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Revaluation of non-current assets

Under the IAS 16 revaluation model, an asset class is carried at fair value at revaluation less subsequent depreciation and impairment. At revaluation, compare fair value with the existing carrying amount. Account for the movement under the revaluation rules and recalculate future depreciation using the revised carrying amount, remaining useful life and residual value. Assets in the same class are revalued together.

Worked example

A building with carrying amount 400 is revalued to fair value 500.

Common mistake

Revaluation is a policy choice for a whole class with sufficient regularity, not a mandatory annual market adjustment for each asset.

Where it appears in your exams

QualificationExamRelationshipPeriod
ACCA FA Direct September 2026–June 2027
ACCA FR Direct Official assessment-window verification pending
ACCA K1 Direct July 2027–August 2028
CIMA BA3 Direct Official assessment-window verification pending
CIMA F1 Direct Official assessment-window verification pending
FIA FFA Direct September 2026–June 2027

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