Depreciation accounting: absence of tax allowance does not excuse charging depreciation; omission undermines true and fair view. The Department advises that absence of a depreciation allowance under the Income tax Act does not excuse a company from providing depreciation for Companies Act purposes; a prior Circular offers full clarification. Availability of a consolidated allowance under tax law limits practical conflicts. Omission of appropriate depreciation in the books would undermine the balance sheet's true and fair view.
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Depreciation accounting: absence of tax allowance does not excuse charging depreciation; omission undermines true and fair view.
The Department advises that absence of a depreciation allowance under the Income tax Act does not excuse a company from providing depreciation for Companies Act purposes; a prior Circular offers full clarification. Availability of a consolidated allowance under tax law limits practical conflicts. Omission of appropriate depreciation in the books would undermine the balance sheet's true and fair view.
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