Accounting · Impairment of Assets
According to accounting standards (such as IAS 36 / Ind AS 36), if an asset is determined to be impaired, which of the following statements is most accurate?
- 1Impairment directly affects the operational cash flows of the current period immediately
- 2The recoverable amount exceeds the carrying amount; an impairment gain is recognized immediately
- 3The carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount; an impairment loss is recognized in the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement✓
- 4The carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount; an impairment loss is recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI)
Correct answer
The carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount; an impairment loss is recognized in the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement
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