Paragraph 15 I1
United Kingdom
If the net realisable value of any current asset is lower than its cost the amount to be included in respect of that asset shall be the net realisable value.
Where the reasons for which any provision for diminution in value was made in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) have ceased to apply to any extent, that provision shall be written back to the extent that it is no longer necessary.
Subject to paragraph 15, the amount to be included in the balance sheet in respect of transferable securities not held as financial fixed assets may be the higher of their cost or their market value at the balance sheet date.
The difference between the cost of any securities included in the balance sheet at a valuation under sub-paragraph (1) and their market value shall be shown (in aggregate) in the notes to the accounts.
Annotations
Commencement
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Sch. 7 para. 15 in force at 27.3.1998, see reg. 1