Under AS 12, government grants related to depreciable assets are generally: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under AS 12, government grants related to depreciable assets are generally:
A. Deducted from the cost of the asset or treated as deferred income
B. Ignored
C. Recognised as income immediately
D. Added to capital
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
AS 12 permits either reducing the cost of asset or treating grant as deferred income.

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