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
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
