CA
39 Points
Joined September 2008
What would be the Experts stand in a situation where a Building Project has been accounted as capital work in progress, but for many years the Project remains incomplete for various reasons of legal complications, funds inavailability, etc. The erected structure has in effect meanwhile been subjected to deterioration.
Can the company claim depreciation in this situation?.
Also, what if (in the same situation above) the capital work in progress account has not been classified into various heads such as - elevator, central air-conditioning, fittings & fixtures etc. Even these appliances and fittings have undergone wear and tear over the years, some perhaps even rendered useless or obsolete. What should be the auditor's and accountants stand in such a situation as far as correct accounting treatment is concerned and also with regards to the experts view for claim of depreciation under income tax. Ironically, all these expenses have neither got charged to P&L A/c nor have they been accounted for any annual depreciation allowance.