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Peter Wolter
on Nov 02, 2024Verified
Parkes Limited recognised an impairment loss of $20 000 against a cash-generating unit containing the following assets: buildings $50 000; roads $110 000; equipment $40 000. The net carrying amount of the roads after allocation of the impairment loss is:
A) $ 90 000
B) $ 45 000
C) $ 99 000
D) $ 36 000
Cash-Generating Unit
The smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.
Impairment Loss
The amount by which the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount.
Net Carrying Amount
The value at which an asset is recognized on the balance sheet after deducting accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
- Ascertain the net carrying value of assets after apportioning impairment losses.
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Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the net carrying value of assets after apportioning impairment losses.