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Why are losses always recognized in nonmonetary exchanges lacking commercial substance?
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They are not deferred.
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What is the key criterion for a nonmonetary exchange to use fair value accounting?
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The exchange must have commercial substance.
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What is the key trap in the impairment test?
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Step 1 uses undiscounted cash flows; step 2 uses fair value.
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Why is land not depreciated?
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It has an indefinite useful life.
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