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Ind AS 105: Non-current Assets Held for Sale

Ind AS 105 - Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations accounting.

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8 April 2026·Updated 8 April 20262 min read12.5K views

Ind AS 105: Non-current Assets Held for Sale#

Classification Criteria#

A non-current asset is classified as held for sale if:

  • Carrying amount will be recovered through sale
  • Asset is available for immediate sale
  • Sale is highly probable (within 12 months)
  • Active program to find buyer initiated
  • Price is reasonable compared to fair value
  • Actions to complete sale indicate unlikely changes

Not classified as held for sale:#

  • Inventory
  • Assets held for disposal in business combination
  • Assets to be abandoned

Measurement#

At classification date:#

  • Measure at lower of:
    • Carrying amount
    • Fair value less costs to sell

After classification:#

  • No depreciation or amortization
  • Test for impairment
  • Measure at each reporting date

Increase in fair value:#

  • Previously recognized loss reversed
  • Maximum reversal limited to previously recognized loss

Presentation#

In Balance Sheet:#

  • Presented separately from other assets
  • Liabilities directly associated shown separately
  • No netting of assets and liabilities

Discontinued Operations:#

  • If disposal represents strategic shift
  • Significant part of operations
  • Qualifies as discontinued operation

Disclosure Requirements#

  • Major classes of assets and liabilities
  • Description of the asset
  • Expected timing of disposal
  • Gain or loss on remeasurement
  • Revenue and expenses from discontinued operations

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