Comparative Study on the Valuation of Property, Plant and Equipment after Recognition – IAS 16 vs. OMPF No. 1802/2014 Cover Image

Analiză comparativă privind evaluarea după recunoaștere a imobilizărilor corporale – IAS 16 versus OMFP nr. 1.802/2014
Comparative Study on the Valuation of Property, Plant and Equipment after Recognition – IAS 16 vs. OMPF No. 1802/2014

Author(s): Mărioara Molociniuc (Hrițcan)
Subject(s): Economy, Accounting - Business Administration
Published by: Corpul Experților Contabili și Contabililor Autorizați din România (CECCAR)
Keywords: impairment; valuation; property; plant and equipment; revaluation; net carrying value; just value;

Summary/Abstract: Valuating property, plant and equipment after recognition with the purpose of preparing the annual financial statements is an extremely important step in presenting a true and fair view of the entity. Thus, the company must take into account the main valuation methods used and develop appropriate accounting policies and procedures to ensure that the users of financial and accounting information are properly informed and understand every change that occurs. The book value, respectively the carrying amount, of property, plant and equipment is represented abiding by the principle of prudence, according to which every impairment or change from the determined value shall be taken into account. The efficiency with which these assets are valuated brings surplus value to the entity and has a direct impact on the financial statements. The main objective of this article is to present the methods of valuation used to valuate property, plant and equipment. This way, at the end of the research the main applicable accounting treatments and the differences between IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment and Order of the Minister of Public Finance No. 1802/2014 for the approval of the Accounting regulations regarding the individual annual financial statements and consolidated annual financial statements, as subsequently amended and supplemented, will be understood.

  • Issue Year: 2/2021
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 25-38
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English, Romanian