Treatment of interest

Ramesh Purbia (P) (107 Points)

26 June 2013  

Dear sir,

What should be the treatment of interest paid on loan (secured/ unsecured) taken for construction of residential complex by a builder (to be treated as stock in trade) as per AS-16. 

Whether it should be treated as direct expense or indirect expense?

Whether it make any difference if amount is paid to partner as interest on capital or salary?