How Does the Definition of Asset Impairment Differ Between IAS

question 21

Multiple Choice

How does the definition of asset impairment differ between IAS 36 and U.S. GAAP?

• A) U.S. GAAP does not consider selling price in determining impairment, but IAS 36 does.
• B) U.S. GAAP considers cash flows in assessing value of continued use, but does not discount them, whereas IAS 36 requires discounting in assessing asset impairment.
• C) Asset impairment is more likely to occur under IAS 36 than under U.S. GAAP.
• D) All of the above are differences between IAS 36 and U.S. GAAP.

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Definitions:

Present Discounted Value

The value of a future amount of money in today's terms, accounting for the time value of money through discounting.

Formula

A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols, often used to solve problems or to define scientific laws and principles.

Market Value

The existing rate at which a service or asset might be sold or acquired in the market.

Interest Rate

The share of a loan attributed as interest to the borrower, commonly expressed as an annual rate of the outstanding loan amount.