Which of the Following Statements About the Recoverable Amount Used

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the recoverable amount used in the IFRS impairment test of a long-lived asset is false?

• A) The recoverable amount may be calculated as the discounted value of expected future cash flows from the asset.
• B) If an asset's recoverable amount is higher than the carrying amount, no impairment loss will be reported.
• C) After recognizing an impairment of an asset, the firm carries the asset at its recoverable amount.
• D) The recoverable amount is the lesser of the fair value of the asset less costs to sell or the asset's value in use.

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Definitions:

Economic Value

The worth of a good or service as determined by the market or the perceived benefit it provides compared to the cost of its production.

Commercial Grade

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Comparative Costs

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Activity-Based Costing

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