1.05 x 2/12) + (6,00,000 x 10/12) = 5,87,500 shares
EPS = 15,00,000/5,87,500 = ` 2.55
5.6 DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

In calculating diluted earnings per share, effect is given to all dilutive potential
equity shares that were outstanding during the period., that is:
a. The net profit for the period attributable to equity shares is:
i. Increased by the amount of dividends recognised in the period in
respect of the dilutive potential equity shares as adjusted for any
attributable change in tax expense for the period;
ii. Increased by the amount of interest recognised in the period in respect
of the dilutive potential equity shares as adjusted for any attributable
change in tax expense for the period; and
iii. Adjusted for the after-tax amount of any other changes in expenses or
income that would result from the conversion of the dilutive potential
equity shares.
b. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period
is increased by the weighted average number of additional equity shares
which would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive
potential equity shares.
For the purpose of AS 20, share application money pending allotment or any
advance share application money as at the balance sheet date, which is not
statutorily required to be kept separately and is being utilised in the business of
the enterprise, is treated in the same manner as dilutive potential equity shares for
the purpose of calculation of diluted earnings per share.
Note:
As mentioned earlier, a partly paid-up share where the holder is not entitled to
dividends is treated as a potential equity share for the purposes of computing Diluted
EPS.

5.7 EARNINGS-DILUTED
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the amount of net profit
or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders, should be adjusted by
the following, after taking into account any attributable change in tax expense for
the period:
(a) any dividends on dilutive potential equity shares which have been deducted
in arriving at the net profit attributable to equity shareholders;
(b) interest recognised in the period for the dilutive potential equity shares; and
(c) any other changes in expenses or income that would result from the
conversion of the dilutive potential equity shares.
After the potential equity shares are converted into equity shares, the dividends,
interest and other expenses or income associated with those potential equity shares
will no longer be incurred (or earned). Instead, the new equity shares will be entitled
to participate in the net profit attributable to equity shareholders. Therefore, the
net profit for the period attributable to equity shareholders calculated in Basic
Earnings Per Share is increased by the amount of dividends, interest and other
expenses that will be saved, and reduced by the amount of income that will cease
to accrue, on the conversion of the dilutive potential equity shares into equity
shares. The amounts of dividends, interest and other expenses or income are
adjusted for any attributable taxes.
Illustration 5
Net profit for the current year ` 1,00,00,000

No. of equity shares outstanding 50,00,000
Basic earnings per share ` 2.00

No. of 12% convertible debentures of ` 100 each 1,00,000
Each debenture is convertible into 10 equity shares
Interest expense for the current year ` 12,00,000

Tax relating to interest expense (30%) ` 3,60,000
Compute Diluted Earnings Per Share.

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Solution
Adjusted net profit for the current year (1,00,00,000 + 12,00,000 – 3,60,000) =
` 1,08,40,000
No. of equity shares resulting from conversion of debentures: 10,00,000 Shares
No. of equity shares used to compute diluted EPS: (50,00,000 + 10,00,000)
= 60,00,000 Shares
Diluted earnings per share: (1,08,40,000/60,00,000) = ` 1.81
5.8 PER SHARE- DILUTED

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the number of equity
shares should be the aggregate of the weighted average number of equity shares,
and the weighted average number of equity shares which would be issued on the
conversion of all the dilutive potential equity shares into equity shares. Dilutive
potential equity shares should be deemed to have been converted into equity
shares at the beginning of the period or, if issued later, the date of the issue of the
The number of equity shares which would be issued on the conversion of dilutive
potential equity shares is determined from the terms of the potential equity shares.
The computation assumes the most advantageous conversion rate or exercise price
from the standpoint of the holder of the potential equity shares.
Equity shares which are issuable upon the satisfaction of certain conditions
resulting from contractual arrangements (contingently issuable shares) are
considered outstanding and included in the computation of both the basic earnings
per share and diluted earnings per share from the date when the conditions under
a contract are met. If the conditions have not been met, for computing the diluted
earnings per share, contingently issuable shares are included as of the beginning
of the period (or as of the date of the contingent share agreement, if later). The
number of contingently issuable shares included in this case in computing the
diluted earnings per share is based on the number of shares that would be issuable
if the end of the reporting period was the end of the contingency period.
Restatement is not permitted if the conditions are not met when the contingency

period actually expires subsequent to the end of the reporting period. The provisions
of this paragraph apply equally to potential equity shares that are issuable upon the
satisfaction of certain conditions (contingently issuable potential equity shares).
Potential equity shares are weighted for the period they were outstanding.
Potential equity shares that were cancelled or allowed to lapse during the reporting
period are included in the computation of diluted earnings per share only for the
portion of the period during which they were outstanding. Potential equity shares
that have been converted into equity shares during the reporting period are
included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share from the beginning of the
period to the date of conversion; from the date of conversion, the resulting equity
shares are included in computing both basic and diluted earnings per share.
A quick recap of the timing factor when these potential equity shares will be
considered as a part of the denominator for weighted average computations.
Particulars From which date Till which date
Potential equity shares which were Beginning of the year End of the year
issued last year and not yet converted
into equity shares in current year
Potential equity shares which were Beginning of the year End of the year
issued last year and have been
(Till date of
converted into equity shares in
conversion as a
current year
potential equity
share and after
conversion both
as a part of Basic
and Diluted EPS)
Potential equity shares which were Date of issue End of the year
issued in the current year and not yet
converted into equity shares in
current year
Potential equity shares which were Beginning of the year Till the date of
issued last year and have been cancellation or
cancelled or have lapsed in current when they lapse
year

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Diluted EPS in case of share options v
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For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, an enterprise should assume
the exercise of dilutive options and other dilutive potential equity shares of the
enterprise. The assumed proceeds from these issues should be considered to have
been received from the issue of shares at fair value. The difference between the
number of shares issuable and the number of shares that would have been issued at
fair value should be treated as an issue of equity shares for no consideration.
Options and other share purchase arrangements are dilutive when they would
result in the issue of equity shares for less than fair value. The amount of the
dilution is fair value less the issue price. Therefore, in order to calculate diluted
earnings per share, each such arrangement is treated as consisting of:
a. A contract to issue a certain number of equity shares at their average fair
value during the period. The shares to be so issued are fairly priced and are
assumed to be neither dilutive nor anti-dilutive. They are ignored in the
computation of diluted earnings per share; and
b. A contract to issue the remaining equity shares for no consideration. Such
equity shares generate no proceeds and have no effect on the net profit
attributable to equity shares outstanding. Therefore, such shares are dilutive
and are added to the number of equity shares outstanding in the
computation of diluted earnings per share.
Illustration 6

Weighted average number of equity shares outstanding 5,00,000 shares
during the year 20X1
Average fair value of one equity share during the year 20X1 ` 20.00
Weighted average number of shares under option during the 1,00,000 shares
year 20X1
Exercise price for shares under option during the year 20X1 ` 15.00
Compute Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share.

Solution
Computation of earnings per share
Earnings Shares Earnings/Share
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Net profit for the year 20X1 12,00,000
Weighted average no. of shares during 5,00,000
year 20X1
Basic earnings per share 2.40
Number of shares under option 1,00,000
Number of shares that would have

been issued at
fair value (100,000 x 15.00)/20.00 (75,000)
Diluted earnings per share 12,00,000 5,25,000 2.29
Note: The earnings have not been increased as the total number of shares has been
increased only by the number of shares (25,000) deemed for the purpose of the
computation to have been issued for no consideration.
5.9 DILUTIVE POTENTIAL EQUITY SHARES

Potential equity shares are anti-dilutive when their conversion to equity shares
would increase earnings per share from continuing ordinary activities or decrease
loss per share from continuing ordinary activities. The effects of anti-dilutive
potential equity shares are ignored in calculating diluted earnings per share.
Thus, it is important to note that the ‘control factor’ is the profit from continuing
ordinary activities.

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In simple words, we can conclude as under: v
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Particulars Remarks Is it to be taken as a part
of Diluted EPS or not?
Conversion to equity shares Dilutive Yes

would decrease earnings per
share from continuing
Conversion to equity shares Anti-dilutive No

would increase earnings per
share from continuing
Conversion to equity shares Dilutive Yes

would increase loss per share
from continuing ordinary
activities.
Conversion to equity shares Anti-dilutive No

would decrease loss per share
from continuing ordinary
activities.
Illustration 7
X Limited, during the year ended March 31, 20X1, has income from continuing
ordinary operations of Rs. 2,40,000, a loss from discontinuing operations of Rs.
3,60,000 and accordingly a net loss of Rs. 1,20,000. The Company has 1,000 equity
shares and 200 potential equity shares outstanding as at March 31, 20X1.
You are required to compute Basic and Diluted EPS?
Solution
As per AS 20 “Potential equity shares should be treated as dilutive when, and only
when, their conversion to equity shares would decrease net profit per share from
continuing ordinary operations”.
As income from continuing ordinary operations, Rs. 2,40,000 would be considered
and not Rs. (1,20,000), for ascertaining whether 200 potential equity shares are

dilutive or anti-dilutive. Accordingly, 200 potential equity shares would be dilutive

potential equity shares since their inclusion would decrease the net profit per share
from continuing ordinary operations from Rs. 240 to Rs. 200. Thus, the basic E.P.S
would be Rs. (120) and diluted E.P.S. would be Rs. (100).
In case there are more than 1 potential equity shares:
In considering whether potential equity shares are dilutive or antidilutive, each
issue or series of potential equity shares is considered separately rather than in
aggregate. The sequence in which potential equity shares are considered may affect
whether or not they are dilutive. Therefore, in order to maximise the dilution of
basic earnings per share, each issue or series of potential equity shares is
considered in sequence from the most dilutive to the least dilutive. For the purpose
of determining the sequence from most dilutive to least dilutive potential equity
shares, the earnings per incremental potential equity share is calculated. Where the
earnings per incremental share is the least, the potential equity share is considered
most dilutive and vice-versa.
5.10 RESTATEMENT
If the number of equity or potential equity shares outstanding increases as a result
of a bonus issue or share split or decreases as a result of a reverse share split
(consolidation of shares), the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share
should be adjusted for all the periods presented. If these changes occur after the
balance sheet date but before the date on which the financial statements are
approved by the board of directors, the per share calculations for those financial
statements and any prior period financial statements presented should be based
on the new number of shares. When per share calculations reflect such changes in
the number of shares, that fact should be disclosed.
5.11 PRESENTATION
An enterprise should present basic and diluted earnings per share on the face of
the statement of profit and loss for each class of equity shares that has a different
right to share in the net profit for the period. An enterprise should present basic
and diluted earnings per share with equal prominence for all periods presented.

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AS 20 requires an enterprise to present basic and diluted earnings per share, even
if the amounts disclosed are negative (a loss per share).
5.12 DISCLOSURE
An enterprise should disclose the following:
a. Where the statement of profit and loss includes extraordinary items (as
defined is AS 5), basic and diluted EPS computed on the basis of earnings
excluding extraordinary items (net of tax expense);
b. The amounts used as the numerators in calculating basic and diluted earnings
per share, and a reconciliation of those amounts to the net profit or loss for
the period;
c. The weighted average number of equity shares used as the denominator in
calculating basic and diluted earnings per share, and a reconciliation of these
denominators to each other; and
d. The nominal value of shares along with the earnings per share figures.
If an enterprise discloses, in addition to basic and diluted earnings per share, per
share amounts using a reported component of net profit other than net profit or
loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders, such amounts should be
calculated using the weighted average number of equity shares determined in
accordance with AS 20. If a component of net profit is used which is not reported
as a line item in the statement of profit and loss, a reconciliation should be provided
between the component used and a line item which is reported in the statement of
profit and loss. Basic and diluted per share amounts should be disclosed with equal
prominence.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

MCQs
1. AB Company Ltd. had 1,00,000 shares of common stock outstanding on January
1. Additional 50,000 shares were issued on July 1, and 25,000 shares were re -
acquired on September 1. The weighted average number of shares outstanding
during the year on Dec. 31 is
(a) 1,40,000 shares
(b) 1,25,000 shares
(c) 1,16,667 shares
(d) 1,20,000 shares
2. As per AS 20, potential equity shares should be treated as dilutive when, and
only when, their conversion to equity shares would
(a) Decrease net profit per share from continuing ordinary operations.
(b) Increase net profit per share from continuing ordinary operations.
(c) Make no change in net profit per share from continuing ordinary
operations.
(d) Decrease net loss per share from continuing ordinary operations.
3. As per AS 20, equity shares which are issuable upon the satisfaction of certain
conditions resulting from contractual arrangements are
(a) Dilutive potential equity shares
(b) Contingently issuable shares
(c) Contractual issued shares
(d) Potential equity shares
4. In case potential equity shares have been cancelled during the year, they
should be:
(a) Ignored for computation of Diluted EPS.
(b) Considered from the beginning of the year till the date they are cancelled.
(c) The company needs to make an accounting policy and can follow the
treatment in (a) or (b) as it decides.

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(d) Considered for computation of diluted EPS only if the impact vof such
potential equity shares would be material. v
5. Partly paid up equity shares are:

(a) Always considered as a part of Basic EPS.
(b) Always considered as a part of Diluted EPS.
(c) Depending upon the entitlement of dividend to the shareholder, it will be

considered as a part of Basic or Diluted EPS as the case may be.
(d) Considered as part of Basic/ Diluted EPS depending on the accounting
policy of the company.
6. In the following list of shares issued, for the purpose of calculation of weighted
average number of shares, from which date weight is to be considered:
(i) Equity Shares issued in exchange of cash,
(ii) Equity Shares issued as a result of conversion of a debt instrument,
(iii) Equity Shares issued in exchange for the settlement of a liability of the
enterprise,
(iv) Equity Shares issued for rendering of services to the enterprise,
(v) Equity Shares issued in lieu of interest and/or principal of an other
financial instrument,
(vi) Equity Shares issued as consideration for the acquisition of an asset other
than in cash.
Also define Potential Equity Share.
7. Stock options have been granted by AB Limited to its employees and they vest
equally over 5 years, i.e., 20 per cent at the end of each year from the date of
grant. The options will vest only if the employee is still employed with the
company at the end of the year. If the employee leaves the company during the
vesting period, the options that have vested can be exercised, while the others
would lapse. Currently, AB Limited includes only the vested options for
calculating Diluted EPS.

Should only completely vested options be included for computation of Diluted

EPS? Is this in accordance with the provisions of AS 20? Explain.
8. Explain why the bonus issue of shares and the shares issue at full market price
are treated differently in the calculation of the basic earnings per share?
Practical Questions
9 NAT, a listed entity, as on 1st April, 20X1 had the following capital structure:
Particulars `
10,00,000 Equity Shares having face value of ` 1 each 10,00,000
10,00,000 8% Preference Shares having face value of ` 10 each 1,00,00,000
During the year 20X1-20X2, the company had profit after tax of Rs. 90,00,000.
On 1st January, 20X2, NAT made a bonus issue of one equity share for every 2
equity shares outstanding as at 31st December, 20X1.
On 1st January, 20X2, NAT issued 2,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 1 each at their
full market price of Rs. 7.60 per share.
NAT's shares were trading at Rs. 8.05 per share on 31st March, 20X2.
Further it has been provided that the basic earnings per share for the year
ended 31st March, 20X1 was previously reported at Rs. 62.30.
You are required to:
(i) Calculate the basic earnings per share to be reported in the financial
statements of NAT for the year ended 31st March, 20X2 including the
comparative figure, in accordance with AS-20 Earnings Per Share.
(ii) Explain why the bonus issue of shares and the shares issue at full market
price are treated differently in the calculation of the basic earnings per
share?
10. X Ltd. supplied the following information. You are required to compute the
basic earnings per share:

v v
(Accounting year 1.1.20X1– 31.12.20X1) v
v
Net Profit : Year 20X1: ` 20,00,000
: Year 20X2: ` 30,00,000
No. of shares outstanding prior to : 10,00,000 shares
Right Issue
Right Issue : One new share for each four
outstanding i.e., 2,50,000
shares.
Right Issue price – ` 20
Last date of exercise rights–
31.3.20X2.
Fair rate of one Equity share : ` 25
immediately prior to exercise of rights
on 31.3.20X2
11. On 1st April, 20X1 a company had 6,00,000 equity shares of ` 10 each (` 5 paid
up by all shareholders). On 1 st September, 20X1 the remaining ` 5 was called
up and paid by all shareholders except one shareholder having 60,000 equity
shares. The net profit for the year ended 31 st March, 20X2 was ` 21,96,000 after
considering dividend on preference shares of ` 3,40,000.
You are required to compute Basic EPS for the year ended 31 st March, 20X2 as
per Accounting Standard 20 "Earnings Per Share".
12. No. of equity shares outstanding = 30,00,000
Basic earnings per share ` 5.00

No. of 12% convertible debentures of ` 100 each; 50,000
Each debenture is convertible into 10 equity shares
Tax Rate 30%

Compute Diluted Earnings per Share.
Working notes should form part of the answer.

ANSWERS/HINTS
MCQs
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (c)
6. The following dates should be considered for consideration of weights for the
purpose of calculation of weighted average number of shares in the given
cases:
(i) Date of Cash receivable
(ii) Date of conversion
(iii) Date on which settlement becomes effective
(iv) When the services are rendered
(v) Date when interest ceases to accrue
(vi) Date on which the acquisition is recognised.
A Potential Equity Share is a financial instrument or other contract that
entitles or may entitle its holder to equity shares.
7. As per AS 20 “A potential equity share is a financial instrument or other
contract that entitles, or may entitle, its holder to equity shares”.
Options including employee stock option plans under which employees of an
enterprise are entitled to receive equity shares as part of their remuneration
and other similar plans are examples of potential equity shares. Further, for
the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss
for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the period should be adjusted for the
effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
The current method of calculating Diluted EPS adopted by AB limited is not
in accordance with AS 20. The calculation of Diluted EPS should include all
potential equity shares, i.e., all the stock options granted at the balance sheet
date, which are dilutive in nature, irrespective of the vesting pattern. The
options that have lapsed during the year should be included for the portion

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v of the
of the period the same were outstanding, pursuant to the requirement
standard. v
8. In case of a bonus issue, equity shares are issued to existing shareholders for
no additional consideration. Therefore, the number of equity shares
outstanding is increased without an increase in resources. Since the bonus
issue is an issue without consideration, the issue is treated as if it had occurred
prior to the beginning of the earliest period reported.
However, the share issued at full market price does not carry any bonus
element and usually results in a proportionate change in the resources
available to the enterprise. Therefore, it is taken into consideration from the
time it has been issued i.e. the time- weighting factor is considered based on
the specific shares outstanding as a proportion of the total number of days
in the period.
Practical Questions
9. (i) Computation of Basic Earnings per share for the year ended 31 st
March, 20X2:
(including the comparative figure)
Working Note – I:
Earnings for the year ended 31st March, 20X1:
= EPS x Number of shares outstanding during 20X0-20X1
= ` 62.30 x 10,00,000 equity shares
= ` 6,23,00,000
Adjusted/Restated Earnings per share for the year ended 31 st March
20X1:
(after taking into consideration bonus issue)
Adjusted/Restated Basic EPS:
= Earnings for the year 20X0-20X1 / (Total outstanding shares +Bonus
issue)
= ` 6,23,00,000 / (10,00,000+ 5,00,000)
= ` 6,23,00,000 / 15,00,000
= ` 41.53 per share

Computation of Basic EPS for the year 20X1-20X2:

Basic EPS = (Total Earnings – Preference Shares Dividend) / (Total shares
outstanding at the beginning + Bonus issue + weighted average of the
shares issued in January, 20X2)
= (` 90,00,000 – ` (1,00,00,000 x 8%)) / (10,00,000 + 5,00,000 +
(2,00,000 x 3/12))
= ` 82,00,000 / 15,50,000 shares

= ` 5.29 per share
(ii) In case of a bonus issue, equity shares are issued to existing
shareholders for no additional consideration. Therefore, the number of
equity shares outstanding is increased without an increase in resources.
Since the bonus issue is an issue without consideration, the issue is
treated as if it had occurred prior to the beginning of the year 20X1, the
earliest period reported.
However, the share issued at full market price does not carry any bonus
element and usually results in a proportionate change in the resources
available to the enterprise. Therefore, it is taken into consideration from the
time it has been issued i.e. the time- weighting factor is considered based on
the specific shares outstanding as a proportion of the total number of days
in the period.
10. Computation of Basic Earnings Per Share
(as per paragraphs 10 and 26 of AS 20 on Earnings Per Share)
Year 20X1 Year 20X2
` `
EPS for the year 20X1 as originally reported
𝑁𝑒𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑖𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟
= (` 20,00,000 / 10,00,000 shares) 2.00
EPS for the year 20X1 restated for rights issue

v v
= [` 20,00,000 / (10,00,000 shares  1.04 )] v
1.91
v
(approx.)
EPS for the year 20X2 including effects of rights

issue
` 30,00,000
(10,00,000 shares  1.04  3/12) + (12,50,000 shares  9/12)
` 30,00,000 2.51
11,97,500 shares (approx.)
Working Notes:
1. Computation of theoretical ex-rights fair value per share
Fair value of all outstanding shares immediately prior to
exercise of rights + Total amount received from exercise
Number of shares outstanding prior to exercise+
Number of shares issued in the excercise
( ` 25 × 10,00,000 shares ) + ( ` 20 × 2,50,000 shares ) = ` 3,00,00,000 = ` 24

=
10,00,000 shares + 2,50,000 shares 12,50,000 shares
2. Computation of adjustment factor

Fair value per share prior to exercise of rights
=
Theoretical ex-rights value per share
` 25
= = 1.04 (approx.)
` 24 (Refer Working Note 1)
11. Basic Earnings per share (EPS) =

Net profit attributable to equity shareholders
Weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year
21,96,000 = ` 4.80 per share

=
4,57,500 Shares (as per working note)

Refer working note 2.

Working Note:
Calculation of weighted average number of equity shares
As per AS 20 ‘Earnings Per Share’, partly paid equity shares are treated as a
fraction of equity share to the extent that they were entitled to participate in
dividend relative to a fully paid equity share during the reporting period.
Assuming that the partly paid shares are entitled to participate in the dividend
to the extent of amount paid, weighted average number of shares will be
calculated as follows:
Date No. of Amount Weighted average no. of

equity paid per equity shares
shares share
` ` `
1.4.20X1 6,00,000 5 6,00,000 х 5/10 х 5/12 =
1,25,000
1.9.20X1 5,40,000 10 5,40,000 х 7/12 = 3,15,000
1.9.20X1 60,000 5 60,000 х 5/10 х 7/12 = 17,500
Total weighted average equity shares 4,57,500
12. Earnings for the year:
= No. of Shares x Basic EPS
= 30,00,000 shares x ` 5 per share = ` 1,50,00,000
Computation of Adjusted Net Profit:
= Earnings for the year + Interest on debentures net of tax
= 1,50,00,000 + (6,00,000 - 1,80,000) = ` 1,54,20,000
Computation of Adjusted Denominator:
No. of equity shares resulting from conversion of debentures:
= 50,000 x 10 shares = 5,00,000 shares
No. of equity shares for diluted EPS = 30,00,000 + 5,00,000
= 35,00,000 shares
Computation of Diluted EPS:
= ` 1,54,20,000/35,00,000 shares = ` 4.4 per share.

1.1
DISCONTINUING OPERATIONS
LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Meaning of Discontinuing Operation;
 Definition of Initial Disclosure Event;
 Recognition and Measurement principles;
 Presentation and Disclosures as required under the standard.
6.1 INTRODUCTION
Imagine that a large company selling several products in the market decides to
discontinue the sale of one of its key product as it plans to sell that portion of its
business to another entity.
Ideally, this information should be disclosed to primary stakeholders as they would
take economic decisions based on the performance of the remaining portion of
the business that is expected to be continued by the company in future. Therefore,
the presentation requirements of such discontinuing operations becomes relevant
and the aspects of AS 24 need to be understood. AS 24 is applicable to all
discontinuing operations.
The objective of AS 24 is to establish principles for reporting information about
discontinuing operations, thereby enhancing the ability of users of financial
statements to make projections of an enterprise's cash flows, earnings-generating
capacity, and financial position by segregating information about discontinuing
operations from information about continuing operations.
6.2 DISCONTINUING OPERATION

A discontinuing operation is a component of an enterprise:
(a) That the enterprise, pursuant to a single plan, is:

(i) Disposing of substantially in its entirety, such as by selling the

component in a single transaction or by demerger or spin-off of
ownership of the component to the enterprise's shareholders; or
(ii) Disposing of piecemeal, such as by selling off the component's assets

and settling its liabilities individually; or
(iii) Terminating through abandonment; and
(b) That represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of

operations.
(c) That can be distinguished operationally and for financial reporting purposes.
Example 1
Co XY runs a famous chain of restaurants. It decides to sell its stake in one of the
restaurant. This restaurant contributes around 5% of total revenue to the entire
business. XY does not intend to sell any other restaurant as part of its strategy.
In the above case, the sale of one restaurant out of the chain does not constitute
disposal of business under a single plan, or a portion that represents a major line
of business or geographical area of operations. Thus, it cannot be regarded as a
discontinuing operation.
Example 2
Group MN operates in various industries including Hotels, Airlines and Software

through its subsidiaries. It has decided to sell its Airline business to be able to
concentrate on other verticals. As a result, it has started to sell its aircrafts and
paying off the associated liabilities. During the year, it has sold off 5 aircrafts out
of the fleet of 50 aircrafts so far as part of the sale. The Airline business constitutes
25% of total group revenue.
In the above case, Airline business may be considered as discontinuing operation.

This is due to the fact that the assets are sold off as part of a single plan, and that
the business represents a separate major line of business, and can be distinguished
both operationally and for financial reporting purposes.

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Separate major line of business or geographical area of operations : v
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 A reportable business segment or geographical segment as defined in AS 17
‘Segment Reporting’, would normally satisfy criteria and it would represent a
separate major line of business or geographical area of operations.
 A part of such a segment may also satisfy criteria and it would represent a
separate major line of business or geographical area of operations
 For an enterprise that operates in a single business or geographical segment
which does not report segment information, a major product or service line
may also satisfy the criteria (see example below)
Example 3
Entity RT operates in a single state and is trading in 3 products – X, Y and Z. Details
with respect to the performance of each of the products are as under:
Particulars X Y Z Total
Sales 1,00,000 14,00,000 20,00,000 35,00,000
Cost of Goods Sold (80,000) (10,80,000) (14,40,000) (26,00,000)
Gross Margin 20,000 3,20,000 5,60,000 9,00,000
Operational Expenses (15,000) (1,70,000) (3,60,000) (5,45,000)
Profit before Tax 5,000 1,50,000 2,00,000 3,55,000

RT has decided to sell the business relating to Product Y to another entity. Since
Product Y constitutes a major product, it may be considered as a discontinuing
operations.
Instead of disposing of a component substantially in its entirety, an enterprise may

discontinue and dispose of the component by selling its assets and settling its
liabilities piecemeal (individually or in small groups). For piecemeal disposals, while
the overall result may be a net gain or a net loss, the sale of an individual asset or
settlement of an individual liability may have the opposite effect. Moreover, there
is no specific date at which an overall binding sale agreement is entered into.
Rather, the sales of assets and settlements of liabilities may occur over a period of
months or perhaps even longer. Thus, disposal of a component may be in progress
at the end of a financial reporting period. To qualify as a discontinuing operation,
the disposal must be pursuant to a single coordinated plan.

An enterprise may terminate an operation by abandonment without substantial

sales of assets. An abandoned operation would be a discontinuing operation if it
satisfies the criteria in the definition. However, changing the scope of an operation
or the manner in which it is conducted is not abandonment because that operation,
although changed, is continuing.
Example 4
GH, a large car manufacturing company, decides to discontinue its manufacturing

operations relating to the diesel cars production. It plans to restructure the business
by revamping its existing operations, and starting new manufacturing process for
manufacture and sale of electric vehicles.
In the above example, it needs to be evaluated whether the restructuring is a result
of continuing operations, or termination of existing operations, and accordingly it
can be concluded whether it is a case of discontinuing operations or not.
Examples of activities that do not necessarily satisfy criterion (a) of the definition,
but that might do so in combination with other circumstances, include:
(a) Gradual or evolutionary phasing out of a product line or class of service;

(b) Discontinuing, even if relatively abruptly, several products within an ongoing
line of business;
(c) Shifting of some production or marketing activities for a particular line of
business from one location to another; and
(d) Closing of a facility to achieve productivity improvements or other cost
savings.
An example in relation to consolidated financial statements is selling a subsidiary
whose activities are similar to those of the parent or other subsidiaries.
A component can be distinguished operationally and for financial reporting

purposes - criterion (c) of the definition of a discontinuing operation - if all the
following conditions are met:
(a) The operating assets and liabilities of the component can be directly
attributed to it.
(b) Its revenue can be directly attributed to it.

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(c) At least a majority of its operating expenses can be directly attributed to it.
Assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses are directly attributable to a component if
they would be eliminated when the component is sold, abandoned or otherwise
disposed of. If debt is attributable to a component, the related interest and other
financing costs are similarly attributed to it.
Discontinuing operations are infrequent events, but this does not mean that all
infrequent events are discontinuing operations.
The fact that a disposal of a component of an enterprise is classified as a
discontinuing operation under AS 24 does not, in itself, bring into question the
enterprise's ability to continue as a going concern.
6.3 INITIAL DISCLOSURE EVENT

With respect to a discontinuing operation, the initial disclosure event is the
occurrence of one of the following, whichever occurs earlier:
(a) The enterprise has entered into a binding sale agreement for substantially all
of the assets attributable to the discontinuing operation; or
(b) The enterprise's board of directors or similar governing body has both
(i) approved a detailed, formal plan for the discontinuance and
(ii) made an announcement of the plan.

A detailed, formal plan for the discontinuance normally includes:
 identification of the major assets to be disposed of;

 the expected method of disposal;
 the period expected to be required for completion of the disposal;
 the principal locations affected;
 the location, function, and approximate number or employees who will be
compensated for terminating their services; and
 the estimated proceeds or salvage to be realised by disposal.
An enterprise’s board of directors or similar governing body is considered to have
made the announcement of a detailed, formal plan for discontinuance, if it has

announced the main features of the plan to those affected by it, such as, lenders,
stock exchanges, trade payables, trade unions, etc. in a sufficiently specific manner
so as to make the enterprise demonstrably committed to the discontinuance.
6.4 RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT

For recognising and measuring the effect of discontinuing operations, this AS does
not provide any guidelines, but for the purpose the relevant Accounting Standards
should be referred.
6.5 PRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURE

6.5.1 Initial Disclosure
An enterprise should include the following information relating to a discontinuing
operation in its financial statements beginning with the financial statements for the
period in which the initial disclosure event occurs:
(a) A description of the discontinuing operation(s);
(b) The business or geographical segment(s) in which it is reported as per AS 17;
(c) The date and nature of the initial disclosure event;
(d) The date or period in which the discontinuance is expected to be completed
if known or determinable;
(e) The carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date, of the total assets to be
disposed of and the total liabilities to be settled;
(f) The amounts of revenue and expenses in respect of the ordinary activities
attributable to the discontinuing operation during the current financial
reporting period;
(g) The amount of pre-tax profit or loss from ordinary activities attributable to
the discontinuing operation during the current financial reporting period, and
the income tax expense related thereto;
(h) The amounts of net cash flows attributable to the operating, investing, and
financing activities of the discontinuing operation during the current financial
reporting period;

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6.5.2 Disclosures Other Than Initial Disclosures Note
All the disclosures above should be presented in the notes to the financial
statements except for amounts pertaining to pre-tax profit/loss of the
discontinuing operation and the income tax expense thereon (second last bullet
above) which should be shown on the face of the statement of profit and loss.
6.5.3 Other disclosures

When an enterprise disposes of assets or settles liabilities attributable to a
discontinuing operation or enters into binding agreements for the sale of such
assets or the settlement of such liabilities, it should include, in its financial
statements, the following information when the events occur:
(a) For any gain or loss that is recognised on the disposal of assets or settlement
of liabilities attributable to the discontinuing operation, (i) the amount of the
pre-tax gain or loss and (ii) income tax expense relating to the gain or loss
and
(b) The net selling price or range of prices (which is after deducting expected
disposal costs) of those net assets for which the enterprise has entered into
one or more binding sale agreements, the expected timing of receipt of those
cash flows and the carrying amount of those net assets on the balance sheet
date.
6.6 UPDATING THE DISCLOSURES

In addition to these disclosures, an enterprise should include, in its financial
statements, for periods subsequent to the one in which the initial disclosure event
occurs, a description of any significant changes in the amount or timing of cash
flows relating to the assets to be disposed or liabilities to be settled and the events
causing those changes.
The disclosures should continue in financial statements for periods up to and
including the period in which the discontinuance is completed. Discontinuance is
completed when the plan is substantially completed or abandoned, though full
payments from the buyer(s) may not yet have been received.

If an enterprise abandons or withdraws from a plan that was previously reported as

a discontinuing operation, that fact, reasons therefore and its effect should be
disclosed.
6.7 SEPARATE DISCLOSURE FOR EACH

DISCONTINUING OPERATION
Any disclosures required by AS 24 should be presented separately for each
discontinuing operation.
6.8 PRESENTATION OF THE REQUIRED

DISCLOSURES
The above disclosures should be presented in the notes to the financial statements
except the following which should be shown on the face of the statement of profit
and loss:
(a) The amount of pre-tax profit or loss from ordinary activities attributable to
the discontinuing operation during the current financial reporting period, and
the income tax expense related thereto; and
(b) The amount of the pre-tax gain or loss recognised on the disposal of assets
or settlement of liabilities attributable to the discontinuing operation.
6.9 RESTATEMENT OF PRIOR PERIODS

Comparative information for prior periods that is presented in financial statements
prepared after the initial disclosure event should be restated to segregate assets,
liabilities, revenue, expenses, and cash flows of continuing and discontinuing
operations in a manner similar to that mentioned above.

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6.10 DISCLOSURE IN INTERIM FINANCIAL
REPORTS
Disclosures in an interim financial report in respect of a discontinuing operation
should be made in accordance with AS 25, ‘Interim Financial Reporting’, including:
(a) Any significant activities or events since the end of the most recent annual
reporting period relating to a discontinuing operation and
(b) Any significant changes in the amount or timing of cash flows relating to the
assets to be disposed or liabilities to be settled.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

MCQs
1. AB decided to dispose of its Clothing division as part of its long-term strategy.
(a) Date of Board approval - 1st March 20X1;

(b) Date of formal announcement made to affected parties - 15th March 20X1.
(c) Date of Binding Sale agreement – 1st July 20X1;
(d) Reporting date – 31st March 20X1
The date of initial disclosure event would be:
(a) 1st March 20X1
(b) 15th March 20X1

(c) 31st March 20X1
(d) 31st July 20X1
2. To qualify as a component that can be distinguished operationally and for

financial reporting purposes, the condition(s) to be met is (are):
(a) The operating assets and liabilities of the component can be directly
attributed to it.
(b) Its revenue can be directly attributed to it.
(c) At least a majority of its operating expenses can be directly attributed to it.
(d) All of the above
3. Identify which of the following statements is incorrect?
(a) A discontinuing operation is a component of an enterprise that represents
a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations.
(b) A discontinuing operation is a component of an enterprise that can be
distinguished operationally and for financial reporting purposes.
(c) A discontinuing operation is a component of an enterprise that may or

may not be distinguished operationally and for financial reporting
purposes.

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(d) v
A discontinuing operation may be disposed of in its entirety or piecemeal,
but always pursuant to an overall plan to discontinue thev entire
component.
4. Identify the incorrect statement.
(a) Discontinuing operations are infrequent events, but this does not mean
that all infrequent events are discontinuing operations.
(b) The fact that a disposal of a component of an enterprise is classified as a
discontinuing operation under AS 24 would always raise a question
regarding the enterprise's ability to continue as a going concern.
(c) For recognising and measuring the effect of discontinuing operations, AS
24 does not provide any guidelines, but for the purpose the relevant
Accounting Standards should be referred.
(d) An enterprise shall include a description of the discontinuing operation,
in its financial statements beginning with the financial statements for the
period in which the initial disclosure event occurs.
5. (i) What are the disclosure and presentation requirements of AS 24 for
discontinuing operations?
(ii) Give four examples of activities that do not necessarily satisfy criterion
(a) of paragraph 3 of AS 24, but that might do so in combination with
other circumstances.
6. What are the initial disclosure requirements of AS 24 for discontinuing
operations?
Practical Questions
7. Rohini Limited is in the business of manufacture of passenger cars and
commercial vehicles. The Company is working on a strategic plan to close the
production of passenger cars and to produce only commercial vehicles over the
coming 5 years. However, no specific plans have been drawn up for sale of
neither the division nor its assets. As part of its prospective plan it will reduce
the production of passenger cars by 20% annually. It also plans to establish
another new factory for the manufacture of commercial vehicles and transfer
surplus employees in a phased manner.

You are required to comment:

(i) If mere gradual phasing out in itself can be considered as a 'discontinuing
operation' within the meaning of AS-24.
(ii) If the Company passes a resolution to sell some of the assets in the
passenger car division and also to transfer few other assets of the
passenger car division to the new factory, does this trigger the application
of AS-24?
(iii) Would your answer to (ii) above be different if the Company resolves to
sell the assets of the passenger car division in a phased but time bound
manner?
ANSWERS/HINTS
MCQs
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (b)
5. (i) An enterprise should include prescribed information relating to a
discontinuing operation in its financial statements beginning with the
financial statements for the period in which the initial disclosure event
(as defined in paragraph 15 of AS 24) occurs. For details, please refer
Section 6.5 of this Chapter above.
(ii) Examples of activities that do not necessarily satisfy criterion (a) of the
definition, but that might do so in combination with other circum-
stances, include:
(a) Gradual or evolutionary phasing out of a product line or class of

service;
(b) Discontinuing, even if relatively abruptly, several products within
an ongoing line of business;
(c) Shifting of some production or marketing activities for a particular
line of business from one location to another; and
(d) Closing of a facility to achieve productivity improvements or other
cost savings.

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6. An enterprise should include the following information relating v to a
discontinuing operation in its financial statements beginning with v the
financial statements for the period in which the initial disclosure event occurs:
(a) A description of the discontinuing operation(s)
(b) The business or geographical segment(s) in which it is reported as per
AS 17.
(c) The date and nature of the initial disclosure event.
(d) The date or period in which the discontinuance is expected to be
completed if known or determinable
(e) The carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date, of the total assets
to be disposed of and the total liabilities to be settled.
(f) The amounts of revenue and expenses in respect of the ordinary
activities attributable to the discontinuing operation during the current
financial reporting period.
(g) The amount of pre-tax profit or loss from ordinary activities attributable
to the discontinuing operation during the current financial reporting
period, and the income tax expense related thereto.
(h) The amounts of net cash flows attributable to the operating, investing,
and financing activities of the discontinuing operation during the
current financial reporting period.
Practical Questions
7. (i) A discontinuing operation is a component of an enterprise:
(a) that the enterprise, pursuant to a single plan, is:
(i) disposing of substantially in its entirety, such as by selling
the component in a single transaction or by demerger or
spin-off of ownership of the component to the enterprise's
shareholders; or
(ii) disposing of piecemeal, such as by selling off the
component's assets and settling its liabilities individually; or
(iii) terminating through abandonment; and
(b) that represents a separate major line of business or geographical
area of operations; and

(c) that can be distinguished operationally and for financial reporting

purposes.
Mere gradual phasing out is not considered as discontinuing operation
as defined under AS 24, ‘Discontinuing Operations’.
Examples of activities that do not necessarily satisfy criterion of the
definition, but that might do so in combination with other
circumstances, include:
(i) Gradual or evolutionary phasing out of a product line or class of
service;
(ii) Shifting of some production or marketing activities for a particular
line of business from one location to another; and
(iii) Closing of a facility to achieve productivity improvements or other
cost savings. In this case, it cannot be considered as Discontinuing
Operation as per AS-24 as the companies’ strategic plan has no
final approval from the board through a resolution and there is
no specific time bound activities like shifting of assets and
employees. Moreover, the new segment i.e. commercial vehicle
production line in a new factory has not started.
(ii) No, the resolution is silent about stoppage of the Car segment in
definite time period. Though, sale of some assets and some transfer
proposal were passed through a resolution to the new factory, but the
closure road map and new segment starting roadmap are missing.
Hence AS 24 will not be applicable and it cannot be considered as
Discontinuing operations.
(iii) Yes, phased and time bound program resolved in the board clearly
indicates the closure of the passenger car segment in a definite time
frame and will constitute a clear roadmap.
Hence this action will attract compliance of AS 24 and it will be
considered as Discontinuing Operations as per AS-24.

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UNIT 7: ACCOUNTING STANDARD 25 INTERIM
FINANCIAL REPORTING
LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Objective and scope of AS 25
 Content of an Interim Financial Report
 Minimum Components of an Interim Financial Report
 Form and Content of Interim Financial Statements
 Selected Explanatory Notes
 Periods for which Interim Financial Statements are required to be
presented
 Disclosure in Annual Financial Statements
 Recognition and Measurement principles as per the Standard.
7.1 INTRODUCTION
AS 25 does not mandate which enterprises should be required to present interim
financial reports, how frequently, or how soon after the end of an interim period.
If an enterprise is required or elects to prepare and present an interim financial
report, it should comply with this Standard. The standard prescribes the minimum
contents of an interim financial report and requires that an enterprise which elects
to prepare and present an interim financial report, should comply with this
standard. It also lays down the principles for recognition and measurement in a
complete or condensed financial statements for an interim period. Timely and
reliable interim financial reporting improves the ability of investors, creditors,
lenders and others to understand an enterprise’s capacity to generate earnings and
cash flows, its financial condition and liquidity.
A statute governing an enterprise or a regulator may also require an enterprise to

prepare and present certain information at an interim date which may be different

in form and/or content as required by this Standard. In such a case, the recognition
and measurement principles as laid down in this Standard are applied in respect of
such information, unless otherwise specified in the statute or by the regulator.
7.2 DEFINITIONS OF THE TERMS USED UNDER

THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD
Interim period is a financial reporting period shorter than a full financial year.
Interim financial report means a financial report containing either a complete set
of financial statements or a set of condensed financial statements for an interim
period.
During the first year of operations of an enterprise, its annual financial reporting
period may be shorter than a financial year. In such a case, that shorter period is
not considered as an interim period.
7.3 CONTENT OF AN INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT

A complete set of financial statements normally includes Balance sheet, Statement
of Profit & Loss, Cash flow statement and Notes including those relating to
accounting policies and other statements and explanatory material that are an
integral part of the financial statements.
The benefit of timeliness of presentation may be partially offset by a reduction in

detail in the information provided. Therefore, this Standard requires preparation
and presentation of an interim financial report containing, as a minimum, a set of
condensed financial statements. Accordingly, it focuses on new activities, events,
and circumstances and does not duplicate information previously reported. AS 25
does not prohibit or discourage an enterprise from presenting a complete set of
financial statements in its interim financial report, rather than a set of condensed
financial statements. The recognition and measurement principles set out in this
Standard apply also to complete financial statements for an interim period, and
such statements would include all disclosures required by this Standard as well as
those required by other Accounting Standards. Minimum components of an Interim
Financial Report includes condensed Financial Statement.

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Note: Interim financial report may contain a complete set of financial statements
or condensed financial statements. If the entity opted for a complete set of financial
statements, it will be like annual set of financial statements. The condensed
financial statements would include the limited information as required by this
standard.
7.4 FORM AND CONTENT OF INTERIM FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS
If an enterprise prepares and presents a complete set of financial statements in its
interim financial report, the form and content of those statements should conform
to the requirements as applicable to annual complete set of financial statements.
If an enterprise prepares and presents a set of condensed financial statements in
its interim financial report, those condensed statements should include, at a
minimum, each of the headings and sub-headings that were included in its most
recent annual financial statements and the selected explanatory notes as required
by this Statement.
Additional line items or notes should be included if their omission would make the
condensed interim financial statements misleading.
If an enterprise presents basic and diluted earnings per share in its annual financial
statements in accordance with AS 20 then it has to present basic and diluted
earnings per share as per AS 20 on the face of Statement of Profit and Loss
complete or condenses for an interim period also.
7.5 SELECTED EXPLANATORY NOTES

An enterprise should include the following information, as a minimum, in the notes
to its interim financial statements, if material and if not disclosed elsewhere in the
interim financial report:
(a) A statement that the same accounting policies are followed in the interim
financial statements as those followed in the most recent annual financial
statements or, if those policies have been changed, a description of the
nature and effect of the change.

(b) Explanatory comments about the seasonality of interim operations.

(c) The nature and amount of items affecting assets, liabilities, equity, net
income, or cash flows that is unusual because of their nature, size, or
incidence as per AS 5.
(d) The nature and amount of changes in estimates of amounts reported in prior
interim periods of the current financial year or changes in estimates of
amounts reported in prior financial years, if those changes have a material
effect in the current interim period.
(e) Issuances, buy-backs, repayments and restructuring of debt, equity and
(f) Dividends, aggregate or per share (in absolute or percentage terms),
separately for equity shares and other shares.
(g) Segment revenue, segment capital employed (segment assets minus segment
liabilities) and segment result for business segments or geographical
segments, whichever is the enterprise's primary basis of segment reporting
(disclosure of segment information is required in an enterprise's interim
financial report only if the enterprise is required, in terms of AS 17, Segment
Reporting, to disclose segment information in its annual financial
statements).
(h) The effect of changes in the composition of the enterprise during the interim
period, such as amalgamations, acquisition or disposal of subsidiaries and
long-term investments, restructurings, and discontinuing operations and
(i) Material changes in contingent liabilities since the last annual balance sheet
date.
The above information should normally be reported on a financial year-to-date
basis. However, the enterprise should also disclose any events or transactions that
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7.6 PERIODS FOR WHICH INTERIM FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE
PRESENTED
Interim reports should include interim financial statements (whether condensed or
complete) for the periods listed in the following table:
Statement Current period Comparative period

Balance sheet End of current End of immediately preceding
interim period financial year
Statement of profit and Current interim Comparable interim period
loss period and and year-to-date of
cumulatively for the immediately preceding
year-to-date financial year
Cash flow statement Cumulatively for the Comparable year-to-date of
current financial immediately preceding
year-to-date financial year
7.7 MATERIALITY
In deciding how to recognise, measure, classify, or disclose an item for interim
financial reporting purposes, materiality should be assessed in relation to the
interim period financial data.
In making assessments of materiality, it should be recognised that interim

measurements may rely on estimates to a greater extent than measurements of
annual financial data.
For reasons of understandability of the interim figures, materiality for making
recognition and disclosure decision is assessed in relation to the interim period
financial data.
Thus, for example, unusual or extraordinary items, changes in accounting policies
or estimates, and prior period items are recognised and disclosed based on
materiality in relation to interim period data.

The Preface to the Statements of Accounting Standards states that “The Accounting
Standards are intended to apply only to items which are material”. The Framework
for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements, issued by the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India, states that “information is material if its
misstatement (i.e., omission or erroneous statement) could influence the economic
decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial information”.
Illustration 1
Sincere Corporation is dealing in seasonal product. Sales pattern of the product
quarter-wise is as follows:
1st quarter 30th June 10%

2nd quarter 30 th September 10%
3rd quarter 31 st December 60%
4th quarter 31 st March 20%
Information regarding the 1 st quarter ended on 30 th June, 20X1 is as follows:
Sales 80 crores
Salary and other expenses 60 crores
Advertisement expenses (routine) 4 crores
Administrative and selling expenses 8 crores
While preparing interim financial report for first quarter Sincere Corporation wants to defer
` 10 crores expenditure to third quarter on the argument that third quarter is having more
sales, therefore, the third quarter should be debited by more expenditure. Considering the
seasonal nature of business and the expenditures are uniform throughout all quarters,
calculate the result of the first quarter as per AS 25. Also give a comment on the c ompany’s
view.
Solution
Particulars (` In crores)
Result of first quarter ended 30th June, 20X1
Turnover 80
Other Income Nil

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Less: Changes in inventories Nil
Salaries and other cost 60
Administrative and selling Expenses (4+8) 12
Total (b) 72
Profit (a)-(b) 8
According to AS 25, the Income and Expense should be recognized when they are
earned and incurred respectively. Therefore, seasonal incomes will be recognized
when they occur. Thus, the company’s view is not as per AS 25.
Illustration 2
The accounting year of X Ltd. ends on 30th September, 20X1 and it makes its reports
quarterly. However for the purpose of tax, year ends on 31 st March every year. For the
Accounting year from 1-10-20X0 to 30-9-20X1, the quarterly income is as under:
1st quarter ending on 31 st December, 20X0 ` 200 crores

2nd quarter ending on 31 st March, 20X1 ` 200 crores
3rd quarter ending on 30 th June, 20X1 ` 200 crores
4th quarter ending on 30 th September, 20X1 ` 200 crores
Total ` 800 crores
Average actual tax rate for the financial year ending on 31 st March, 20X1 is 20% and
for financial year ending 31 st March, 20X2 is 30%. Calculate tax expense for each
quarter.
Solution
Calculation of tax expense
1st quarter ending on 31 st December, 20X0 200 20% ` 40 lakhs
2nd quarter ending on 31 st March, 20X1 200 20% ` 40 lakhs

3rd quarter ending on 30 th June, 20X1 200 30% ` 60 lakhs
4th quarter ending on 30 th September, 20X1 200 30% ` 60 lakhs

7.8 DISCLOSURE IN ANNUAL FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS
AS 5, requires disclosure, in financial statements, of the nature and (if practicable)
the amount of a change in an accounting estimate which has a material effect in
the current period, or which is expected to have a material effect in subsequent
periods. Similarly, if an estimate of an amount reported in an interim period is
changed significantly during the final interim period of the financial year but a
separate financial report is not prepared and presented for that final interim period,
the nature and amount of that change in estimate should be disclosed in a note to
the annual financial statements for that financial year.
7.9 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Same Accounting Policies as annual financial statements
An enterprise should apply the same accounting policies in its interim financial
statements as are applied in its annual financial statements, except for accounting
policy changes made after the date of the most recent annual financial statements
that are to be reflected in the next annual financial statements. However, the
frequency of an enterprise's reporting (annual, half-yearly, or quarterly) should not
affect the measurement of its annual results. To achieve that objective,
measurements for interim reporting purposes should be made on a year-to-date
basis.
To illustrate:
(a) The principles for recognising and measuring losses from inventory write-
downs, restructurings, or impairments in an interim period are the same as
those that an enterprise would follow if it prepared only annual financial
statements. However, if such items are recognised and measured in one
interim period and the estimate changes in a subsequent interim period of
that financial year, the original estimate is changed in the subsequent interim
period either by accrual of an additional amount of loss or by reversal of the
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(b) A cost that does not meet the definition of an asset at the end of anvinterim
period is not deferred on the balance sheet date either to awaitv future
information as to whether it has met the definition of an asset or to smooth
earnings over interim periods within a financial year; and
(c) Income tax expense is recognised in each interim period based on the best
estimate of the weighted average annual effective income tax rate expected
for the full financial year. Amounts accrued for income tax expense in one
interim period may have to be adjusted in a subsequent interim period of
that financial year if the estimate of the annual effective income tax rate
changes.
Income is recognised in the statement of profit and loss when an increase in future
economic benefits related to an increase in an asset or a decrease of a liability has
arisen that can be measured reliably. Expenses are recognised in the statement of
profit and loss when a decrease in future economic benefits related to a decrease
in an asset or an increase of a liability has arisen that can be measured reliably. The
recognition of items in the balance sheet which do not meet the definition of assets
or liabilities is not allowed.
An enterprise that reports more frequently than half-yearly, measures income and
expenses on a year-to-date basis for each interim period using information
available when each set of financial statements is being prepared. Amounts of
income and expenses reported in the current interim period will reflect any changes
in estimates of amounts reported in prior interim periods of the financial year. The
amounts reported in prior interim periods are not retrospectively adjusted.
However, the nature and amount of any significant changes in estimates be
disclosed.
Changes in Accounting Policies

Preparers of interim reports in compliance with AS 25 are required to consider any
changes in accounting policies that will be applied for the next annual financial
statements, and to implement the changes for interim reporting purposes.
If there has been any change in accounting policy since the most recent annual financial
statements, the interim report is required to include a description of the nature and
effect of the change.

7.10 REVENUE RECEIVED SEASONALLY OR

OCCASIONALLY
Revenues that are received seasonally or occasionally within a financial year should
not be anticipated or deferred as of an interim date if anticipation or deferral would
not be appropriate at the end of the enterprise's financial year.
For example: Dividend revenue, royalties, and government grants. Additionally,

some enterprises consistently earn more revenues in certain interim periods of a
financial year than in other interim periods, for example, seasonal revenues of
retailers. Such revenues are recognised when they occur.
7.11 COST INCURRED UNEVENLY DURING THE

FINANCIAL YEAR
Costs that are incurred unevenly during an enterprise's financial year should be
anticipated or deferred for interim reporting purposes if, and only if, it is also
appropriate to anticipate or defer that type of cost at the end of the financial year.
A cost that does not meet the definition of an asset at the end of an interim period
is not deferred in the interim balance sheet either to await future information as to
whether it has met the definition of an asset, or to smooth earnings over interim
periods within a financial year. Thus, when preparing interim financial statements,
the enterprise’s usual recognition and measurement practices are followed. The
only costs that are capitalized are those incurred after the specific point in time at
which the criteria for recognition of the particular class of asset are met.
Deferral of costs as assets in an interim balance sheet in the hope that the criteria
will be met before the year-end is prohibited.
7.12 USE OF ESTIMATES

The measurement procedures to be followed in an interim financial report should
be designed to ensure that the resulting information is reliable and that all material
financial information that is relevant to an understanding of the financial position
or performance of the enterprise is appropriately disclosed.

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7.13 RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY REPORTED
INTERIM PERIODS
One objective of the preceding principle is to ensure that a single accounting policy
is applied to a particular class of transactions throughout an entire financial year.
The effect of the principle requires that within the current financial year any change
in accounting policy be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the financial
year.
7.14 TRANSITIONAL PROVISION

On the first occasion that an interim financial report is presented in accordance
with this Statement, the following need not be presented in respect of all the
interim periods of the current financial year:
(a) Comparative statements of profit and loss for the comparable interim periods
(current and year-to-date) of the immediately preceding financial year; and
(b) Comparative cash flow statement for the comparable year-to-date period of
the immediately preceding financial year.
7.15 APPLICABILITY OF AS 25 TO INTERIM

FINANCIAL RESULTS
The presentation and disclosure requirements contained in AS 25 should be applied
only if an enterprise prepares and presents an 'interim financial report' as defined
in AS 25. Accordingly, presentation and disclosure requirements contained in AS 25
are not required to be applied in respect of interim financial results (which do not
meet the definition of 'interim financial report' as per AS 25) presented by an
enterprise.
For example, quarterly financial results presented under Clause 41 of the Listing
Agreement entered into between Stock Exchanges and the listed enterprises do
not meet the definition of 'interim financial report' as per AS 25. However, the
recognition and measurement principles laid down in AS 25 should be applied for
recognition and measurement of items contained in such interim financial results.

Illustration 3
Accountants of Poornima Ltd. showed a net profit of ` 7,20,000 for the third quarter
of 20X1 after incorporating the following:
(i) Bad debts of ` 40,000 incurred during the quarter. 50% of the bad debts have
been deferred to the next quarter.
(ii) Extra ordinary loss of ` 35,000 incurred during the quarter has been fully
recognized in this quarter.
(iii) Additional depreciation of ` 45,000 resulting from the change in the method of
charge of depreciation assuming that ` 45,000 is the charge for the 3 rd quarter
only.
Ascertain the correct quarterly income.
Solution
In the above case, the quarterly income has not been correctly stated. As per AS
25 “Interim Financial Reporting”, the quarterly income should be adjusted and
restated as follows:
Bad debts of ` 40,000 have been incurred during current quarter. Out of this, the
company has deferred 50% (i.e.) ` 20,000 to the next quarter. Therefore, ` 20,000
should be deducted from ` 7,20,000. The treatment of extra-ordinary loss of `
35,000 being recognized in the same quarter is correct.
Recognising additional depreciation of ` 45,000 in the same quarter is in tune with
AS 25. Hence no adjustments are required for these two items.
Poornima Ltd should report quarterly income as ` 7,00,000 (` 7,20,000 – ` 20,000).
Illustration 4
Intelligent Corporation (I −Corp.) is dealing in seasonal products. The quarterly sales
pattern of the product is given below:
Quarter I II III IV
Ending 30th June 30th September 31st December 31st March
15% 15% 50% 25%
For the First quarter ending 30th June, 20X1, I −Corp. gives you the following
information:

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Sales 50
Salary and other expenses 30
Advertisement expenses (routine) 02
Administrative and selling expenses 08
While preparing interim financial report for the first quarter, ‘I −Corp.’ wants to defer
` 21 crores expenditure to third quarter on the argument that third quarter is having
more sales, therefore, third quarter should be debited by higher expenditure,
considering the seasonal nature of business and that the expenditures are uniform
throughout all quarters.
Calculate the result of first quarter as per AS 25 and comment on the company’s view.
Solution
Result of the first quarter ended 30 th June, 20X1
(` in crores)
Turnover 50
Add: Other Income Nil
Total 50
Less: Change in inventories Nil
Salaries and other cost 30
Administrative and selling expenses (8 + 2) 10 40
Profit 10
As per AS 25 on Interim Financial Reporting, the income and expense should be

recognized when they are earned and incurred respectively. As per AS 25, the costs
should be anticipated or deferred only when
(i) it is appropriate to anticipate that type of cost at the end of the financial year,
and
(ii) costs are incurred unevenly during the financial year of an enterprise.
Therefore, the argument given by I-Corp relating to deferment of ` 21 crores is not
tenable as expenditures are uniform throughout all quarters.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

MCQS
1. AS 25 mandates the following in relation to interim financial reports.
(a) which entities should publish interim financial reports.

(b) how frequently it should publish interim financial reports.
(c) how soon it should publish after the end of interim period.
(d) none of the above.
2. The standard defines Interim financial Report as a financial report for an interim
period that contains a set of ………. financial statements.
(a) Complete
(b) Condensed
(c) Financial statement similar to annual
(d) Either complete or condensed
3. ABC Limited has reported ` 85,000 as per tax profit in first quarter and expects a
loss of ` 25,000 each in subsequent quarters. It has corporate tax rate slab of 20%
on the first ` 20,000 earnings and 40% on all additional earnings. Calculate tax
expenses that should report in first quarter interim financial report.
(a) ` 17,000
(b) ` 30,000
(c) ` 2,000
(d) AS 25 does not mandate to report tax expenses
4. An entity prepares quarterly interim financial reports in accordance with AS 25.
The entity is engaged in sale of mobile phones and normally 5% of customers claim
on their warranty. The provision in the first quarter was calculated as 5% of sales
to date, which was `10 million. However, in the second quarter, a fault was found
and warranty claims were expected to be 10% for the whole of the year. Sales in
the second quarter were `15 million. What would be the provision charged in the
second quarter’s interim financial statements?
(a) `1 million

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(c) ` 1.25 million
(d) ` 1.5 million
5. What are the periods for which Interim financial Statements are required to be
presented? You are required to answer your question in light of preparation of financial
statements for the period ended and as at 31st December, 20X1. The Financial Year is
FY 20X1-X2.
6. Whether quarterly financial results presented under Clause 41 of the Listing

Agreement entered into between Stock Exchanges and the listed enterprises meet the
definition of 'interim financial report' as per AS 25 and the provisions of AS 25 should
be applied on the same?
7. Whether the impairment loss recognized on property, plant and equipment in

first quarter of the financial year can be reversed in the second quarter in that
financial year?
Practical Questions
8. In view of the provisions of Accounting Standard 25 on Interim Financial
Reporting, on what basis will you calculate, for an interim period, the provision
in respect of defined benefit schemes like pension, gratuity etc. for the
employees?
9. On 30th June, 20X1, Asmitha Ltd. incurred ` 2,00,000, net loss from disposal of
a business segment. Also, on 31 st July, 20X1, the company paid ` 60,000 for
property taxes assessed for the calendar year 20X1. How the above transactions
should be included in determination of net income of Asmitha Ltd. for the six
months interim period ended on 30 th September, 20X1.
10. An enterprise reports quarterly, estimates an annual income of ` 10 lakhs.
Assume tax rates on 1 st ` 5,00,000 at 30% and on the balance income at 40%.
The estimated quarterly income are ` 75,000, ` 2,50,000, ` 3,75,000 and `
3,00,000.
Calculate the tax expense to be recognized in each quarter.

11. Antarbarti Limited reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ` 4 lakhs for the third
quarter ending 30-09-20X1. On enquiry you observe the following. Give the
treatment required under AS 25:
(i) Dividend income of ` 4 lakhs received during the quarter has been
recognized to the extent of ` 1 lakh only.
(ii) 80% of sales promotion expenses ` 15 lakhs incurred in the third quarter
has been deferred to the fourth quarter as the sales in the last q uarter is
high.
(iii) In the third quarter, the company changed depreciation method from
WDV to SLM, which resulted in excess depreciation of ` 12 lakhs. The
entire amount has been debited in the third quarter, though the share of
the third quarter is only ` 3 lakhs.
(iv) ` 2 lakhs extra-ordinary gain received in third quarter was allocated

equally to the third and fourth quarter.
(v) Cumulative loss resulting from change in method of inventory valuation

was recognized in the third quarter of ` 3 lakhs. Out of this loss ` 1 lakh
relates to previous quarters.
(vi) Sale of investment in the first quarter resulted in a gain of ` 20 lakhs. The
company had apportioned this equally to the four quarters.
Prepare the adjusted profit before tax for the third quarter.
ANSWERS/HINTS
Answers to MCQs
1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (b)
5. As per Accounting Standard 25, Interim reports should include interim
financial statements (condensed or complete) for periods as given below.

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Statement Current period Comparative period v
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Balance sheet End of current interim End of immediately
period preceding financial year
Statement of profit Current interim period Comparable interim
and loss and cumulatively for period and year-to-date of
the year-to-date immediately preceding
financial year
Cash flow statement Cumulatively for the Comparable year-to-date
current financial year- of immediately preceding
to-date financial year
In light of the above, following periods needs to be covered in interim
financial statements for the period ended and as at 31 st December, 20X1:
Balance Sheet as of the end of the current interim period and a comparative
balance sheet as of the end of the immediately preceding
financial year (As at 31 December 20X1 and 31 March 20X1).
Statements of for the current interim period and cumulatively for the
Profit and Loss current financial year to date, with comparative statements of
profit and loss for the comparable interim periods (current
and year-to-date) of the immediately preceding financial
year. (for 3 months and 9 months i.e., year to date ended 31
December 20X1 and same for 31 December 20X0 being
comparative period).
Cash Flow cumulatively for the current financial year to date, with a
Statement comparative statement for the comparable year-to-date
period of the immediately preceding financial year. (year to
date i.e., 1 April 20X1 to 31 December 20X1 and 1 April 20X0
to 31 December 20X0).
6. The presentation and disclosure requirements contained in AS 25 should be

applied only if an enterprise prepares and presents an 'interim financial report'
as defined in AS 25. Accordingly, presentation and disclosure requirements
contained in AS 25 are not required to be applied in respect of interim financial

results (which do not meet the definition of 'interim financial report' as per AS
25) presented by an enterprise.
The quarterly financial results presented under Clause 41 of the Listing
Agreement do not meet the definition of 'interim financial report' as per AS 25.
However, the recognition and measurement principles laid down in AS 25 should
be applied for recognition and measurement of items contained in such interim
financial results.
7. As per AS 25, the principles for recognising and measuring losses from inventory
write-downs, restructurings, or impairments in an interim period are the same as
those that an enterprise would follow if it prepared only annual financial
statements. However, if such items are recognised and measured in one interim
period and the estimate changes in a subsequent interim period of that financial
year, the original estimate is changed in the subsequent interim period either by
accrual of an additional amount of loss or by reversal of the previously
recognised amount. In light of the same, the impairment loss recognized in one
quarter can be reversed in the another quarter of the financial year, if favourable
indicator exists as per AS 28 and the recoverable amount increased in
comparison to earlier period.
Practical Questions
8. Accounting Standard 25 suggests that provision in respect of defined benefit
schemes like pension and gratuity for an interim period should be calculated
based on the year-to-date basis by using the actuarially determined rates at
the end of the prior financial year, adjusted for significant market fluctuations
since that time and for significant curtailments, settlements or other
significant one-time events.
9. According to Para 10 of AS 25 “Interim Financial Reporting”, if an enterprise
prepares and presents a complete set of financial statements in its interim
financial report, the form and content of those statements should conform to
the requirements as applicable to annual complete set of financial
statements. As at 30th September, 20X1, Asmitha Ltd would report the entire
amount of ` 2,00,000 as loss on the disposal of its business segment since
the loss was incurred during interim period. A cost charged as an expense in
an annual period should be allocated to interim periods on accrual basis.

v v
v 20X1,
Since ` 60,000 Property tax payment relates to entire calendar year
` 30,000 would be reported as an expense for six months ended on v 30th
September, 20X1 while out of the remaining ` 30,000, ` 15,000 for January,
20X1 to March, 20X1 should be shown as payment of the outstanding amount
of previous year and another ` 15,000 related to quarter October, 20X1 to
December, 20X1 would be reported as prepaid expenses.
10. As per para 29 of AS 25 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’, income tax expense is
recognised in each interim period based on the best estimate of the weighted
average annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year.
`
Estimated Annual Income (A) 10,00,000
Tax expense:
30% on ` 5,00,000 1,50,000
40% on remaining ` 5,00,000 2,00,000
(B) 3,50,000
B 3,50,000
Weighted average annual income tax rate = = = 35%
A 10,00,000
Tax expense to be recognized in each of the quarterly reports `
Quarter I - ` 75,000 x 35% 26,250
Quarter II - ` 2,50,000 x 35% 87,500

Quarter III - ` 3,75,000 x 35% 1,31,250
Quarter IV - ` 3,00,000 x 35% 1,05,000
` 10,00,000 3,50,000
11. As per para 36 of AS 25 “Interim Financial Reporting”, seasonal or occasional

revenue and cost within a financial year should not be deferred as of interim
date until it is appropriate to defer at the end of the enterprise’s financial
year. Therefore, dividend income, extra-ordinary gain, and gain on sale of
investment received during 3 rd quarter should be recognised in the 3 rd quarter
only. Similarly, sales promotion expenses incurred in the 3 rd quarter should
also be charged in the 3 rd quarter only.

Further, as per AS 10, Property, Plant and Equipment, if there is change in the
depreciation method, such a change should be accounted for as a change in
accounting estimate in accordance with AS 5, Net Profit or Loss for the Period,
Prior Period Items and Changes in Accounting Policies, and applied
prospectively. Therefore, no adjustment would be required due to change in
the method of depreciation.
Accordingly, the adjusted profit before tax for the 3 rd quarter will be as
follows:
Statement showing Adjusted Profit Before Tax for the third quarter
( ` in lakhs)
Profit before tax (as reported) 4
Add: Dividend income ` (4-1) lakhs 3
Excess depreciation charged in the 3 quarter,
rd
due to change in the method -

Extra ordinary gain ` (2-1) lakhs 1
Cumulative loss due to change in the
method of inventory valuation should be
applied retrospectively ` (3-2) lakhs 1
9
Less: Sales promotion expenses (80% of ` 15 lakhs) (12)
Gain on sale of investment (occasional gain should (5)
not be deferred)
Adjusted Profit before tax for the third quarter (8)


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CHAPTER a

 Understand the objectives and concepts of carve outs/ins.

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International Need for

Carve Outs and Carve Roadmap for Ind AS

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Accounting Standards (ASs) are written policy documents issued by the

The ostensible purpose of the standard setting bodies is to promote the

Accounting Standards reduce the accounting alternatives in the preparation of

Accounting Standards deal with the following aspects:

(i) recognition of events and transactions in the financial statements;

(ii) measurement of these transactions and events;

(iii) presentation of these transactions and events in the financial statements in

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The following are the benefits of Accounting Standards:

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Since Accounting Standards are principle based, application of Accounting

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Another advantage of standardisation is reduction of scope for creative

2. STANDARDS SETTING PROCESS

 Step II – Constitution of study groups:

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 Step III - Preparation of draft and its circulation:

 Step VII – Modification of the draft:

 Step VIII – Issue of AS:

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Standard – Setting Process

Constitution of study group

Preparation of draft and its circulation

Ascertainment of views of different bodies on draft

Finalisation of exposure draft (E.D.)

Comments received on exposure

Modification of the draft

Earlier, ASB used to issue Accounting Standard Interpretations (ASIs) which

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3. HOW MANY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS?

Thus effectively, there are 27 Accounting Standards at present. The ‘Accounting

In recent times there are various improvements/developments in the global

MCA vide notification date 30 th March 2016 announced Companies (Accounting

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AS No. AS Title Date of applicability

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24 Discontinuing Operations 01/04/2004

Chapter 4: Presentation & Disclosures based Accounting Standards

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AS 11 : The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates

AS 22 : Accounting for Taxes on Income

Chapter 8: Revenue based Accounting Standards

AS 14 : Accounting for Amalgamations (excluding inter- company holdings)

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4. STATUS OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

5. NEED FOR CONVERGENCE TOWARDS GLOBAL

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International analysts and investors would like to compare financial statements

A strong need was felt by legislation to bring about uniformity, rationalisation,

The convergence of financial reporting and ASs is a valuable process that

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6. INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARD

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7. INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING