Computer software

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08 June 2013 Upgradation of computer software and purchase of computer software are treated as fixed asset or revenue expenditure under finance act,2012?????

08 June 2013 upgradation of software , purchase of licences and purchase of computer software are intangeble assets,

therefore, expenditure incurred on purchase of software/upgradation software should have been capitalised and amortised over their estimated useful life as per AS 26,

Reference

opinion given by icai commitee
https://220.227.161.86/eac/eacfinal/vol26/2.htm

08 June 2013 Agreed wiht the Expert, Upgradation of software is treated as Intangible Asset and It should be capitalised

09 June 2013 i) O.K for accounting purpose.

ii) For income tax purpose treat as revenue expenditure.

Citation:-
a) CIT Vs. Southern Roadways Ltd (2008) 304 ITR 84(Mad).
b) CIT Vs. Asahi India Safety Glass Ltd (2011) (Del).

15 June 2013 Thank you sir


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