Which of the following risks is an inherent risk related to assetimpairment?a. Determining asset impairment is based on management judgment.b. It is difficult to identify the costs associated with the discovery ofnatural resources.c. Management might have incentives to not record all asset disposals.d. All of the above are inherent risks related to asset impairment.4.

The Assets impairment is defined as the unexpected fall in the value of the assets. As the assets…

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ts) Which of the following factors should NOT be considered when determining the useful life of an intangible asset? ( O Potential salvage value at different times O Provisions for renewal O Length of legal protection (ie legal life) O Expected actions of competitors 4
“In the accounting literature, there is substantial scepticism towards the adoption of the impairment-only approach to goodwill and other assets with an indefinite useful life (e.g. Li & Sloan, 2017; Ramanna & Watts, 2012; Watts, 2003; Zhang & Zhang, 2017). The main argument for such scepticism is that managers will let their professional judgments at the acquisition date be affected by personal motives; and as a consequence, they may compromise future economic impairments.” Peter Frii & Mattias Hamberg (2021) What motives shape the initial accounting for goodwill under IFRS 3 in a setting dominated by controlling owners?, Accounting in Europe, 18:2, 218-248, DOI: 10.1080/17449480.2021.1912369 Required Critically appraise the treatment of goodwill and impairment within the current IFRS3 Business Combinations and conclude how issues with this standard have led to poor quality accounting information as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Which of the following statements about the recoverable amount used in the IFRS impairment test of a long-lived asset is false? Group of answer choices The recoverable amount is the lesser of the fair value of the asset less costs to sell or the asset's value in use. If an asset's recoverable amount is higher than the carrying amount, no impairment loss will be reported. After recognizing an impairment of an asset, the firm carries the asset at its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount may be calculated as the discounted value of expected future cash flows from the asset.
Mining, explorations and other similar extractive businesses are naturally and fundamentallypossessing risk, in addition to uncertain outcome”consequently all expenditures of such activities should be accounted for as expenses as and when incurred.
why is there a need to re evaluate impairment of assets due to trigger events?
Justify why separation of roles is often referred to be the cornerstone of internal control for asset protection. Describe the consequences of having custody of and accounting for an asset by the same individual.
What serious consequences occur in an inaccurate estimate of asset needs?
In the case study of Company XYZ's challenges in accounting for goodwill and intangible assets impairment, which factor poses a risk to the value of intangible assets such as patents and software? A) Technological advancements B) Annual amortization C) Lack of impairment testing D) Economic stability
in calculating an impairment loss, which TWO of the following are correct? Assets should be carried at the higher of their carrying amount and recoverable amount Recoverable amount is the higher of value in use and fair value less costs of disposal Recoverable amount is the lower of value in use and fair value less costs of disposal Assets should be carried at the lower of their carrying amount and recoverable amount
1. For each of the following scenarios, indicate whether a long-term asset has been impaired (Y for yes and N for no) and, if so, the amount of the loss that should be recorded. Prepare any necessary journal entry. Do you have to subtract the carrying amount and value in use amounts for each? For the journal entries, I don't understand which journal entries you have to do, can you please explain, thank you.
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Depreciation represents the loss in market value of an asset. II. The statement of financial position is likely to do a better job at capturing the assets/resources of a retailer (such as a supermarket) than a professional services firm (such as a law firm or professional accountancy firm). III. All tangible non-current assets go through the process of depreciation. IV. The following will have a negative impact on profitability in a given year: (a) increasing the allowance for trade receivables on the balance sheet, (b) reducing the useful life of depreciable non-current assets, (c) writing down closing inventory. a. Another combination of statements not shown among the other answers. b. All of the statements are correct. c. (II) and (IV) d. (I) and (III) e. (I), (II) and (III) f. (I), (III) and (IV)
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