The carrying amounts of the assets of a cash-generating unit are as follows: There are indications that

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The carrying amounts of the assets of a cash-generating unit are as follows:


There are indications that this CGU is impaired and therefore its recoverable amount has been determined. The CGU's recoverable amount is £195 million. Value is use cannot be ascertained for any of the assets, but fair value less costs of disposal is £20 million for the patents and copyrights and £160 million for the property, plant and equipment.


Calculate the amount of the impairment loss and show how this should be allocated between the assets of the CGU.

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