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Question 11. Which one of the following does not meet the definition of investment property included within IAS 40?
Land currently held for an undetermined use
A building owned by and leased out under an operating lease
A building that is vacant but is held to be leased out
Accommodation that is rented to staff members
Answer -
Accommodation that is rented to staff members - does not meet the defination of Investment Property.
According to IAS 40 - Investment Property -
Investment property includes Land or Building or both. Investment property is held by the company for rentals purpose or Capital Appreciation or there could be both the purpose.
Investment property is held at the cost by the company or some times at fair value.
IAS 40 has defined what could be the termed as investment property which are as follows -
1. Land currently held for an undetermined use - Termed as Investment Property
2. A building owned by and leased out under an operating lease - Termed as Investment Property
3. A building that is vacant but is held to be leased out - Termed as Investment Property
According to IAS 40 below are properties can not be termed as Investment Property -
4. Accommodation that is rented to staff members