Question
A machine costing ₹8,00,000 has a salvage value of
₹80,000 after 10 years. The company follows Straight Line Method (SLM). During the 4th year, it switches to Written Down Value (WDV) method for better matching of cost and benefit. What should be the correct accounting treatment?Solution
Change in depreciation method is treated as a change in accounting estimate and applied prospectively as per Ind AS 16.
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