CAF-1 · Chapter 4 · Question 11 of 15
An entity transfers an owner-occupied property to investment property to be carried at fair value. At the transfer date, the fair value exceeds the carrying amount. How is this difference treated?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Treated as a revaluation surplus under IAS 16 in other comprehensive income.
Explanation
The entity applies the IAS 16 revaluation model up to the transfer date, so the difference is treated as a revaluation surplus in OCI.
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