Accouting for Donations in Kind

How are assets received in donation accounted in books? could anyone please explain?

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This discussion clarifies how non-profit organisations should account for assets received as donations in kind. The consensus is to record these assets at their Fair Market Value (FMV) on the date of donation. This involves increasing the organisation's assets and recognising corresponding revenue or donation income. Determining and documenting the FMV is crucial for audit purposes.

If its tax free...

Dr. Asset acc.

Cr. Capital acc.

Thank you for the reply Sir. At what price would the asset be accounted in the books? Have doubt in value as the asset is received in donation. is it FMV or Re 1?

Is this assets are received from Government? and are you a Non profit organisation?.

Asset is NOT received from the Government. We are a Non Profit Organization.

Need to consider FMV.  

When assets are received as donations, they are accounted for by recording them at their fair market value on the books of the organization. This involves recognizing the donated asset as an increase in assets and an equal increase in either revenue or a specific donation account. The fair market value of the donated asset is determined based on its current worth in the market.

 

Sir , where it is written FMV , any guidelines  ?. what  is the documentary  evidence  of  FMV for  Audit  Purpose ?. 

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