Multiple choice

Cost of machinery purchased on 1st April, 2006 Rs. 5, 00, 000 Market value as on 31st March 2007 Rs. 6, 00, 000 As on 31st March 2007, if the company values the machinery at Rs. 6, 00, 000

Which of the following valuation principles is being followed?

  1. Historical cost

  2. Present value

  3. Realisable value

  4. Current cost

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Let's define each valuation basis: (1) Historical cost = original purchase price paid (Rs. 5,00,000), (2) Present value = discounted future cash flows expected from using the asset, (3) Realisable value = selling price less costs to sell (market value on a specific date), (4) Current cost = replacement cost (cost to acquire same asset now). The question states: Market value as on 31st March 2007 = Rs. 6,00,000. Market value on a specific date IS the realisable value - what you could sell it for on that date. Since the company is valuing at Rs. 6,00,000 (the market value), they are following the Realisable value principle (C). This is NOT going concern valuation (which would use historical cost less depreciation).