Stok in trade wrongly considered as fixed asset

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I have a query i.e., X.Co is into infrastructure development and construction related activity. Land purchased as stock in trade is wrongly shown as fixed asset in FY 2018-19. Now what to be done to show it as inventory? whether last year financials has to be revised or previous year's figures of current financial year can be re-grouped.

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This discussion addresses the incorrect classification of land purchased as stock in trade, which was wrongly shown as a fixed asset in FY 2018-19. The core issue is how to rectify this accounting error and present the land as inventory. While previous year's financials cannot be revised, the recommended approach involves disclosing the change in the current financial year's notes to accounts, explaining the reclassification from fixed asset to stock in trade. Tax implications and specific accounting standards like AS 5 and AS 2 are also considered, with advice to consult tax specialists for clarity on tax laws and adjustments.

Previous years figures can't be changed and the re-grouping can't be done. If you want to treat purchased land as stock in trade, kindly consider such change in current financial year.
If i change it in current year then stock as per BS and P& l will be different
You need to mention such change in notes to accounts that the land purchased in so and so financial year was treated as fixed asset and now from current financial year we are treating this as stock in trade and the respective effect of such change.

Prior period items AS 5, got away with a tax benefit with depreciation. The treatment is not clear in AS 5 as to what needs to be done with tax as tax implications are not allowed to adjustment. Are there are any tax laws which deal with this? Use them, derecognise fixed asset, add it to inventory as per AS 2. Contact a tax specialist and check out what needs to be done,

Fine!! it’s not a building? I did not notice it. Anyways, Land can be easily dealt with. How is it measured, revaluation? You can change everything and adjust the amounts from 18-19 fy and make any adjustments necessary to revaluation reserves appropriately. Sry for trouble. 

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