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Towards A Unified Zakat System

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5.2.8 Variations in accounting measurementIn line with conventional accounting, adopted by developedcountries, accounting measurement and disclosure in theIslamic countries are flexible and allow for differentmethods to be used. Variations in accounting measurementand disclosure of <strong>Zakat</strong> are explained below.5.2.9.1 Depreciation of fixed assetsAccording to the Ministry of Finance (1988) depreciation offixed assets is considered to be a discounted expenditure,in line with Circulation No. 12025/2/1 dated 18.12.1392H,issued by the Department of <strong>Zakat</strong> and Income, provided thatthe:a) fixed assets are owned by the firm;b) fixed assets are depreciable;c) fixed assets are used in the firm's activity;d) depreciation is for one complete year, except in the casewhere an asset has only begun to be used during the year;e) depreciation is measurable according to the specifiedpercentages as a maximum limit by the department and onthe basis of cost actuality of fixed assets.167

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