Question

state the accounting treatment of preliminary expenses​

Answer 1

Accounting for preliminary Expenses

Normally preliminary expense are treated as intangible asset and shown on the asset side of the balance sheet under the head Miscellaneous asset. The preliminary expenses are amortized or written off in five years for the purpose of Income Tax in India.

Answer 2

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Accounting for preliminary Expenses

Normally preliminary expense are treated as intangible asset and shown on the asset side of the balance sheet under the head Miscellaneous asset. The preliminary expenses are amortized or written off in five years for the purpose of Income Tax in India.