Chapter 11, Problem 11.16BYP

Requirement – 1

To determine

Methods of Depreciation:

Depreciation refers to the reduction in the monetary value of a fixed asset due to its wear and tear, or obsolescence. It is a method of distributing the cost of the fixed assets over its estimated useful life.

The four methods of depreciation are:

• Straight-line method
• Sum-of- the-years’ digits method
• Double-declining balance method
• Units-of-production method

Impairment of Goodwill:

It is a situation that arises when the carrying value of the goodwill listed on the acquired company’s balance sheet, exceeds its fair market value.

To locate: The significant accounting policy disclosure note in Company GS’s annual report.

Requirement – 2

To determine

To discuss: The manner in which the company value its property, plant, and equipment under IFRS and GAAP.

Requirement – 3

To determine

The company’s policies for possible reversals of impairment losses for goodwill and for other non-current assets, and also explain the manner in which these policies differ from GAAP.