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Major overhaul - IAS 16

HHang5y ago
Dear sir, i have 2 questions: 1. Can i make a provision for regular overhauls ( say, major overhaul every 5 years) 2. there are 2 ways of recording the major overhaul as follow Assume total initial cost of PPE = $1000, useful life = 20 years, residual value=nil ,using straight line method after 5 years, the business have to perform major overhauling with assumed cost of $100 So the 1st double entry is DR PPE $1000 CR Cash/supplier $1000 2a. The business depreciates the PPE in 2 seperate components + $100 for major overhaul, annual depreciation charged to SoPL = $100/5=$20 + the remaining amount of $900 is depreciated over 20 years so annual depreciation expense = $900/20=$45 -> Total depreciation charged to SoPL = $65 At the end of year 5, they paid for the overhaul accounted it as follow: DR PPE $100 CR Cash $100 2b. In the first 5 years, annual depreciation = $1000/20=$50 After 5 years, they perform major overhauling and $100 is capitalised DR PPE $100 CR Cash/supplier $100 In the next 5 years, there's an extra depreciation item for Major overhaul and double entry as follow DR Depreciation expense $50+$20=$70 Cr Accumulated Depreciation $70 => Are those ways of recording major overhaul appropriate in accordance with IAS 16???
PP2-D2Tutor5y ago#1
Hi, No, you do not make a provision for the regular overhaul as there is no obligation for the overhaul. The correct treatment is your 2a. scenario where the cost of the overhaul is depreciated separately from the remainder of the asset's cost. Thanks Thanks
PP2-D2Tutor5y ago#2
Hi, No, you do not make a provision for the regular overhaul as there is no obligation for the overhaul. The correct treatment is your 2a. scenario where the cost of the overhaul is depreciated separately from the remainder of the asset's cost. Thanks Thanks
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