If an Asset Is Sold Before Its Useful Life Is

question 103

True/False

If an asset is sold before its useful life is complete,part of the ITC must be returned to the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Definitions:

Cost Model

An accounting approach that measures an asset based on its historical cost minus any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Impairment

Reduction in the recoverable value of an asset below its carrying amount.

Recoverable Amount

The higher value between an asset's fair market value less costs to sell and its value in use.

AASB 136

The Australian Accounting Standards Board standard that deals with impairment of assets, requiring assets to be carried at no more than their recoverable amount.