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AS 10 PPE — Revaluation Loss Treatment and Asset Disposal (Gross Block Method)

# Revaluation Loss and Disposal — AS 10

## Treatment of Revaluation Loss (Downward Revaluation)

When FV < Carrying Amount, the revaluation loss is absorbed in a specific sequence:

1. First: Set off against existing Revaluation Reserve for the same asset (to the extent available).

2. Then: Any remaining excess loss is charged to P&L.

> The sequence is mandatory. You cannot bypass the RR buffer and charge directly to P&L if RR exists.

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## Journal Entries

When loss ≤ Existing RR:

```

Dr Revaluation Reserve A/c [Loss amount]

To PPE A/c [Loss amount]

```

When loss > Existing RR:

```

Dr Revaluation Reserve A/c [Existing RR balance]

Dr P&L A/c [Excess loss]

To PPE A/c [Total revaluation loss]

```

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## Question 9 (Part i) — Revaluation Loss Illustration

Carrying Amount before revaluation2,16,000
Fair Value1,90,000
Revaluation Loss26,000
Existing Revaluation Reserve (same asset)20,000
Set off against RR(20,000)
Balance charged to P&L6,000

Journal Entry:

```

Dr Revaluation Reserve A/c 20,000

Dr P&L A/c 6,000

To PPE A/c 26,000

```

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## Disposal Under Gross Block Presentation — Q9 (Part ii)

Under the Gross Block method, even after revaluation the asset is shown as:

  • Gross Block (original/revalued cost)
  • Less: Accumulated Depreciation
  • = Net Block / Carrying Amount

On disposal:

$$\text{Gain/(Loss)} = \text{Sale Proceeds} - \text{Net Block (CA)}$$

Q9 — Disposal Calculation:

Gross Block76,000
Less: Accumulated Depreciation62,000
Net Block (CA)14,000
Sale Proceeds4,000
Loss on Sale → P&L10,000

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## Exam Tip (from class notes)

If any question on AS comes in the exam, write 2–3 lines of the relevant AS concept in your own words along with the AS name and number. This secures presentation marks even if the numerical is partially incomplete.

Worked example

### Example 1

Q9 (i) — Revaluation Loss with Partial RR Buffer

Asset CA = ₹2,16,000; Fair Value = ₹1,90,000; existing Revaluation Reserve = ₹20,000.

Revaluation loss = 2,16,000 − 1,90,000 = ₹26,000

Buffer available (RR) = ₹20,000 → absorbs ₹20,000

Excess loss = 26,000 − 20,000 = ₹6,000 → charged to P&L

Journal: Dr RR 20,000 + Dr P&L 6,000 | Cr PPE 26,000

### Example 2

Q9 (ii) — Loss on Disposal

Gross Block ₹76,000; Accumulated Depr ₹62,000; CA = ₹14,000; Sale price = ₹4,000.

Loss on sale = 14,000 − 4,000 = ₹10,000 → P&L

⚠️ Common exam mistakes

  • Charging the full revaluation loss to P&L without first checking if a Revaluation Reserve exists for the same asset.
  • Setting off the revaluation loss against RR of a different asset — the RR buffer is asset-specific, not a general pool.
  • Calculating loss on disposal using Gross Block instead of Net Block (CA).
  • Forgetting to deduct accumulated depreciation to arrive at the correct carrying amount before comparing with sale proceeds.
Bare-Act text Paragraph 48 · AS 10 — Property, Plant and Equipment (Revised), ICAI · click to expand
If a revaluation results in a decrease in the carrying amount, the decrease shall be recognised in profit or loss. However, the decrease shall be debited in other comprehensive income to the extent of any credit balance existing in the revaluation surplus in respect of that asset. The decrease recognised in other comprehensive income reduces the amount accumulated in equity under the heading of revaluation surplus.
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