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IAS 40Chapter 9Lesson 1

Transfers: change in use, evidence and transfer value

Step 1 of 9Learning objectives

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A transfer requires a change in use supported by evidence; under the cost model amounts do not change, under the fair value model the direction of the transfer determines the treatment of the difference.

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Learning objectives

  • State the condition for a transfer: a change in use supported by evidence.
  • Explain why an intention is not enough.
  • Apply the cost model to transfers: no amount changes.
  • Account for a transfer under the fair value model according to its direction.

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Contents — IAS 40 — Investment Property

  1. 1 · Not startedPurpose, scope and exclusions0 / 1 lesson
  2. 2 · Not startedDefinition and examples of investment property0 / 1 lesson
  3. 3 · Not startedClassification: dual use, ancillary services, judgement0 / 1 lesson
  4. 4 · Not startedRecognition: criteria and subsequent costs0 / 1 lesson
  5. 5 · Not startedInitial measurement: the cost on entry0 / 1 lesson
  6. 6 · Not startedThe policy choice: fair value or cost0 / 1 lesson
  7. 7 · Not startedThe fair value model0 / 1 lesson
  8. 8 · Not startedThe cost model0 / 1 lesson
  9. 9 · Not startedTransfers and change in use0 / 1 lesson
  10. 10 · Not startedDisposals and derecognition0 / 1 lesson
  11. 11 · Not startedDisclosures0 / 1 lesson
  12. 12 · Not startedTransition and effective dates0 / 1 lesson
  13. 13 · Not startedBoundaries with other standards0 / 1 lesson