Sale of Investments

Only the person who is authorised to purchase an investment can sell an investment. Thus, in the case of a company, an investment can be sold only by the Board of Directors and in the case of a trust by the trustees acting together. The normal method of selling investment is through Stock Broker, either directly or through a bank; the sale proceeds of investments are vouched by reference to Brokers’ Sold
Note. On disposal of an investment, the difference between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds, net of expenses, is recognised in the profit and loss statement. When disposing of a part of the holding of an individual investment, the carrying amount to be allocated to that part is to be determined on the basis of the average carrying amount of the total holding of the investment. AS-13 requires disclosures of amounts included in profit and loss statement for:

1. interest, dividends (showing separately dividends from subsidiary companies), and rentals on investments showing separately such income from long term and current investments. Gross income should be stated, the amount of income tax deducted at source being included under Advance Taxes Paid;
2. profits and losses on disposal of current investments and changes in the carrying amounts of such investments; and
3. profits and losses on disposal of long term investments and changes in the carrying amount of such investments.