Accounting Treatment for Interest on Foreign Currency Loan Under Ind AS Framework
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This document provides an in-depth exploration of the accounting treatment for long-term foreign currency loans. It focuses on the practical application of the principles laid out in Ind AS 21: The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates and Ind AS 109: Financial Instruments. The discussion covers key aspects such as:
- Initial Recognition: How foreign currency transactions are recorded in the financial statements using the applicable exchange rate on the transaction date.
- Amortized Cost Measurement: The process of calculating the carrying amount of financial liabilities using the effective interest rate method, ensuring compliance with Ind AS 109.
- Finance Costs and Interest Payments: Proper recognition and translation of interest costs accrued over the reporting period and their impact on the profit and loss statement.
- Exchange Rate Fluctuations: Accounting for exchange differences arising from changes in foreign currency rates and their implications on monetary liabilities.
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