HIJ Ltd. is a globally diversified business conglomerate with operations spanning multiple business segments across various regions worldwide. For…

CA Final · Financial Reporting · RTP · September 2025
HIJ Ltd. is a globally diversified business conglomerate with operations spanning multiple business segments across various regions worldwide. For maintaining its financial records, the company follows Indian Accounting Standards. As the finance team diligently finalizes the books of accounts and prepares the financial statements for the financial year ending on 31st March 20X2, it requires insights and accounting suggestions on the following transactions: (i) On 1st October 20X1, HIJ Ltd. subscribed for 40 million 1loan notes in Z Ltd. The loan notes were issued at 90 paise and were redeemable at 1.20 on 30th September 20X6. Interest is payable on 30th September in arrears at 4% of par value. This represents an effective annual rate of return for HIJ Ltd. of 9.9%. HIJ Ltd.'s intention is to hold the loan notes until redemption. (ii) On 1st April 20X1, HIJ Ltd. commenced joint construction of a property with G Ltd. For this purpose, an agreement has been entered into that provides for joint operation and ownership of the property. All the ongoing expenditure, comprising maintenance plus borrowing costs, is to be shared equally. The construction was completed on 30th September 20X1 and utilisation of the property started on 1st January, 20X2 at which time the estimated useful life of the same was estimated to be 20 years. Total cost of the construction of the property was 40 crores. Besides internal accruals, the cost was partly funded by way of loan of 10 crores taken on 1st January, 20X1. The loan carries interest at an annual rate of 10% with interest payable at the end of year on 31st December each year. The company has spent - 4,00,000 on the maintenance of such property. The company has recorded the entire amount paid as investment in Joint Venture in the books of accounts. Suggest the suitable accounting treatment of the above transaction as per applicable Ind AS. On the basis of the facts given above, chose the most appropriate answer to Questions 1 to 5 below based on the relevant Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
(A) 40 million
(B) ₹ 37.782 million
(C) ₹ 38.4 million
(D) 36 million

Suggested Answer and Working Notes:

Correct Answer: Option (D)

36 million

Topics: Ind AS 109, Ind AS 110, General

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