ACCT I S 301 Study Guide - Book Value

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An impairment occurs when the fair value of the asset falls significantly. For example, impairments can occur when there is. A significant change in the way an asset is used. An adverse change in legal factors that affect value. A forecast that demonstrates continuing losses associated with the asset; when the cost to maintain or use the asset becomes extremely unprofitable. A significant non-temporary decrease in market value of asset. Sfas 144 (an updated version of sfas 121) discusses the appropriate accounting treatment for asset impairments. To determine the loss due to an impairment, you need to follow three steps: review events in the business to determine if a situation involving impairment may have occurred, apply the recoverability test. Estimate the future net cash flows expected from using the asset and its eventual disposal. If undiscounted future net cash flows < carrying amount of asset (i. e. , cost less a/d), then the asset is considered impaired.

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