
Impairment loss: A loss occurred when the decrease in a net carrying value of assets is more that the future
Debt Security: Debt security is a financial instrument which is issued by the organization and is sold to the investors. Bonds, commercial papers, debentures and government securities are known as debt securities.
Allowance for Loss on Debt Investment: Loss on debt investments is the difference between the carrying value of debt investments and decrease in the market value of debt investments. Any amount which is kept aside to cover this type of loss is said to be Allowance for Loss on Debt Investment.
(a) To prepare: To prepare the reduction in value.
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