Non-current assets

Research and development costs disclosure

Explain the disclosure of research and development costs detailly.

Research and development expenditure

The definition and recognition of research and development expenditure.

Purchased goodwill

Purchased goodwill arises as a result of a purchase transaction.

Revaluation method

Revaluation method is a method of calcuating the depreciation. Sometimes, the value of non-current asset should be revalued according to the market condition for fairness.

Sum of the digits method

The aim of this method is to show a higher depreciation charge in the early years of the life of an asset.

Reducing balance method

Reducing balance method results in higher depreciation charges in earlier years, and a much annual rate is required than for the straight line method if the asset is to be written off over the same period.

Straight line method of depreciation

The straight line method of depreciation is the simplest and most popular methods of calcuating depreciation. You should according to the the orginal, the residual value, and the estimated useful value to calculate the annual depreciation charge.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are tangible assets held by an anterprise for more than one accounting period for use in the production or supply of goods or services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes.