Which of the following events provide objective evidence that a financial asset has been impaired:
I. A default in interest payments.
II. The borrower enters into bankruptcy.
III. The downgrade of an entity's credit rating.
IV. Significant financial difficulty of the issuer.

A) I, II and IV only.
B) II, III and IV only.
C) I, III and IV only.
D) II and IV only.

Financial Asset

An intangible asset deriving value due to a contractual claim, such as cash, stock, bonds, and bank deposits.

Objective Evidence

Objective evidence refers to information, facts, or data that can be quantifiably measured or verified, uninfluenced by feelings, interpretations, or bias.

Impaired

Refers to a reduction in the recoverable value of an asset below its carrying amount on the balance sheet, indicating a loss in value that must be accounted for.