A Company Owns an Office Building That It Rents Out

question 13

Essay

A company owns an office building that it rents out to other businesses. Due to a downturn in the economy, rental rates have dropped while vacancy rates have increased. Due to these circumstances, the company evaluated the building for impairment. The building has a cost of $70 million, accumulated depreciation of $47.05 million, and a value in use of $20 million. In addition, the company has recently received an offer to purchase the building for $22 million. Legal and other costs necessary to complete a sale of this type would amount to $200,000.
Required:
Determine the amount of impairment, if any.

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