- 5 Marks
Question
On 1 October 2016, Abudu Ltd decided to revalue its land for the first time. The land was originally purchased six years ago for GH¢65,000 and was revalued to its current market value of GH¢80,000 on 1 October 2016. The difference between Abudu Ltd’s net assets (including revaluation of land) and the lower tax base at 30 September 2017 was GH¢27,000. The opening deferred tax liability at 1 October 2016 was GH¢2,600, and Abudu Ltd’s tax rate is 25%.
Required:
Explain how to account for the above transaction in the financial statements of Abudu Ltd for the year to 30 September 2017. (5 marks)
Answer
Explanation:
When revaluing non-depreciable assets like land, deferred tax must be accounted for on the revaluation surplus, which creates a temporary difference between the carrying amount of the asset and its tax base.
- Initial Revaluation of Land:
The revaluation surplus on the land is GH¢15,000 (GH¢80,000 – GH¢65,000). Since the tax base is lower than the carrying amount, a deferred tax liability arises. The deferred tax liability is calculated based on the temporary difference, applying the tax rate to the revaluation surplus. - Deferred Tax Calculation:
The deferred tax on the revaluation surplus of GH¢15,000 is 25% x GH¢15,000 = GH¢3,750. - Total Deferred Tax Liability:
At 30 September 2017, the total deferred tax liability is GH¢6,750 (GH¢27,000 x 25%). - Change in Deferred Tax Liability:
The increase in the deferred tax liability from 1 October 2016 to 30 September 2017 is GH¢6,750 – GH¢2,600 = GH¢4,150. Of this amount, GH¢3,750 relates to the revaluation surplus and should be charged to other comprehensive income, while the remaining GH¢400 (GH¢4,150 – GH¢3,750) should be charged to the income statement.
Journal Entries:
- Charge to the Income Statement (SPL):
Dr. Income tax expense (SPL) GH¢400
Cr. Deferred tax liability GH¢400 - Charge to Other Comprehensive Income (SOCI):
Dr. Income tax on revaluation surplus (SOCI) GH¢3,750
Cr. Deferred tax liability GH¢3,750
Total Increase in Deferred Tax Liability: GH¢4,150
- Tags: Deferred Tax, Financial Statements, IAS 12, Income tax expense, Revaluation
- Level: Level 3
- Topic: IAS 12: Income taxes
- Series: MAY 2018
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