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Under IFRS, when does a long-lived asset fail the one-step impairment test?
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When carrying amount exceeds recoverable amount.
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A machine has a carrying amount of 100, fair value less costs to sell of 92, and value in use of 95. Under IFRS, is it impaired and by how much?
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Yes; impairment loss is 5.
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How do you calculate gain or loss on disposal of a long-lived asset?
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Proceeds minus carrying amount (net book value).
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In IFRS impairment testing, why is recoverable amount defined as the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use?
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Because recoverable amount reflects the best amount recoverable from sale or use.
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