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IAS 16 – Land which has not been developed

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 9 months ago by AvatarStephen Widberg.
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  • August 2, 2025 at 2:29 pm #718628
    Avatarnevada17
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    Hi,

    I was wondering about IAS 16 regarding land which has not yet been developed. This would be recognised as a tangible asset, so why do we not depreciate this and have an unlimited useful life?

    How do we record this in the FS?
    DR Expense in SOPL
    DR NCA in SOFP
    ?? I’m a bit confused?

    Thank you.

    August 4, 2025 at 1:17 pm #718644
    AvatarStephen Widberg
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    If you buy land: Dr IP / PPE Cr Cash (IP if held for investment potential)

    No development = no double entry

    No depreciation

    Possible impairment if land values fall significantly : DR P&L CR PPE

    August 4, 2025 at 11:04 pm #718647
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    Hi Stephen,

    This makes sense

    Thank you 🙂

    August 5, 2025 at 1:21 pm #718649
    AvatarStephen Widberg
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    🙂

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