ICDS IX : Borrowing Costs

Capitalisation of borrowing costs: direct-attributable interest must be capitalised and general borrowings allocated by formula before asset use.

ICDS IX requires capitalisation of borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets until the asset is first put to use. For general borrowings a pro rata formula (A x B / C) allocates capitalisable interest, limited to qualifying assets that necessarily require twelve months or more for completion; commencement is from date of borrowing for specific loans and from date of utilisation for general loans, and cessation is when the asset is ready for its intended use. Disclosure of accounting policy and amount capitalised is required.